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N494BCCessna 402C

Registration validNot yet verified by ownerSource: FAA, updated Oct 21, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 19828 ADs may apply19 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jul 31, 2027
Based in
Hyannis, MA
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2008
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
8
confirm with A&P
Service reports
19
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 21, 2026
Registered owner
Hyannis Air Service INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Hyannis, MA
Certificate issued
Jun 11, 2008
Expires
Jul 31, 2027

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
402C
Serial number
402C0308
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
10
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A61F10

Engine

Type
Reciprocating

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2008 – nowHyannis Air Service INCHyannis, MA · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 21, 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 (8)

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 (402C)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 (402C)
2015-07-03Nacelles/PylonsApr 24, 2015Airframe (402C)Certain serial numbers: 402C 402C0001–402C1020; 414A 414A0001–414A1212
2012-23-01WingsDec 26, 2012Airframe (402C)Only with: Model 402C modified by STC SA927NW; Model 414A modified by STC SA892NW.
2005-20-25The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411…Nov 9, 2005Airframe (402C)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.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2005-12-13Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A AirplanesJun 22, 2005Airframe (402C)
2000-01-16Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000Airframe (402C)
98-04-28Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 310R, T310R, 335, 340A, 402B, 402C, 404, F406, 414…Mar 13, 1998Airframe (402C)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (19)

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.

  • Nacelles and pylons · crossbeam · crackedJun 24, 2025

    DURING INSPECTION A CRACK WAS VISUALLY NOTED ON THE LEFT HAND CROSSOVER BEAM (OEM 5654104-11). THIS CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE AFT FACE OF THE BEAM AT APPROXIMATE LWS 81.62. THE CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY .500 INCHES LONG AND .250 INCHES DOWN FROM THE TOP EDGE OF THE BEAM. THIS BEAM HAS BEEN REPLACED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · wire · shortedMay 12, 2025

    PILOT REPORTED LEFT ENGINE CYLINDER TEMP INDICATIONS WERE IN THE RED ON TAXI OUT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE POSITIVE WIRE TO THE ALTERNATOR SHORTED INTO THE ADEL CLAMP AT THE CROSSOVER BEAM. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SURROUNDING WIRE HARNESS AND HOSES. REPAIRS ARE IN PROCESS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · fitting · crackedApr 14, 2017

    DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE RT OUTBOARD NACELLE FITTING. THE CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FITTING, JUST FORWARD OF THE SPAR STRAP. THE CRACK MEASURED .098 IN LENGTH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Nacelles and pylons · fitting · crackedMar 28, 2017

    DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THREE CRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE LT OUTBOARD NACELLE FITTING. THESE CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FITTING, JUST FORWARD OF THE SPAR STRAP. THE CRACKS MEASURED .088, .097, AND .155 IN LENGTH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · exhaust valve · damagedSep 28, 2016

    CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION; EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · door · openSep 15, 2015

    PILOT REPORTED THE LT WING LOCKER OPENED DURING FLIGHT. INSPECTED THE LT WING LOCKER DOOR & LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH NO DEFECT NOTED. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · fluid · lowJul 29, 2015

    LOST BRAKING FOR A FEW SECONDS ON LANDING ROLLOUT. FIRST ON CO-PILOT SIDE THEN ON PILOT SIDE. INSPECTED BRAKE LINING & PADS ON LT & RT SIDE. INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, NO DEFECTS NOTED, SERVICED BOTH BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH FLUID. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · linkage · unsecureJun 19, 2015

    PILOT REPORTED RPM LOSS ON THE RT ENG DROPPED FROM 2300 TO 2000 RPM. WOULD NOT CHANGE WHEN MOVING PROP LEVER. SECURED PROP LINKAGE IAW MM CH 61-20-00. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · spar · chafedApr 10, 2015

    UPON REMOVAL OF LT MLG HYD EXTEND & RETRACT ACTUATOR TO FACILITATE OTHER MAINTENANCE, A HOLE WAS DISCOVERED IN THE LT WING FWD SPAR WEB. THE HOLE IS LOCATED AT APPROX LT WS 91.62 & WAS CREATED WHEN COTTER PIN USED TO SAFETY HARDWARE STACK UP AT UPPER MLG ACTUATOR ATTACH POINT CHAFED THROUGH WEB.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Ignition · spark plug · wornSep 29, 2012

    PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF, A VIBRATION WAS FELT THROUGHOUT THE AIRFRAME. ELECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. ALL PANELS AND DOORS WERE INSPECTED FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY AS A PROBABLE CAUSE OF VIBRATION, NO DEFECTS NOTED. INSPECTED ENGINES. RT ENGINE SPARKPLUGS WERE FOUND TO BE WORN. ALL TWELVE…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 19 reports.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 21, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 21, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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