2007 Cessna 400
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
This Columbia 400 is offered with a lot of extras. A Kelly Aerospace STC SA03151CH Exhaust Heater Kit, for warmer cabin and better temperature regulation inside cabin. All ADs and SBs done and the aircraft comes with fresh annual inspection if requested. Next annual inspection November 2025. No damage history and always professional flown. Airplane time state: Manufacturer Engine: Continental Motors Serial number: 802887 Power: 310 HP TSNEW: 1210 h TTAF: 1210 h Prop Manufacturer: Hartzell Model: HC-H3YF-1RF/F7693DFK Prop TSNEW: 1210 h TSMOH: 190 h h last annual inspection 11/2024, last 25h inspection in 09/2025, next annual 11/2025
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Interior
Beige tan leather. 7 of 10
Exterior
White top with dark red fuselage and golden accent stripe. 7 of 10
Inspection
fresh annual inspection if requested. Next annual
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Aviation Company UG
planecheck.com
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$315,000
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Germany | May 03, 2026 | 44 days | Active | |
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This Columbia
globalplanesearch.com
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$315,000
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M Nchengladbach Nrw, Germany | Mar 17, 2026 | 91 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 400
This 2007 Cessna 400 (N278EC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,210 hours on the airframe. There are currently 83 400 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $239,900 to $1,649,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $315,000.
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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $96/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 1,210 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 790 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 N278EC.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
M Nchengladbach Nrw, Germany
DE
Seller reportedTitle 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
NTSB database checked for N278EC.
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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