Cessna 401B
15 Cessna 401B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1972. Most are registered in AZ, TN and CA.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 15
- Years built
- 1969–1972
- Seats
- 8
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply5 ADs match the Cessna 401B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2016-17-08Elevator Tab Control SystemSep 12, 2016
- 2009-04-04Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B AirplanesMar 2, 2009
- 2005-20-25The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411…Nov 9, 2005
- 2005-12-12Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A AirplanesJun 22, 2005
- 2000-01-16Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 8
- Destroyed
- 4
- Substantial damage
- 3
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 401B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 401B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Apr 19, 2026Destroyed · fatal injuries · Land O' Lakes, FLN122AT
- Oct 30, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Toussus-Le-Noble, OFN517HC
- Oct 4, 2017Destroyed · fatal injuries · Salters, SCN401HH
- Oct 2, 1999Destroyed · serious injuries · Caldwell, NJ
- Nov 27, 1992Substantial damage · none injuries · Rice Lake, WIN7989Q
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19953 reports on Cessna 401B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- crankcase2
- landing gear1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1969 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4 | |
| 1972 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
5 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 401B; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 401B airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 3 service difficulty reports on Cessna 401B airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 198 mph
401B aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N175KB | — | North Salt Lake, UT | Mar 9, 2021 |
| N401AZ | 1969 | Wilmington, DE | Jan 22, 2009 |
| N401LM | — | El Monte, CA | Aug 13, 2019 |
| N401WM | 1972 | Manheim, PA | Jun 26, 2026 |
| N41GD | — | Casper, WY | Jul 1, 2026 |
| N45KP | 1971 | Big Cabin, OK | May 27, 2020 |
| N71ME | 1969 | Gilbert, AZ | Sep 9, 2014 |
| N7901Q | 1969 | Mount Sterling, KY | Nov 13, 1996 |
| N7912Q | 1969 | Overgaard, AZ | Sep 18, 2006 |
| N7913Q | 1969 | Eureka, MT | Aug 2, 2006 |
| N7925Q | — | Memphis, TN | Apr 8, 2024 |
| N7969Q | — | Greeneville, TN | May 3, 2023 |
| N7983Q | 1971 | Naples, FL | Dec 19, 2006 |
| N7988Q | 1971 | Monroe Township, NJ | May 9, 2003 |
| N7989Q | 1971 | Goodyear, AZ | Dec 2, 2005 |