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CessnaTwin piston · Gallipolis, OH

1968 Cessna 401

Price
On request
Year
1968
Total time
7,371 hours
Location
United States
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Specifications

General

Sale Status
For Sale
Make/Model
CESSNA 401
Registration #
N105KA
Serial #
401-0238
Total time
7371
Engine 1 Time
955 SMOH
Engine 2 Time
454 SMOH
Prop 1 Time
140 SPOH
Prop 2 Time
260 SPOH
Useful Load
2248 lb
Condition
Used

Airframe

Aircraft Make
Cessna
Aircraft Model
401
Aircraft SN
401-0238
Aircraft Time
7,371
Date of annual
1/13/2026

Engine

Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
TSIO-520-E
Right Engine SN
183588-R
Right Engine Time
454.3 SMOH
Left Engine SN
183112-R
Left Engine Time
955.8 SMOH
Horsepower
300 HP
Date of overhaul Right Engine
11/4/2006
Date of overhaul Left Engine
3/5/1993
Location of overhaul
TW Smith Engine Co. Cincinnati, OH

Propeller

Right Prop Make
McCauley
Right Prop Model
3AF32C87-R
Right Prop SN
952515
Right Prop Time
260.8 TSOH
Left Prop Make
McCauley
Left Prop Model
3AF32C87
Left Prop SN
690938
Left Prop Time
140.50 TSOH

Avionics

Avionics
Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COM
Flight Rules
IFR VFR
IFR Capable
Yes
Incident Date
Had a gear collapse is on the right main in 2023
Gaps/missing Logbooks
Log Books Prior to 1984 are missing.
Known Flaws
Door seals need replaced and emergency exit window
Known Corrosion
No known corrosion.
  • Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel
  • Appareo ESG ADS-B Transponder
  • Garmin GA-35 WAAS Antenna
  • Collins PN-101 HSI
  • JPI FS-450 Twin Fuel Flow System
  • Altitude Encoding System

Interior

Exterior
The exterior of this aircraft has a clean white exterior with black, gold and green accent striping. 7/10

The interior of this aircraft has light beige/tan color scheme with matching vinyl seating, side panels, and headliner. 5/10

Remarks

Highlights
Twin Continental TSIO-520-E Engines - 300 HP each, giving this Cessna 401 strong twin-engine performance.
Gross Weight
6,300 lbs
Useful Load
2,248.90 lbs
Cruise Speed
160 Kts
Range
1100 NM
Fuel Capacity
140 gallons
Fuel Burn
32 GPH
Auction Dates
October 28 2026 - November 6 2026 - 4pm
Starting Bid
$39,000
Buyer Premium
6%
Deposit Required
$2000

Detailed Description

AUCTION - This Cessna 401 is a roomy twin-engine aircraft built for comfortable cross-country flying. Its two Continental TSIO-520-E engines produce 300 HP each. The Garmin GNS 530W and ADS-B equipment add helpful tools for navigation and flying. With a 2,248.9 lb useful load, this aircraft has plenty of room for passengers, bags, and fuel.

This aircraft starts an online auction on November 4, 2026

Remarks

Garmin GNS 530W & ADS-B Equipped - useful avionics upgrades including GPS/NAV/COM, Appareo ESG ADS-B transponder, and JPI twin fuel-flow monitoring.

Excellent 2,248.9 lb Useful Load - offers plenty of carrying capability for passengers, baggage, and fuel, making the Cessna 401 a practical cross-country aircraft.

Aircraft record

N105KA

Registration

Registration
N105KA
Registered as
Cessna 401
Serial number
401-0238
Engine
Cont Motor Io 520 Series · 285 hp
Certificate
Standard
Airworthiness date
1968-06-08
Registered since
2018-01-08
Registration valid to
2028-01-31
Status
Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record

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