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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 +1,394 hr vs comps -2.8%
- Engine time -267 hr vs comps +3.7%
- No Modern GPS navigator (76% of comps have one) -10.6%
- No ADS-B (67% of comps have one) -1.7%
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 | 9,550 hrs |
| Engine time | 774 SOH |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | AVIDYNE IFD540 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC3100 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR87 |
Description
Excellent maintained NSW based C414A. Redline Sidewinder Tow Bar included. TSIO520NB 1600 TBO 12 years Engine 1 826 hours to run January 2031 Engine 2 837 hours to run June 2029 Propellers to run Left 1230 Right 953
Modifications
Cessna SIDS wing spar strap installed 2022 Engine cowl landing lights Rosen sun visor Premiere wheel covers Vortex generators Empty weight 2186kg, 8 seats
Avionics
Aspen Evolution 2500 Class 3 PFD with dual MFD Avidyne IFD 540 FMS-GPS-NAV-COM Dual Avidyne AMX 240 Audio panel Avidyne APX340 Transponder King KR87 ADF JPI EDM960 Engine Instruments Bendix colour weather radar Genesys S-TEC3100 Digital Autopilot
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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
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Price
33rd pct$414k · 33rd percentile of 21 listings
Airframe time
80th pct9,550 hours total (TTAF) · 80th percentile of 30 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
33rd pct774 hours since overhaul · 33rd percentile of 30 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
30th pct763 hours since overhaul · 30th 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.
General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 414A |
| Serial Number | 0093 |
| Registration # | VH-DRN |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 9,550 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520NB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 774 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 826 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520NB |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 763 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 837 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Aspen Evolution 2500 Class 3 PFD with dual MFD Avidyne IFD 540 FMS-GPS-NAV-COM Dual Avidyne AMX 240 Audio panel Avidyne APX340 Transponder King KR87 ADF JPI EDM960 Engine Instruments Bendix colour weather radar Genesys S-TEC3100 Digital Autopilot |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Cessna SIDS wing spar strap installed 2022 Engine cowl landing lights Rosen sun visor Premiere wheel covers Vortex generators Empty weight 2186kg, 8 seats |
|---|
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.
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Last flight
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