2008 Cessna 400
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin G1000 Fully Integrated w/ READY Keypad GIA-63W WAAS NAV/COM/GPS Equipped w/GS #1 GIA-63W WAAS NAV/COM/GPS Equipped w/GS #2 Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology w/ Highways In The Sky (HITS) GCU-476 Keypad Controller “READY Pad” GDL-69A Flight Information System (FIS) XM Weather XM Radio Avidyne TAS600 24nm Active Traffic System Garmin GTX345R ADS-B In Out Transponder GMA-1347 Digital Audio Panel w/Marker Beacon/Intercom/Playback GFC-700 Autopilot
Go-Around SwitchDual 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 Digital Checklists Digital Charts Backup Airspeed
Altimeter Electric Attitude Indicator Mic Phone Jacks-Pilot/Copilot/Passengers (Bose and Standard) Electronic Built in Carbon Monoxide Detector 406Mhz Digital ELT Equipment: Automatic Climate Control System w/ Electric Air Conditioning Kelly Aerospace Thermawing Deice System Built in 4 Place Oxygen Oregon Aero Adjustable Sport Seats Factory Tinted Aft Windows HID Landing Taxi Light GAMI G100UL Avgas STC Winterization Kit Pitot Heat Electrically Inflatable Door Seals PreciseFlight Speed Brakes Dual Fully Redundant Electrical System with Crosstie Feature Vernier Throttle
Prop Mixture ControlsDescription
This One Owner, Completely Loaded 400SLX Is Turn Key & Ready for the Next Adventure. This 235 Knot Speed Machine is Pristine & Has Experienced Outstanding Maintenance & Care, G1000 w/ WAAS SVT, ADS-B In & Out, Electric Air Conditioning, Thermawing Deice Active Traffic, XM Weather. Gorgeous & Unique Viper Steel Grey Cascade Paint Scheme Complimented by Grey Oregon Aero Sport Seats.HID Landing and Taxi Lights. Safe Taxi, GAMI G100UL STC, 406 Mhz Digital ELT, Rosen Sunvisors, Oxygen, Sale Includes Columbia School. Come Visit Today for a Showing & Demo Ride.
TCM TSIO-550-C, 310 HP Twin Turbo Charged; 1025 Since Factory New
Propeller: Hartzell 3-Blade Hot Prop; 1025 Since New
Garmin G1000 Fully Integrated w/ READY Keypad
GIA-63W WAAS NAV/COM/GPS Equipped w/GS #1
GIA-63W WAAS NAV/COM/GPS Equipped w/GS #2
Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology w/ Highways In The Sky (HITS)
GCU-476 Keypad Controller "READY Pad"
GDL-69A Flight Information System (FIS) XM Weather & XM Radio
Avidyne TAS600 24nm Active Traffic System
Garmin GTX345R ADS-B In & Out Transponder
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
Digital Checklists
Digital Charts
Backup Airspeed, Altimeter & Electric Attitude Indicator
Mic & Phone Jacks-Pilot/Copilot/Passengers (Bose and Standard)
Electronic Built in Carbon Monoxide Detector
406Mhz Digital ELT
Automatic Climate Control System w/ Electric Air Conditioning
Kelly Aerospace Thermawing Deice System
Built in 4 Place Oxygen
Oregon Aero Adjustable Sport Seats & Factory Tinted Aft Windows
HID Landing & Taxi Light
GAMI G100UL Avgas STC
Winterization Kit
Pitot Heat
Electrically Inflatable Door Seals
PreciseFlight Speed Brakes
Dual Fully Redundant Electrical System with Crosstie Feature
Vernier Throttle, Prop & Mixture Controls
Engine
TCM TSIO-550-C 310 HP Twin Turbo Charged Engine 2000 TBO 1025 Since New Tuned Induction Tuned Exhaust
Propeller
3 Blade Hartzell Hot Prop 1025 Since New
Interior
Interior Notes: Grey Leather Oregon Aero Sport Seats
Exterior
Exterior Notes: “Cascade” White w/ Viper Steel Grey & Black
Inspection
Annual Due: April 2026
Modifications / STCs
• Automatic Climate Control System w/ Electric Air Conditioning
• Kelly Aerospace Thermawing Deice System
• Built in 4 Place Oxygen
• Oregon Aero Adjustable Sport Seats
• Factory Tinted Aft Windows
• HID Landing & Taxi Light
• GAMI G100UL Avgas STC
• Winterization Kit
• 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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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NexGA Aircraft
globalair.com
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$429,000
|
NC | Jun 25, 2026 | 23 days | Active | |
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NexGA Aircraft
globalair.com
|
$429,000
|
NC | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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NexGA Aircraft, Inc. - William Byrd
trade-a-plane.com
|
$429,000
|
Greensboro, NC | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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NexGA Aircraft, Inc. - William Byrd
trade-a-plane.com
|
$429,000
|
Greensboro, NC | Jun 30, 2026 | 18 days | Active | |
|
NexGA Aircraft
aviapages.com
|
$429,000
|
— | Apr 18, 2026 | 91 days | Active | |
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NexGA Aircraft
controller.com
|
$429,000
|
Greensboro, NC | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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NexGA Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
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$442,351
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
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NexGA Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
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$435,822 *
GBP £324,335
|
Greensboro, NC | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
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$429,000
|
North Carolina, United States | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 400
This 2008 Cessna 400 (N1285V) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,025 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 $429,000.
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 1,025 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 975 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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1285V.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N1285V against the NTSB accident database.
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $333,441–$439,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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