2008 Cessna 400 for sale

2008 Cessna 400

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$399,000Fair Price lowest of 2 offers
Location Greensboro, NC
Total Time 1,690 hrs
Engine SMOH 525 hrs
Seats 4
Cruise 220 kts (407 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
GIA-63W WAAS NAV/COM/GPS Equipped w/GS #2 GCU-476 Keypad Controller “READY Pad” GDL-69A Flight Information System (FIS) XM Weather & XM Radio Avidyne TAS600 24nm Active Traffic System GTX-345R ADS-B In & Out Transponder /w Weather & Traffic GMA-1347 Digital Audio Panel w/Marker Beacon/Intercom/Playback GFC-700 Autopilot Go-Around Switch Dual 4 Way Electric Trim A/P Disconnect & Control Stick Steering Button Terrain Awareness System (TAWS-B) Garmin Terrain & Obstacles Digital Engine Monitoring w/ Lean Assist Garmin SafeTaxi Garmin Charts Backup Airspeed Altimeter & Electric Attitude Indicator Mic & Phone Jacks-Pilot/Copilot/Passengers (Bose and Standard) Electronic Built in Carbon Monoxide Detector

Description

Beautiful and Fast! Air Conditioned G1000 Cessna 400. Only about 500 Hours Since Major Overhaul by Triad Aviation! Equipped w/ WAAS, HID Lighting, Gorgeous Paint! Preheater. The Perfect Cross Country Machine for Business or the Family. Loaded w/ Air Conditioning, Hot Prop, ADS-B In & Out! Equipped w/ GFC-700 Autopilot, Traffic, XM Weather & Radio, Garmin SafeTaxi, TAWS-B, Speedbrakes, Garmin Charts. Oregon Aero Sport Seats & Built In 4 Place Oxygen! Sale Includes Ground & Flight Training. Call Today for More Details.

Engine

TCM TSIO-550-C 310 HP Twin Turbo Charged Engine 2000 Hour TBO 525 Since Major Overhaul by Triad

Propeller

3 Blade Hartzell Hot Prop 525 Since Prop Overhaul

Interior

Tan Leather Oregon Aero Sport Seats

Exterior

Black Pearl & Gold Fire Mist

Inspection

January 2027

Modifications / STCs

• Automatic Climate Control System w/ Air Conditioning

• Hot Prop

• Built in 4 Place Oxygen

• Oregon Aero Adjustable Sport Seats

• High Intensity Discharge Landing Light & Taxi Lights

• New Style Speed Exhaust

• Rosen Sunvisors

• Tanis Engine Preheater & Battery Tender

• Pitot Heat

• Electrically Inflatable Door Seals

• PreciseFlight Speed Brakes

• Dual Fully Redundant Electrical System with Crosstie Feature

• Vernier Throttle, Prop & Mixture Controls

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 2 active offers

Source Price Action
Rochelle Govender
controller.com
$440,000
NexGA Aircraft
controller.com
$399,000
Absolute Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$456,981 *
AUD $637,032
Absolute Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$447,327 *
GBP £332,221
NexGA Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
$406,170 *
GBP £301,655

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 400

This 2008 Cessna 400 is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,690 hours on the airframe. There are currently 88 400 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $239,900 to $1,649,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $399,000.

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 1,690 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 310 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
✓ Airframe: 1,690 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
⚠ Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
✓ Compare 2 offers from different marketplaces
★ Budget $262 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 400 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
220 kts (407 km/h)
Max Speed
235 kts (435 km/h)
Range
1,100 nm (2,037 km)
Ceiling
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Max Weight
3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
Useful Load
1,100 lbs (499 kg)
Horsepower
310 HP
Fuel Capacity
102 gal (386 L)
Fuel Burn
17.5 GPH (66 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 400

Fuel Burn
17.5 GPH
~$114/hr
Variable Cost
$200/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$26,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$38,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 400. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Greensboro, NC

Seller reported 310 more aircraft in NC →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for this aircraft.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 400

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2000-01-16 2000-02-15

Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series Airplanes

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FR-97-815 1997-02-03

Cessna Aircraft Company 100, 200, 300, and 400 Series Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

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