1968 CESSNA 401

General Specs (cont.)

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

# of Seats:8

Additional Classifications

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
View full logbooks and register to bid, https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/1011711

Avionics / Equipment

Avionics:
Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COM
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
Flight Rules: IFR VFR
IFR Capable: Yes

Additional Features:
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.

Airframe

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

Engines / Mods / Prop

Engines:
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

Props:
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

Interior / Exterior

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

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

Remarks

Highlights:
Twin Continental TSIO-520-E Engines - 300 HP each, giving this Cessna 401 strong twin-engine performance.
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.

Performance Specs:
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

Information for Auction:
Auction Dates: October 28 2026 - November 6 2026 - 4pm
Starting Bid: $39,000
Buyer Premium: 6%
Deposit Required: $2000