Cessna 404 Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston twin is the mid-range — typically 1980s-90s Baron 55/58, Cessna 310/340/414, Seneca II/III. Engines on first or second overhaul; mandate-compliance largely current; pressurised variants need pressurisation maintenance verified. Reasonable middle of the cabin-class twin market.
2 used Cessna 404 aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 10-seat · $150K – $334K · updated 20 hours ago
About the Cessna 404
The Cessna 404 Titan is the largest of Cessna's unpressurised utility and commuter twins — a rugged piston twin built to carry passengers and cargo on short routes, with more powerful engines and greater payload than the 402. Used by commuter airlines, cargo operators and special-mission fleets, the Titan combines a large cabin with simple systems and short-field capability. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 404 Titan listings currently on the market.
Cessna 404 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 404 is a 10-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 200 kt (370 km/h), a range of 1,100 nm (2,037 km), and a useful load of 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg).
2 Cessna 404 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Cessna 404 for sale, ranging from $150,000 to $334,285, with a median asking price of $242,142.
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How much does a Cessna 404 cost? Used 404 prices: $150K – $334K, average $242K (median $242K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 2 priced listings.
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.
Buying a Used Cessna 404
Every Cessna 404 faces a mandatory 1,600-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,600-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Cessna 404 Inventory by Country
| Australia | 1 |
| Kenya | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
Cessna 404 by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Cessna 404 Safety Record
Across all 404 variants, 39 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.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 03, 2024 | Les Cayes, OF | Fatal (3) | — |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Sheridan, WY | Incident | The pilot experiencing an episode of impaired behavior and incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined based… |
| Mar 11, 2020 | Lockhart River, | Fatal (5) | — |
| Dec 30, 2014 | Englewood, CO | Fatal (1) | The loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and teard… |
| Apr 07, 2010 | Ponce, PR | Incident | A loss of power to the right engine for undetermined reasons. |
NTSB records 1982–2024. Includes all Cessna 404 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.