# Cessna 404 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2075901 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 404 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 8 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 198 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A25CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A25CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 26 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-404 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2005-20-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-25): Avionics bus circuit breaker switches · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 15 more. Effective Nov 9, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 2000-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-16): Exhaust System · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 28 more. Effective Feb 15, 2000 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 98-04-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-28): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Cessna 310R, 335, 340A and 12 more. Effective Mar 13, 1998 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 95-09-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-13): Fuel Inlet Float Valve · Cessna 402C, 404, 414A and 2 more. Effective Jun 14, 1995 - [AD 92-16-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-18): Passenger Seat Reinforcement · Cessna 401, 402, 402A and 9 more. Effective Sep 10, 1992 - [AD 87-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-02-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Cessna 310D, 310E, 310F and 41 more. Effective Jun 16, 1989 - [AD 86-20-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-20-12): Engine Mount Beams · Cessna 404. Effective Oct 21, 1986 - [AD 84-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-20-02): Nose Landing Gear · Cessna 402C, 404, 414A and 3 more. Effective Nov 1, 1984 - [AD 80-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-17-04): Fuel Flow Transducers · Aerosonic Fuel Flow Transducers, PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) and 9 more. Effective Aug 13, 1980 - [AD 80-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-15-06): Elevator Trim Tab Assembly · Cessna 404. Effective Jul 24, 1980 - [AD 80-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-13-14): Fuel Flow Transducer · Cessna 310R, 335, 340A and 4 more. Effective Jul 22, 1980 - [AD 78-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-13-05): Improperly Installed Seats · Cessna 340, 340A, 402B and 7 more. Effective Jul 5, 1978 - [AD 78-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-05): Autopilot Actuator · Cessna 210M, 310R, 340A and 9 more. Effective Jun 5, 1978 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (8) - [SAIB CE-14-11R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-11R1): Landing Gear; Nose Landing Gear Trunnions. Issued Sep 23, 2015 - [SAIB CE-14-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-11) (historical): Landing Gear; Nose Landing Gear Trunnions. Issued Feb 25, 2014 - [SAIB CE-13-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-22): Electrical Power System Circuit Breaker Switch. Issued Mar 13, 2013 - [SAIB CE-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-01): Fuel: Fuel Tank Selector Valve Systems. Issued Oct 5, 2009 - [SAIB CE-06-46R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-46R1): . Issued Sep 18, 2006 - [SAIB ACE-99-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-06): . Issued Nov 17, 1998 - [SAIB ACE-99-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-05): . Issued Nov 17, 1998 - [SAIB ACE-96-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-96-05): . Issued Oct 1, 1996 ## Registered aircraft (26) - [N103RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103RC): [Sonrise Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONRISE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Portland, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Portland), built 1977, S/N 4040108 - [N165SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165SA): [South Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20AERO%20INC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1980, S/N 404-0622 - [N37127](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37127): [Richland Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHLAND%20AVIATION%20INC), [Sidney, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Sidney), built 1977, S/N 404-0114 - [N404CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404CP): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1978, S/N 404-0238 - [N404CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404CR): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1977, S/N 404-0065 - [N404EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404EC): [Sarah Express Airways LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SARAH%20EXPRESS%20AIRWAYS%20LLC), [Miramar, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miramar), S/N 404-0646 - [N404NE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404NE): [Fehlhaber Wolfgang M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEHLHABER%20WOLFGANG%20M), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1981, S/N 404-0857 - [N475RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N475RC): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1978, S/N 4040223 - [N48SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48SA): [Ultra Aviation Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ULTRA%20AVIATION%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1979, S/N 404-0417 - [N502RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502RA): [Richland Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHLAND%20AVIATION%20INC), [Sidney, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Sidney), built 1977, S/N 4040066 - [N532NM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N532NM): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), S/N 404-0624 - [N5388J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5388J): [Richland Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHLAND%20AVIATION%20INC), [Sidney, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Sidney), built 1980, S/N 404-0666 - [N5409G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5409G): [Richland Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHLAND%20AVIATION%20INC), [Sidney, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Sidney), S/N 