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Cessna 404

26 Cessna 404 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1977–1981. Most are registered in MT, UT and NM.

Registered today
26
Years built
1977–1981
Seats
8
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Cessna 404 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2005-20-25The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411…Nov 9, 2005
  • 2000-01-16Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000
  • 98-04-28Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 310R, T310R, 335, 340A, 402B, 402C, 404, F406, 414…Mar 13, 1998

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
30
Destroyed
7
Substantial damage
19
Minor damage
2
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 404 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 404 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Oct 3, 2024Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Les Cayes, OFN404EC
  • Sep 18, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Sheridan, WYN5409G
  • Mar 11, 2020Destroyed · fatal injuries · Lockhart River
  • Dec 30, 2014Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Englewood, CON404MG
  • Apr 7, 2010Substantial damage · none injuries · Ponce, PRN6035

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

65 reports on Cessna 404 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. control cable6
  2. line6
  3. cylinder4
  4. engine4
  5. alternator3

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19777
19782
19792
19804
19813
Unknown8

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
MT6
UT5
NM4
FL3
IN2
KS2
VI2
NJ1
NY1

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 404; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 30 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 404 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 65 service difficulty reports on Cessna 404 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.
See the registered Cessna 404 aircraft

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

404 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N103RC1977Portland, INApr 25, 2023
N165SA1980Albuquerque, NMJul 19, 2018
N371271977Sidney, MTOct 28, 2016
N404CP1978North Salt Lake, UTApr 10, 2021
N404CR1977North Salt Lake, UTMay 21, 2025
N404EC—Miramar, FLMay 13, 2024
N404NE1981Port Orange, FLJan 1, 2024
N475RC1978North Salt Lake, UTJun 5, 2021
N48SA1979Miami, FLOct 6, 2014
N502RA1977Sidney, MTMar 21, 2011
N532NM—North Salt Lake, UTApr 10, 2021
N5388J1980Sidney, MTAug 24, 2026
N5409G—Sidney, MTOct 26, 2012
N54SA—Rantoul, KS—
N54ZP1980Albuquerque, NMJul 19, 2018
N575RC1979Sidney, MTJan 22, 2015
N608RC—Sidney, MTJan 20, 2023
N677MF—Christiansted, VISep 9, 2011
N7079F1980North Salt Lake, UTApr 10, 2021
N809RQ1981Albuquerque, NMJul 9, 2018
N80BS1977Portland, INApr 22, 2023
N835RC—Rantoul, KSNov 17, 2014
N8825G1981St Thomas, VIApr 13, 2020
N920RC1977Albuquerque, NMJul 19, 2018
N96BP—Poughkeepsie, NYJun 20, 2019

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