2008 Cessna 400
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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IFRDescription
Speed, Style, Sophistication Three words that describe the Cessna 400 perfectly. A top speed of 240 KTAS at FL250. Normal cruise speeds of 200 KTAS in the mid-teens on 16 GPH. A hand crafted composite, low drag airframe. Great ramp appeal. Wood trim throughout with a sports call feel. N422TJ comes with all the options available. Van Bortel maintained, hangared, excellent condition, no damage history. Buyer has the option of purchasing the LLC that owns the airplane or purchasing the airplane outright. Up to 3 days of transition training is included in the purchase (a $3,600 value) and, for local Austin buyers, a hangar is available at the Austin Executive Airport (KEDC). Ask about our expert Cessna 400 factory trained instruction for training after the sale.
Engine
Continental TSIO 550C Twin Turbo 310HP Engine 1490 SNEW
Propeller
1490 SNEW
Interior
Champagne Grey Interior 7/10
Exterior
White with Blue and Black Striping 8/10
Inspection
Annual Due September 2026 Altimeter & Pitot/Static & Transponder Inspections Due July 2026 Digital Logbooks available upon request
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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Texas Top Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$399,000
|
Austin, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Texas Top Aviation
aviapages.com
|
$410,000
|
— | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Texas Top Aviation
controller.com
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$399,000
|
Austin, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Texas Top Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$411,417
|
Austin, Texas, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Texas Top Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$406,406 *
GBP £301,655
|
Austin, TX | Apr 04, 2026 | — | 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 (N422TJ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,490 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 $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 1,490 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 510 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 N422TJ.
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
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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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