2008 Cessna 400
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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If you're looking for a sleek, efficient and luxurious single engine cross country airplane it doesn't get better than this. Powered by a turbocharged Continental TSIO-550-C engine delivering 310 horsepower this is a fully loaded speed bird! G1000 Cessna 400! Lots of Upgrades, Equipped w/ WAAS, HID Lighting, Eng Preheater, SCS Custom Carpets & Aircraft Cover, Speed Mods including Kelly STC's and Ram Cam! The Perfect Cross Country Machine for Business or the Family. Thermawing Decice, Electric Air Conditioning, Hot Prop, Digital ELT, Stunning Cascade Royal Gold & Black Paint Scheme in Excellent Condition. Outstanding Maintenance History. Equipped w/ GFC-700 Autopilot, XM Weather & Radio, Garmin SafeTaxi, TAWS-B, Speedbrakes, Charts ADS-B In & Out! Oregon Aero Sport Seats & Built In 4 Place Oxygen! Sale Includes Ground & Flight Training. The Cessna 400 outperforms the Cirrus SR22 G5 in several categories: Cruise speed, stall/spin recovery, take off and climb performance and glide ratio performance. Dollar for dollar you'll get more safety, performance over the competitor.
Engine
Continental TSIO-550-C
Interior
Interior: Tan Leather Oregon Aero Sport Seats, SCS Custom Carpets
Exterior
Exterior: White w/ Royal Gold
Modifications / STCs
• Automatic Climate Control System w/ Air Conditioning
• Thermawing Deice (Installed 2016) w/ Hot Prop
• Pitot Heat
• Built in 4 Place Oxygen
• Oregon Aero Adjustable Sport Seats
• High Intensity Discharge Landing Light & Taxi Lights
• Tanis Engine Preheater
• Kelly Speed Exhaust STC (+3-5 Knots)
• Kelly Speed A/C Scoop STC (+2-3 Knots)
• Kelly A/C Duct Upgrade STC
• Ram Cam High Efficiency Camshaft (+3% Efficiency)
• Rudder Hold System
• Electrically Inflatable Door Seals
• PreciseFlight Speed Brakes
• Dual Fully Redundant Electrical System with Crosstie Feature
• Vernier Throttle, Prop & Mixture Controls
• Factory Cup Holders
• Factory Headset Holders
• Aircraft Cover
• SCS Custom Carpets
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
David Cowart
controller.com
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$397,000
|
Colorado Springs, CO | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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David Cowart
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$412,766 *
AUD $574,777
|
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
David Cowart
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$404,369 *
GBP £300,143
|
Colorado Springs, CO | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna 400
This 2008 Cessna 400 is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,603 hours on the airframe. There are currently 87 400 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $239,900 to $1,649,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $397,000.
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 2,603 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 400
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