404-0028 - [N54SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54SA): [Dodson International Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20INTERNATIONAL%20PARTS%20INC), [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul), S/N 404-0426 - [N54ZP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54ZP): [South Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20AERO%20INC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1980, S/N 404-0694 - [N575RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N575RC): [Richland Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHLAND%20AVIATION%20INC), [Sidney, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Sidney), built 1979, S/N 4040431 - [N608RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N608RC): [Richland Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHLAND%20AVIATION%20INC), [Sidney, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Sidney), S/N 404-0608 - [N677MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N677MF): [Coastal Resource](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20RESOURCE), [Christiansted, VI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VI/Christiansted), S/N 404-0421 - [N7079F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7079F): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1980, S/N 404-0681 - [N809RQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N809RQ): [South Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20AERO%20INC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1981, S/N 404-0809 - [N80BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80BS): [Sonrise Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONRISE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Portland, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Portland), built 1977, S/N 404-0048 - [N835RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N835RC): [Dodson International Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20INTERNATIONAL%20PARTS%20INC), [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul), S/N 4040835 - [N8825G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8825G): [Richardson Dean A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARDSON%20DEAN%20A), [St Thomas, VI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VI/St%20Thomas), built 1981, S/N 404-0628 - [N920RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N920RC): [South Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20AERO%20INC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1977, S/N 404-0092 - [N96BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96BP): [Dutchess Community College](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUTCHESS%20COMMUNITY%20COLLEGE), [Poughkeepsie, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Poughkeepsie), S/N 404-0124 - [N97AQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N97AQ): [Khag Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KHAG%20AVIATION%20INC), [Woodbridge, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Woodbridge), built 1977, S/N 4040135 ## STCs approved for it (226, first 50) - [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA00103WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00103WI): Installation of a heated windshield panel. Aviation Fabricators Inc - [STC SA00161BO (2 OF 3](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00161BO%20(2%20OF%203): Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00165BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00165BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Datalink Coupler, part number 700-00015-000 per Avidyne Corporation Master Document List, Document No. AVACP-006 dtd 1/2/93 or later FAA-approved revisions.. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00228NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00228NY): Installation of Sky Harbour Aircraft Refinishing Ltd Ice Damage Prevention Plates.. Sky Harbour Aircraft Refinishing - [STC SA00243BO (3 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(3%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000.. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number 700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00419NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00419NY): Installation of cockpit utility light.. Burns Richard G - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00556DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00556DE): Installation of a left-hand exhaust stack assembly.. Heliarc Welding Service Inc. - [STC SA00571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00571SE): Replacement of certain BF Goodrich pneumatic deicer boots.. SMR Technologies Inc - [STC SA00680SE (3 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(3%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA00709LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709LA): Installation of control wheel. Includes provisions only for a push-to-talk (PTT) switch. Separate FAA approval of PTT switch is required.. Trevor Burward-Hoy - [STC SA00729SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00729SE): Installation of twin temperature indicating system with fuel flow in accordance with J.P. Instruments (JPI) Installation manual Report No. 760, Revision -, dated 7/20/99, or later FAA approved revision.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00804SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00804SE): Installation of an engine failure indicator system, also referred to as a 'low Thrust Detector system.'. Advanced Aero Safety Inc. - [STC SA00823CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00823CH): Installation of various de-icer wire harnesses.. SMR Technologies - [STC SA00833WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00833WI): Installation of a seat headrest.. Aviation Fabricators Inc - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA00944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00944CH): Replace Janitrol combustion heater Model 81D94-X (XX) with C&D Associates combustion heater Model CD25K, CD35K, and CD45K. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01085LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01085LA): Installation of the VNS 1000 Voice Navigation System.. VNS Incorporated - [STC SA01105WI-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01105WI-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Bendix/King KMD 550/850 Multi-Function Display System with Optional Traffic, Terrain and Weather Sensors. This STC also is approved for some single-engine aircraft. See SA01105WI-D (2 of 2).. Honeywell International Inc. - [STC SA01114CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01114CH): Installation of P2 Incorporated 6600 Audio Advisory system. