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N4837A1978 Cessna 414A

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198210 ADs may apply3 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires May 31, 2032
Based in
Birmingham, AL
owner city / state
Engine
TSIO-520 SER · 300 hp
Cont Motor
Owners
1
since 2025
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
10
confirm with A&P
Service reports
3
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Longleaf Wing Ventures LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Birmingham, AL
Certificate issued
May 5, 2025
Expires
May 31, 2032
Airworthiness
Standard

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
414A
Year
1978
Serial number
414A0101
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A5F70C

Engine

Make and model
Cont Motor Tsio-520 Ser
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2025 – nowLongleaf Wing Ventures LLCBirmingham, AL · current
  2. 1960 – 1961Individual ownerManchester, NH · different airframe: Piper Pa-22-150 S/N 22-3990

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (10)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2017-10-09Textron Aviation Inc. AirplanesJun 7, 2017Airframe (414A)Certain serial numbers: 402C 402C0001–402C1020; 414A 414A0001–414A1212. Only with: Equipped with Cessna Multi-Engine Service Kit SK402-47 (Original Issue, Rev A, or Rev B) or nacelle fittings P/Ns 5292029-9, -10, -11, -12, -21, -22, -23, or -24.
2016-17-08Elevator Tab Control SystemSep 12, 2016Airframe (414A)
2015-07-03Nacelles/PylonsApr 24, 2015Airframe (414A)Certain serial numbers: 402C 402C0001–402C1020; 414A 414A0001–414A1212
2012-23-01WingsDec 26, 2012Airframe (414A)Only with: Model 402C modified by STC SA927NW; Model 414A modified by STC SA892NW.
2009-16-03Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating…Sep 9, 2009Engine (TSIO-520 SER)Only with: SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies P/Ns SA52000-A1, SA52000-A20P, SA52000-A21P, SA52000-A22P, SA52000-A23P, SA55000-A1, or SA55000-A20P installed.
Show all 10 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2005-20-25The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411…Nov 9, 2005Airframe (414A)Certain serial numbers: 401 655; 401 401-0001–401-0322; 401A 655; 401A 401A0001–401A0132; 401B 401B0001–401B0221; 402 402-0001–402-0322; …. Only with: Equipped with an avionics bus circuit breaker switch P/N CM3589-50, 593-250-101, 593-250-102, W31-X2M5A-50, or W31-X1000-50.
2005-12-13Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A AirplanesJun 22, 2005Airframe (414A)
2000-01-16Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000Airframe (414A)
98-24-14Cessna Aircraft Company Models 340A and 414A AirplanesDec 21, 1998Airframe (414A)Certain serial numbers: 340A 215–1817; 414A 1–1212. Only with: Equipped with any WYE tube P/N 9910299-25 or P/N 9910299-26 in the engine exhaust system.
98-04-28Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 310R, T310R, 335, 340A, 402B, 402C, 404, F406, 414…Mar 13, 1998Airframe (414A)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (3)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Reciprocating engine · bolt · brokenNov 23, 2005

    WHILE CHECKING RT ENGINE OVER FOR OIL LEAKS, FOUND NUT AND PART OF BOLT FROM TOP FORWARD NR 2 CYLINDER THRU BOLT LODGE BY OIL FILLER TUBE. BREAK ON BOLT APPEARS TO BE OLD BY THE DARK COLOR. REMOVAL OF CYLINDER NECESSARY TO REPLACE BOLT. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · fuel tank · corrodedOct 9, 2003

    DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE SURFACE CORROSION AT THE LT AND RT WING UNDERNEATH COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK AREA. LOCATION WAS IMMEDIATELY AFT OF THE FWD SPAR. THE PATCH IS LOCATED AT WS 119.29 AND ENDS AT WS 133.29 AND EXTENDS FROM THE FWD SPAR AFT 12 INCHES. THE CORROSION ON…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Turbochargers · wastegate valve · stuckOct 23, 2002

    UNABLE TO OBTAIN TAKEOFF POWER ON RIGHT ENGINE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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