2008 Cessna 400 for sale

2008 Cessna 400

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$475,000Overpriced
Location Gastonia, NC
Engine SMOH 1,050 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 411029
Reg # N56MB
Cruise 220 kts (407 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin G1000

Description

NDH, De-Ice, Garmin G1000 Avionics

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
North American Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$475,000
North American Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$489,783
North American Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$483,816 *
GBP £359,113

* 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 (N56MB) is a 4-seat single engine piston . 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 $475,000.

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.

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
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
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

FAA registration data pending for N56MB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Gastonia, NC

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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 N56MB 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.

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.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$375,000
Range: $325,000 — $399,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+27%
Above Market

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