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA01118WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01118WI): Installation of the Concorde FLA or VRSLA RG series batteries. Concorde Battery Corporation - [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc. - [STC SA01205WI-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01205WI-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of the KMD 250 Multi-Function Display System with Optional Internal VFR GPS and Optional Traffic and Weather Sensors.. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01280CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01280CH): Installation of Challenger Spin-On Oil Filters.(For Cessna 182 model, s/n 67042 and up) (For Cessna 421C model, s/n 1017 thru 1404). D & K Aviation - [STC SA01420WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01420WI): Installation of Garmin GNS 430A / 530A COMM/NAV/GPS Systems. Data required: (1) Scandinavian Avionics Design GmbH Drawing List 2027438-DL-02, Issue 2; or later EASA approved revisions. (2) Scandinavian Avionics Design GmbH Approved Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement, Doc. 2027438-AM-02A, Issue 1, and Doc. 2027438-AM-02B, Issue 2, both approved by EASA under approval No. EASA.A.S.01389 dated 07-09-2005, or later EASA approved revision.. Scandinavian Avionics Design GmbH - [STC SA01436SE (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01436SE%20(1%20OF%202)): Cockpit sunvisor retrofit kit.. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC - [STC SA01473SE (2 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE%20(2%20OF%205)): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE (2 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE%20(2%20OF%205)): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01692SE (PAGE 1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE%20%20(PAGE%201%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01695SE (2 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE%20(2%20OF%205)): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01714WI (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI%20(2%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems.. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments - [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA01860NY (3 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01860NY%20(3%20OF%203)): Installation of Graphic Engine Monitors (GEM) Models GEM-610 and GEMINI 1200.. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc All 226: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-404/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (38) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB GAA25WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA005), Oct 3, 2024: Cessna 404 (N404EC), Les Cayes, Haiti, substantial damage, 3 fatal - [NTSB WPR21LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA350), Sep 18, 2021: Cessna 404 (N5409G), Sheridan, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot experiencing an episode of impaired behavior and incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN15FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA090), Dec 30, 2014: Cessna 404 (N404MG), Englewood, CO, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and teardown and the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for… - [NTSB ERA10TA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA215), Apr 7, 2010: Cessna 404 (N6035), Ponce, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of power to the right engine for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA343), Jun 6, 2009: Cessna 404 (N37127), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the landing gear to extend due to the failure of a hydraulic line. - [NTSB MIA01FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA140), May 13, 2001: Cessna 404 (N404BA), Pena Pobre, PR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain altitude/clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with rising terrain. - [NTSB CHI00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA114), Apr 15, 2000: Cessna 404 (N26SA), Lansing, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to improper fuel. Also causal was the improper aircraft service by the fixed base operator personnel and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the… - [NTSB CHI96LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA266), Aug 3, 1996: Cessna 404 (N8919G), Benton Harbor, MI, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around after not attaining the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of obstructions (trees) during the go-around. Factors… - [NTSB MIA95TA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95TA199), Aug 10, 1995: Cessna 404 (N461MC), Raiford, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. - [NTSB FTW95LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA264), Jun 27, 1995: Cessna 404 (N36998), Alamosa, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FBO PERSONNEL IMPROPERLY SERVICED THE AIRCRAFT WITH JET FUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. - [NTSB CHI94LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA052), Dec 17, 1993: Cessna 404 (N8919G), Big Rapids, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DESCENT BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE. - [NTSB BFO93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA121), Jul 12, 1993: Cessna 404 (N37167), Cincinnati, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF A NUMBER THREE ENGINE CYLINDER HOLD DOWN BOLT DUE TO FATIGUE. - [NTSB NYC91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA027), Nov 13, 1990: Cessna 404 (N54SA), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FAILURE OF NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION CYLINDER ATTACH POINTS WHICH ALLOWED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE. - [NTSB DEN90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA056), Feb 13, 1990: Cessna 404 (N409EX), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB MIA90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA056), Jan 