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1978 CESSNA 414A
Starts from the median asking price of 21 comparable Cessna 414A listings ($529,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time -2,631 hr vs comps +5.3%
- Engine time -747 hr vs comps +10.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (76% of comps) +3.3%
- ADS-B (67% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 32 for sale of 361 FAA-registered -2.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 414A |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,525 hrs |
| Engine time | 289.3 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| Avionics / DME | KN64 |
Description
Fresh Aircraft presents this Cessna RAM VII 414AW, available for the BONUS DEPRECIATION. This aircraft is ready to become the next revenue-generator on a part 135 or could be used to fly the family to grandma’s house on the weekends. This aircraft has a panel that can be used as a blank canvas, and has low-time RAM engines, along with new props. If you’ve ever wanted the ultimate flying machine, here it is! This aircraft is getting an extensive annual and is the perfect time to have your mechanic go take a look at it. Don’t wait – call today! Documents: - N5688C airframe log1.2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11043535533&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=NG2vG9RnkcRPNkfA0Fli9N6JcIaXbTCAsbDScZRWH7YBZK0mSwHui1PcQC7t0SDxEF6Cd4Z8mEg%3d - N5688C airframe log2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11043535530&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=NG2vG9RnkcTlU1pq7EJQhftJLOztxt%2bX48vjoBZ9MYk32DhEsVAebc4bR0BC1PUDupto18Qpvp0%3d - N4588C_Airframe1jpeg.jpeg: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11043535511&p=&ext=.jpeg&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=NG2vG9RnkcTm0xOShFLvdNqBj68e6tm1Sdzqfdho%2bH5cz7vyDev2F9HbeYer4EMTjHQX53gqoMw%3d - N5866C W&B.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037636150&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcc0xQQktk7FZFaJ0AfzTVR3ouQNMUYIOeGY0wpWy38qKW%2b90AGnBVj0pU7QM8A70SQ%3d - N5688C Right Engine.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037636148&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMce46skkkr4JgsJ4NfXTiK6%2f9%2fgyToysFqPnw%2bPb2sBAauyEc9Io2koRsUUNZinNZcw%3d - N5688C Left Engine.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037636122&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcfDxrZTsTUX2S1e5wVpwX%2f4rFYh%2f2vaf9zS696VYFdBGW0BIYOx7eqL%2fVfBjGJohPc%3d - N5688C Left & Right Prop-Gov.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037636102&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMce4VTwY%2fkBVoYnSUgftmR%2fwjieFN5oE2VL%2fgLEXoj8CZbzpqgeqGpt1KdAPIi6fQzY%3d - N5688C Airframe 3.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037636097&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcdXLPwDe8WCw6ErirzYEkSzu%2bRZDAzN5wTxRVkpVBTphXS4UGIHtYOxJsDhpblLzg0%3d
Modifications
Nav/Strobe Lights Taxi/Landing Lights Rudder Trim Hobbs Meter Spoilers Rosen Visors AC Dual Articulating Seats New Intercom 2026 Cowl Flaps 7 Seats Plus Belts Writing Tables Dual Brakes Useful Load 1876.0 204 Gallons Fuel Vortex Generators
Avionics
PS Engineering PMA 7000B Garmin GNS 530 W Nav/Com 1 Garmin GNS 430W Nav/Com 2 Avedyne F50 Garmin GTX 345 ADSB In/Out Garmin GTX 330 ADSB Out Bendix King KN64 DME King HIS Cessna 800B Autopilot w/FD
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 ›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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 414A lands versus other Cessna 414A listings on fyiAero.
Price
76th pct$590k · 76th percentile of 21 listings
Airframe time
13th pct5,525 hours total (TTAF) · 13th percentile of 30 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
17th pct289 hours since overhaul · 17th percentile of 30 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
13th pct289 hours since overhaul · 13th percentile of 30 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Documents
General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 414A |
| Serial Number | 414A0221 |
| Registration # | N5688C |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,525.9 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,876 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 204 gal |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 289.3 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 289.3 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
Props
| Prop 1 Time | 0 SOH |
|---|---|
| Prop 2 Time | 0 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | PS Engineering PMA 7000B Garmin GNS 530 W Nav/Com 1 Garmin GNS 430W Nav/Com 2 Avedyne F50 Garmin GTX 345 ADSB In/Out Garmin GTX 330 ADSB Out Bendix King KN64 DME King HIS Cessna 800B Autopilot w/FD |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| A/C | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Nav/Strobe Lights Taxi/Landing Lights Rudder Trim Hobbs Meter Spoilers Rosen Visors AC Dual Articulating Seats New Intercom 2026 Cowl Flaps 7 Seats Plus Belts Writing Tables Dual Brakes Useful Load 1876.0 204 Gallons Fuel Vortex Generators |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N5688C airframe log1.2.pdf N5688C airframe log2.pdf N4588C_Airframe1jpeg.jpeg N5866C W&B.pdf N5688C Right Engine.pdf N5688C Left Engine.pdf N5688C Left & Right Prop-Gov.pdf N5688C Airframe 3.pdf |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 414
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 414 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,090 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 224 kts · 258 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1695.0 / 805.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 414 seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N5688C. More flight tracking ›
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