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Cessna 401

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 207590C

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
401
Registry code
207590C
Registered
21 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
8
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
198 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA7CE
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 98

1966Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 30

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1971In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 13

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-14-11Landing Gear; Nose Landing Gear TrunnionsIssued Feb 25, 2014
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Registered aircraft · 21

N103ECAerial Surveys International LLC · Watkins, COBuilt 1967 · S/N 401-0135N105KAGillespie Todd · Trenton, SCS/N 401-0238N12QHawkes F Bryant · Lake Dallas, TXBuilt 1966 · S/N 401-0014
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STCs approved for this model · 278

STC SA00024SEInstallation of vortex generators on the wing and verticle tail, and strakes on the nacelles.Micro AeroDynamics IncSTC SA00040LBInstallation of a modified exhaust tail pipe.Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc.STC SA00057SEInstallation of emergency medical stretcher, oxygen, and electrical systems.LifePort LLC
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NTSB investigations · 59

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 29 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN25LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 401 · Arlington, TXThe failure of the left landing gear system and subsequent intentional gear up landing.May 22, 2025 · N3239Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA290Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Chanute, KSThe malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of understanding concerning the status of the airplane's heater system following and earlier overheat event…May 11, 2012 · N9DM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Plymouth, MAA total loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s delayed configuration of the airplane for landing.Jun 18, 2010 · N401TE · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 101

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20250601015559ICessna 401 · Anderson, SCAircraft departed a private airfield to reposition for fuel, after takeoff the gear was retracted and a loud bang was heard. When the landing was to be extended it was found that the landing gear circuit breaker had popped. It was reset and the landing gear…Jun 1, 2025 · N105KA · Minor damageAccident 20250522006249ACessna 401 · Arlington, TXOn may 22, 2025 at approximately 1242 local time, [privacy data omitted] operated by PIC [privacy data omitted] conducted a gear up landing at kgky. [privacy data omitted] Stated that they were conducting a maintenance flight after the aircraft had not flown…May 22, 2025 · N3239Q · Substantial damageIncident 20210410005899ICessna 401 · Kailua Kona, HIPilot was on approach to land at Kona international airport when they lowered the gear. Pilot did not get three green lights. Pilot cycled the gear in an attempt to correct the problem and right main landing gear still did not indicate down. Pilot then…Apr 10, 2021 · N3264Q · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 93

SDR 2025FA0000406Bellcrank · crackedCONDUCTED A GEAR UP LANDING AT KGKY. PILOT STATED THAT THEY WERE CONDUCTING A MX FLT AFTER ACFT HAD NOT FLOWN IN OVER 20 YEARS. HAD PERFORMED MULTIPLE HIGH SPEED TAXIS WITH SUBSEQUENT ADJUSTMENTS MADE. DEPARTED & CONDUCTED AN INITIAL PATTERN WITH GEAR DOWN WMay 22, 2025 · N3239Q · Cessna 401 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR XGNA2020102600008Indication Sys · malfunctionedON TAKE OFF CLIMB OUT AT EDC THE PILOT OF FLIGHT GTX336 THOUGHT HE OBSERVED ERRONEOUS FUEL FLOW INDICATIONS ON THE RIGHT FUEL FLOW GAUGE. HE DID NOT DECLARE AN EMERGENCY, BUT REQUESTED RTB AS A PRECAUTION. HE STATED BOTH ENGINES WERE RUNNING. ONCE ON THE GROct 26, 2020 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR CA140625006Fitting · cracked(CAN) WHEN COMPLETING THE SID INSPECTION PROGRAM THE LT ELEVATOR WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. A TAPER PIN, PASSES THROUGH A FITTING. THE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE TAPER PIN HOLE.Jun 25, 2014 · Cessna 401 · Elevator Structure
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Scaled Composites 4012 registered aircraftRegistry code 056358O
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