2008 Cessna 400
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics Garmin G1000 Fully Integrated Glass Panel (WAAS) Garmin GDU 1040 PFD / GDU 1044 MFD Dual Garmin GIA 63W NAV/COMM (WAAS enabled) Garmin GTX 335R Transponder Garmin GFC 700 Integrated Autopilot Ryan 9900BX TCAD (Active Traffic) TAWS-B Garmin SVT Synthetic Vision Additional Equipment Factory Automatic Climate Control Precise Flight Speed Brakes Built-in 4-Place Oxygen System Propeller De-Ice System Rosen Sun Visors Whelen LED Navigation/Position Lights Oregon Aero Seats
Description
Avionics / Equipment Avionics Garmin G1000 Fully Integrated Glass Panel (WAAS) Garmin GDU 1040 PFD / GDU 1044 MFD Dual Garmin GIA 63W NAV/COMM (WAAS enabled) Garmin GTX 335R Transponder Garmin GFC 700 Integrated Autopilot Ryan 9900BX TCAD (Active Traffic) TAWS-B Garmin SVT Synthetic Vision Additional Equipment Factory Automatic Climate Control Precise Flight Speed Brakes Built-in 4-Place Oxygen System Propeller De-Ice System Rosen Sun Visors Whelen LED Navigation/Position Lights Oregon Aero Seats
Engine
Engine Make: Continental Model: TSIO-550-C Serial: 804027 SNEW: 1432 Top Overhaul October 2012 at 641TT Twin Turbochargers Propeller Make: Hartzell Model: HC-H3YF-1RF TSPOH: 30 Serial: LX517B
Interior
Exterior White, Grey, and Red Exterior Paint Whelen LED Navigation/Position Lights Interior Number of Seats: 4 Factory Air Conditioning Oregon Aero Seats
Exterior
White, Grey, and Red Exterior Paint Whelen LED Navigation/Position Lights
Inspection
History Complete Logs No Damage History Fuselage left/right Aft Cabin Floor Repair performed per Cessna engineering report S-235-ATA51/01RD Inspections Annual: Due September 2026
Modifications / STCs
• Factory Automatic Climate Control
• Precise Flight Speed Brakes
• Built-in 4-Place Oxygen System
• Propeller De-Ice System
• Rosen Sun Visors
• Whelen LED Navigation/Position Lights
• Oregon Aero Seats
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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High Performance Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$375,000
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Conroe, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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High Performance Aviation
controller.com
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$375,000
|
Conroe, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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High Performance Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$386,671
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Conroe, TX | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
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High Performance Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$383,043 *
GBP £283,510
|
Conroe, TX | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 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 (N400PL) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,432 hours on the airframe. There are currently 89 400 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,801 to $1,649,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $375,000.
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 1,432 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 568 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 N400PL.
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 N400PL 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.