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 apply3 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.
Watch new ADs for the Cessna 404
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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 199565 reports on Cessna 404 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- control cable6
- line6
- cylinder4
- engine4
- alternator3
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1977 | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 2 | |
| 1979 | 2 | |
| 1980 | 4 | |
| 1981 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 8 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N103RC | 1977 | Portland, IN | Apr 25, 2023 |
| N165SA | 1980 | Albuquerque, NM | Jul 19, 2018 |
| N37127 | 1977 | Sidney, MT | Oct 28, 2016 |
| N404CP | 1978 | North Salt Lake, UT | Apr 10, 2021 |
| N404CR | 1977 | North Salt Lake, UT | May 21, 2025 |
| N404EC | — | Miramar, FL | May 13, 2024 |
| N404NE | 1981 | Port Orange, FL | Jan 1, 2024 |
| N475RC | 1978 | North Salt Lake, UT | Jun 5, 2021 |
| N48SA | 1979 | Miami, FL | Oct 6, 2014 |
| N502RA | 1977 | Sidney, MT | Mar 21, 2011 |
| N532NM | — | North Salt Lake, UT | Apr 10, 2021 |
| N5388J | 1980 | Sidney, MT | Aug 24, 2026 |
| N5409G | — | Sidney, MT | Oct 26, 2012 |
| N54SA | — | Rantoul, KS | — |
| N54ZP | 1980 | Albuquerque, NM | Jul 19, 2018 |
| N575RC | 1979 | Sidney, MT | Jan 22, 2015 |
| N608RC | — | Sidney, MT | Jan 20, 2023 |
| N677MF | — | Christiansted, VI | Sep 9, 2011 |
| N7079F | 1980 | North Salt Lake, UT | Apr 10, 2021 |
| N809RQ | 1981 | Albuquerque, NM | Jul 9, 2018 |
| N80BS | 1977 | Portland, IN | Apr 22, 2023 |
| N835RC | — | Rantoul, KS | Nov 17, 2014 |
| N8825G | 1981 | St Thomas, VI | Apr 13, 2020 |
| N920RC | 1977 | Albuquerque, NM | Jul 19, 2018 |
| N96BP | — | Poughkeepsie, NY | Jun 20, 2019 |