2006 Cessna 400
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics Suite: GIA63 NAV/COM/GPS Equipped w/GS #1 GIA63 NAV/COM/GPS Equipped w/GS #2 GFC700 Autopilot – Go-Around Switch and dual 4-Way Electric Trim GTX345R ADS-B Transponder GCU476 Keypad Controller “READY Pad” GDL69A XM Weather Audio Ryan 9900BXT Active Traffic System GMA1347 Digital Audio Panel w/Marker
Beacon/Intercom/Playback A/P Disconnect Control Stick Steering Button Terrain Awareness System (TAWS-B) Garmin Terrain Obstacles Digital Engine Monitoring w/ Lean Assist Garmin SafeTaxi
Charts Digital Checklists Backup Airspeed AltimeterElectric Attitude Indicator Mic Phone Jacks-Pilot/Copilot/Passengers (Bose and Standard) Electronic Built in Carbon Monoxide Detector Standby Flight Instruments Additional Features TKS Ice Protection System Automatic Climate Control System w/ Air Conditioning Built-in 4 Place Oxygen Platinum Continental Engine Tanis Engine Heater Oregon Aero Adjustable Seats GAMI Fuel Injectors Pitot Heat Electrically Inflatable Door Seals Precise Flight Speed Brakes Dual Fully Redundant Electrical System with Crosstie Feature Vernier Throttle
Prop Mixture ControlsDescription
2006 Columbia 400 - N498RD. Step into the world of efficiency with this Utility Category rated Columbia 400. Set it and forget it digital climate control will keep you comfortable year-round, TKS de-ice/anti-ice offers mission flexibility, and because this is the fastest single-engine fixed gear aircraft, you may need to deploy your Precise Flight Speed Brakes to slow things down. N498RD is sure to impress.
Engine
Engine Hours 1160 Hours SNEW 58 Hours STOH by Triad Aviation Continental TSIO-550-C Prop Hours 1160 Hours SNEW 3-Blade Hartzell Heated Prop Polished Spinner
Propeller
Airframe Hours 1160 Hours SNEW
Interior
Interior 8 out of 10 Beige Leather Interior Exterior 8 out of 10 Overall White Blue with Gray Trim
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AirMart - Benjamin Hawkey
trade-a-plane.com
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$335,000
|
Harlan (), IA | Jul 06, 2026 | 12 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 400
This 2006 Cessna 400 (N489RD) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,160 hours on the airframe. There are currently 91 400 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,609 to $1,649,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $335,000.
The 400 cruises at 220 kts (407 km/h) with a range of 1,100 nm (2,037 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 17.5 GPH (66 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $108/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $200/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $26,000. With 1,160 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 840 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Cessna 400 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N489RD.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 400
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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