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1968 CESSNA 401
Starts from the median asking price of 188 comparable Cessna Multi-Engine Piston listings ($239,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
- Airframe time +2,011 hr vs comps -4.0%
- Engine time -56 hr vs comps +0.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (65% of comps) +4.8%
- No Autopilot (71% of comps have one) -2.1%
- ADS-B (68% of comps) +0.8%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 22 FAA-registered +1.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 401 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 7,371 hrs |
| Engine time | 955 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GA 35 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description AUCTION - This Cessna 401 is a roomy twin-engine aircraft built for comfortable cross-country flying. Its two Continental TSIO-520-E engines produce 300 HP each. The Garmin GNS 530W and ADS-B equipment add helpful tools for navigation and flying. With a 2,248.9 lb useful load, this aircraft has plenty of room for passengers, bags, and fuel. This aircraft starts an online auction on November 4, 2026 View full logbooks and register to bid, https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/1011711 Highlights: Twin Continental TSIO-520-E Engines - 300 HP each, giving this Cessna 401 strong twin-engine performance. Garmin GNS 530W & ADS-B Equipped - useful avionics upgrades including GPS/NAV/COM, Appareo ESG ADS-B transponder, and JPI twin fuel-flow monitoring. Excellent 2,248.9 lb Useful Load - offers plenty of carrying capability for passengers, baggage, and fuel, making the Cessna 401 a practical cross-country aircraft. Performance Specs: Gross Weight: 6,300 lbs Useful Load: 2,248.90 lbs Cruise Speed: 160 Kts Range: 1100 NM Fuel Capacity: 140 gallons Fuel Burn: 32 GPH Information for Auction: Auction Dates: October 28 2026 - November 6 2026 - 4pm Starting Bid: $39,000 Buyer Premium: 6% Deposit Required: $2000 Aircraft Specs: Aircraft Make: Cessna Aircraft Model: 401 Aircraft SN: 401-0238 Aircraft Time: 7,371 Date of annual: 1/13/2026
Modifications
Engines: Engine Make: Continental Engine Model: TSIO-520-E Right Engine SN: 183588-R Right Engine Time: 454.3 SMOH Left Engine SN: 183112-R Left Engine Time: 955.8 SMOH Horsepower: 300 HP Date of overhaul Right Engine: 11/4/2006 Date of overhaul Left Engine:3/5/1993 Location of overhaul: TW Smith Engine Co. Cincinnati, OH Props: Right Prop Make: McCauley Right Prop Model: 3AF32C87-R Right Prop SN: 952515 Right Prop Time: 260.8 TSOH Left Prop Make: McCauley Left Prop Model: 3AF32C87 Left Prop SN: 690938 Left Prop Time: 140.50 TSOH
Avionics
Avionics: Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Appareo ESG ADS-B Transponder Garmin GA-35 WAAS Antenna Collins PN-101 HSI JPI FS-450 Twin Fuel Flow System Altitude Encoding System Flight Rules: IFR VFR IFR Capable: Yes Additional Features: Incident Date: Had a gear collapse is on the right main in 2023 Gaps/missing Logbooks: Log Books Prior to 1984 are missing. Known Flaws: Door seals need replaced and emergency exit window Known Corrosion: No known corrosion.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 401A
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 401A (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,102 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 209 kts · 241 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1695.0 / 777.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 401A seats up to 7 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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