2005 Cessna 400
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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FOR SALE: 2005 Columbia 400 N857AZ - Pristine Condition! Are you looking for a high-performance aircraft with exceptional avionics, low hours, and a pristine pedigree? N857AZ is a 2005 Columbia 400 that stands out with its immaculate condition, fresh annual inspection, and six brand-new cylinders as of February 2025 and new Turbos as of January 2026. With just 1,192 hours on the airframe and engine, this aircraft is a rare find, offering a higher-than-average useful load of 1,055 lbs-making it a top contender for performance, reliability, and comfort.
Engine
N857AZ comes with 6 new cylinders just completed during the last annual. The inspection of the cam and internals at that time showed no abnormal wear or pitting! It also just received two new turbos! Engine: Teledyne Continental TSIO-550-C7 Horsepower: 310 hp Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3,600 lbs Empty Weight: 2,500 lbs Fuel Capacity: 106 US gallons
Interior
(8.5/10) Tan Leather High Back Seats with Matching Trim
Exterior
(8.5/10) White; Viper Steel Grey w/Starlight Silver Black Accents INTERIOR: (8.5/10) Tan Leather High Back Seats with Matching Trim
Inspection
fresh annual inspection, and six brand-new cylinders
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Aberdeen, SD | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 400
This 2005 Cessna 400 (N857AZ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,192 hours on the airframe. There are currently 74 400 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $239,900 to $1,649,000.
The 400 cruises at 220 kts (407 km/h) with a range of 1,100 nm (2,037 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 17.5 GPH (66 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $96/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $200/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $26,000. With 1,192 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 808 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Cessna 400 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N857AZ.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 400
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
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