17, 1990: Cessna 404 (N335GP), Boca Raton, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF POWER IN THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO A DISCONNECTED DUCT BETWEEN THE TURBOCHARGER AND THE PLENUM CHAMBER. THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER IN THE LEFT ENGINE WAS NOT DETERMINED. - [NTSB DEN88FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA126), Jun 10, 1988: Cessna 404 (N8827K), Denver, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI86LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA136), May 1, 1986: Cessna 404 (N313R), Marquette, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI86FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA036), Nov 29, 1985: Cessna 404 II (N167SA), Chicago, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL85LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA273), Sep 11, 1985: Cessna 404 (N128SP), Hayesville, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB ATL85LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA262), Aug 28, 1985: Cessna 404 (N255CS), Huntington, WV, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI85FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA351), Aug 16, 1985: Cessna 404 (N404EX), South Lyon, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX83FA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA416), Aug 31, 1983: Hughes 369D (N5007G), Shandon, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL82IA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA139), May 24, 1982: Cessna 404 (N88694), Charlotte, NC, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI82FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA059), Feb 19, 1982: Cessna 404 (N6761H), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FLA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLA12), Aug 11, 1981: Cessna 404 (N2684L), St Simons Is, GA, destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA077), Apr 20, 1981: Cessna 404 (N5375C), Burbank, CA, minor damage - [NTSB MIA81FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA011), Oct 30, 1980: Cessna 404 (N37093), Gowers Corner, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA80FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA086), Jul 30, 1980: Cessna 404 (N37097), Ft White, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW80FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA068), Apr 27, 1980: Cessna 404 (N5237J), New Orleans, LA, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA80FKT45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKT45), Apr 25, 1980: Cessna 404 (N3994C), Miami, FL, destroyed - [NTSB ANC80FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA040), Apr 18, 1980: Cessna 404 (N8838G), Anchorage, AK, incident, minor damage - [NTSB MIA79FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA132), Sep 30, 1979: Cessna 404 (N88696), Ft.Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB IAD79IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79IA003), Oct 11, 1978: Cessna 404 (N37144), Covington, KY, incident, minor damage - [NTSB IAD78FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA064), May 16, 1978: Cessna 404 (N5422G), Covington, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78FTE28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE28), Feb 11, 1978: Cessna 404 (N5442G), Englewood, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC78FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA019), Dec 22, 1977: Cessna 404 (N404SA), Buffalo, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC68D0389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0389), Jan 31, 1968: Cessna 320E (N3404Q), North Adams, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66F0207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0207), Aug 24, 1965: Beechcraft 65-80 (N6806Q), Niagara Falls, NY, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (135, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20260619006259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260619006259I), Jun 19, 2026: Cessna 404 (N502RA), Havre, MT, Minor damage. On June 19, 2026 at 8:20AM local time a Cessna 404 was involved in a gear up landing at Havre airport khvr in Havre Montana. The pilot admitted to not properly… - [Incident 20260608006519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260608006519I), Jun 8, 2026: Cessna 404 (N80BS), Blaine, MN, Minor damage. The flight was planned as a routine IFR flight. During takeoff climb at approximately 2,300’ MSL, the pilot heard and felt an impact. He saw visible damage to… - [Accident 20210918015899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210918015899A), Sep 18, 2021: Cessna 404 (N5409G), Sheridan, WY, Substantial damage. At 0740 on sept. 18, 2021 the airman lost consciousness upon landing at the Sheridan, WY (shr) airport. The aircraft, a Cessna 404 registered as N5409G went… - [Incident 20200831009539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200831009539I), Aug 31, 2020: Cessna 404 (N5388J), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. On augest 31, 2020, at 1841 MST, a Cessna 404, N5388J, registered to [privacy data omitted] (gnba - part 135 operator) experienced a right main landing gear… - [Incident 20160802013519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160802013519I), Aug 2, 2016: Cessna 404 (N48SA), Miami, FL, No damage. Airman said runway had standing water which caused the aircraft to hydroplane resulting in loss of directional control. Aircraft veered left onto grassy area.