Cessna 402B Aircraft

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The Cessna 402B is a member of Cessna's unpressurised utility and commuter twin line — a rugged piston twin built to carry passengers and cargo on short routes, widely used as a commuter and air-taxi aircraft. The 402B seats up to nine or ten in commuter configuration and remains in regional service for its payload and simple systems. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 402B listings currently on the market.

Cessna 402B aircraft for sale

3 used Cessna 402B aircraft for sale · 10-seat · Reference price ~$300,000 ($180,000–$500,000) · updated yesterday

Cessna 402B Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna 402B is a 10-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 200 kt (370 km/h), a range of 1,200 nm (2,222 km), and a useful load of 2,200 lbs (998 kg).

Performance
Cruise200 kt (370 km/h)
Max Speed212 kt (393 km/h)
Range1,200 nm (2,222 km)
Service Ceiling26,800 ft (8,169 m)
Engine & Fuel
EngineCONTINENTAL TSIO-520-VB
Horsepower300 HP
Fuel Capacity102.0 gal (386 L)
Fuel Burn30.0 GPH (114 L/h)
TBO1,400–1,600 hrs
ICAO TypeC402
Weights & Seats
Seats9–10
Max Gross Weight6,300 lbs (2,858 kg)
Useful Load2,200 lbs (998 kg)
Production1971–1977

Cessna 402B for Sale

Cessna 402B asking prices range from $150,000 to $175,290, with a median of $162,645 (market reference $300,000).

Cessna 402B

Cessna 402B for sale
$150,000
For Sale
Total Time 14,345
Reg# N624CA US
Via The Aircraft Maintenance Company

1973 Cessna 402B

1973 Cessna 402B for sale
$175,290
For Sale
Total Time 11,113
Reg# SP-FTD Poland
Location Jasionka, Podkarpackie, Poland
Via MGGP Aero
Multiple sources

1978 Cessna 402B

1978 Cessna 402B for sale
Contact for Price
On Request
Total Time 7,257
Reg# ZS-MGY South Africa
Location South Africa
Via Agnes Phillips
Listed 2mo ago

Cessna 402B Variants

Variant Years Seats Cruise Range Useful load Price range Best for Listings for sale
402 1971–1984 9 200 kts (370 km/h) 1,200 nm (2,222 km) 2,200 lbs (998 kg) from $143K A commuter and utility piston twin — for an operator who wants short-haul passenger or cargo capacity at lower cost than a turboprop. 4

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Cessna 402B Price & Cost

How much does a Cessna 402B cost? Used 402B prices: $150K – $175K, average $162K (median $162K); market reference $300K, across 2 priced of 3 active listings.

Cessna 402B Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Cessna 402B Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (30.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$18,600/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$35,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$380/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 1,400 hrs)$40,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

The 402B's twin turbocharged Continental engines burn around 30 gph combined - twin cabin-class economics appropriate for commercial revenue operations. Two overhauls, two turbo systems, retractable gear, and high annual-inspection labour compose the budget. Many 402Bs have commercial histories, so high-cycle components and corrosion are the critical cost variables. Private ownership is unusual; the aircraft earns its cost carrying payload.

Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Cessna 402B

Buying a Cessna 402B comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

The Cessna 402B is the developed version of Cessna's nine-to-ten-seat commuter twin - two turbocharged Continental TSIO-520 engines (about 300 hp each), cruising around 200 knots with a service ceiling near 26,800 feet and around 2,200 lbs useful load. It refined the original 402 with a larger cabin and detail improvements, and became a staple of air-taxi, commuter, cargo, and island-hopping operations.

Commuter workhorse. The 402B's seat count and useful load make it a genuine light commuter aircraft; many examples carry extensive commercial hours, so maintenance history, high-cycle components, and corrosion (especially from coastal operations) are the critical pre-buy variables.

402B versus 402C. The later 402C added a bonded wet-wing (no tip tanks), higher gross weight, and further refinements. The 402B is the lower-cost cabin-class commuter; the 402C is the more capable, more expensive version. Both need two turbocharged engines maintained on program.

Buy it if you operate a commuter, charter, or cargo mission needing nine-to-ten-seat twin capability and the 402B's payload and range fit the route structure. Personal ownership is unusual; it earns its cost in commercial service.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna 402B

About the Cessna 402B
The Cessna 402B was produced approximately 1974–1979, powered by two turbocharged Continental TSIO-520-VB engines (300 hp each). The 402B is an unpressurized piston twin with seating for eight to ten occupants or cargo, produced in Businessliner (commuter seating) and Utililiner (cargo-optimised) configurations. It is a working aircraft — built and operated for commercial air-taxi, charter, cargo, and commuter roles.
402B vs 402 vs 402C — which should I buy?
The 402C (1979+) introduced a wet-wing fuel system and other refinements over the 402B. The C's wet wing eliminates fuel-bladder maintenance concerns and is generally preferred for ongoing operations. The 402B is the lower-cost acquisition for buyers who accept the bladder maintenance. Within the 402 family, buy the newest well-maintained example you can find.
402B vs Cessna 414 — unpressurized vs pressurized
The 414 adds pressurization and a longer cabin at higher acquisition and operating cost. For operators who consistently fly at altitude or in weather, the 414's pressurization is a genuine operational advantage. For short-haul charter and cargo where passengers load and unload frequently and altitude is not a primary variable, the 402B's simpler unpressurized system and lower cost per seat can be the better operational choice.
What to inspect on a used 402B?
Both TSIO-520-VB engines — compression, magnetos, fuel injection, and time remaining to overhaul (track each engine independently). Fuel-bladder condition (B-variant specific — check for leaks and deterioration). Landing-gear actuators. Airframe structure, cabin liner, and cargo-door seals. Full engine and airframe logs.
Is the 402B still airworthy and supported?
Yes — the TSIO-520 family is well-supported through Continental Aerospace and authorized overhaul facilities. The 402 community has active type clubs and parts networks. The 402B remains in commercial and private service; its age requires the buyer to budget for deferred-maintenance catch-up on any used example.

Cessna 402B Inventory by Country

Poland1
United States1
South Africa1

Cessna 402B by Price

Under $200k2
Under $300k2
Under $500k2

Cessna 402B by Decade

1970s2

Recently Sold Cessna 402B

1975 402B$173,652
1976 402B$255,000

Cessna 402B Safety Record

Across all 402B variants, 131 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2024. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.

131

Total Events

72

Incidents

8

Serious

38

Fatal

Most Recent Events

Date Location Severity Probable Cause
Jul 11, 2024 Aguadilla, PR Fatal (1) —
Nov 24, 2023 Panama City, Fatal (1) —
Jan 05, 2022 Berry Islands, OF Minor —
May 27, 2016 Sioux Falls, SD Incident The failure of the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in an engine fire and subsequent damage to the wing structure.
Nov 17, 2015 Choco, Fatal (2) —

NTSB records 1982–2024. Includes all Cessna 402B variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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