… - [Accident 20141230023429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141230023429A), Dec 30, 2014: Cessna 404 (N404MG), Centennial, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at approximately 0429 MST, a Cessna model 404, with registration N404MG, crashed shortly after take-off from Centennial Airport… - [Incident 20130619021249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130619021249I), Jun 19, 2013: Cessna 404 (N37127), Englewood, CO, Minor damage. During the landing phase at kden the nose gear failed to extend. The pilot aborted landing and diverted to kapa after burning of excess fuel and attempting… - [Accident 20111231029949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111231029949A), Dec 31, 2011: Cessna 404 (N835RC), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot reported, " on ltakeoff got rotation speed, couuld not get airborn, tryed to abort at that time a/c got airborn, and came back up on main gear, bounced… - [Incident 20101214054859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101214054859I), Dec 14, 2010: Cessna 404 (N404CP), Springfield, MO, Minor damage. Pilot and camera operator departed khro for local flight. After gear and flap retraction, the pilot noticed a mist of hydraulic fluid by the co-pilot seat. At… - [Accident 20100407031099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100407031099A), Apr 7, 2010: Cessna 404 (N6035), Ponce, PR, Substantial damage. On April 7, 2010, at approximately 9:00 am, aircraft registration number N6035, a Cessna 404 model, registered and operated by the puerto rico police… - [Accident 20090606008569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090606008569A), Jun 6, 2009: Cessna 404 (N37127), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 5, 2009 at 19:58 MST aircraft N37127, a Cessna 404 serial number 404-0114, experienced a gear-up landing damaging both props, several lower… - [Incident 20070510013479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070510013479I), May 10, 2007: Cessna 404 (N404MG), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Instructor pilot [privacy data omitted] was PIC during training/checking flight, when either the instructor pilot or the trainee/checkee used excessive… - [Incident 20060411005119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060411005119I), Apr 11, 2006: Cessna 404 (N442EH), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. (-23) After touching down on runway 8L, the left main wheel left a series of long skid marks that veered leftward off the runway. There was evidence that the… - [Incident 20050708015209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050708015209I), Jul 8, 2005: Cessna 404 (N88719), Islesboro, ME, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft landed Islesboro, ME on runway 1. Aircraft blew both main tires and proceeded off the runway by approximately 300 feet. No injuries and damage… - [Incident 20020630027099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020630027099I), Jun 30, 2002: Cessna 404 (N104FA), Kansas City, MO, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot landed the aircraft gear up after several failed attempts at normal and emergency landing gear extension. Investigation revealed a hydraulic… - [Incident 20010816025969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010816025969I), Aug 16, 2001: Cessna 404 (N27SA), St Paul, MN, Minor damage. (-23) Airman stated that ATC told him to keep his speed up. Aircraft crossed runway threshold at approximately 130-140 KIAS and landed long. Right tire blew.… - [Accident 20010513010939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010513010939A), May 13, 2001: Cessna 404 (N404BA), San Juan, Puerto Rico, No damage. (-23)The aircraft was on a VFR flight from st. croix U.S. Virgin islands to San Juan Puerto Rico. Aircraft cruising altitude was 4,500 feet MSL until descend… - [Accident 20000415036709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000415036709A), Apr 15, 2000: Cessna 404 (N26SA), Lansing, MI, No damage. (-23) FAR 135 scheduled cargo carrier. Both engines lost power shortly after takeoff. Pilot made a hard landing on a golf course. - [Incident 19991214036069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991214036069I), Dec 14, 1999: Cessna 404 (N54SA), Springfield, MO. (-23) On 12-16-1999 @ sgfairport, superior aviation pilot matthew christopher ellison, declared an emergency after takeoff. Aircraft N54SA left hand engine… - [Incident 19990419015009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990419015009I), Apr 19, 1999: Cessna 404 (N104FA), Scottsbluff, NE, Minor damage. On April 19, 1999, approximately 0840 MDT, Cessna 404, N104FA, experienced the collapse of the nose landing gear drag brace on landing rollout on runway 5 at… - [Incident 19970324010389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970324010389I), Mar 24, 1997: Cessna 404CESSNA (N5409G), Syracuse, NY. Narrative: on Monday, March 24, 1997, a Cessna 404, N5409G, during climb and passing 4500 feet, the pilot felt a vibration and noticed left RPM as "zero". The… - [Accident 19960803020589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960803020589A), Aug 3, 1996: Cessna 404CESSNA (N8919G), Benton Harbor, MI, Substantial damage. Landed halfway down runway. Tried go around. Settled into swamp. Weather below minimums. Overgross departure en route (-23) on August 3, 1996, at 0830 EDT, a… - [Incident 19960719042689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960719042689I), Jul 19, 1996: Cessna 404CESSNA (N37144), Cody, WY, Minor damage. Narrative: on July 19, 1996 at 2016 hrs. MST a Cessna 404, registration #N37144 departed thermopolis, WY.(thp) on a flight to Cody, WY, (cod). Upon landing at… - [Incident 19960710022919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960710022919I), Jul 10, 1996: Cessna 404CESSNA (N167SA), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Narrative: while in cruise flight, PIC harmon observed the door warning light illuminate. Moments later, the door opened in flight and appeared to have been… - [Incident 19960105004109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960105004109I), Jan 5, 1996: Cessna 404CESSNA (N409EX), Montrose, CO, Minor damage. Narrative: on a cargo flight from den to mtj, at 17,000 feet the pilot noticed the left oil pressure 10#low, but still in the green. Oil pressure continued… - [Incident 19951123043069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951123043069I), Nov 23, 1995: Cessna 404CESSNA (N404BA), Buffalo, NY. Narrative: on Thursday, November 23, 1995, a Cessna 404 operated by business air, inc. lost power on the #1 engine after take-off from Buffalo, NY (buf) on a… - [Incident 19951121041129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951121041129I), Nov 21, 1995: Cessna 404CESSNA (N5409G), Syracuse, NY. Narrative: on November 21, 1995, Cessna 404 N5409G, operated by business air freight, part 135 operator, during a repositioning flight, experienced a rough… - [Accident 19950905027879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950905027879A), Sep 5, 1995: Cessna 404CESSNA (N48SA), La Verne, CA, Substantial damage. During landing rollout, right main gear collapsed, aircraft slid off runway into a field. - [Accident 19950810036279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950810036279A), Aug 10, 1995: Cessna 404CESSNA (N461MC), Raiford, FL, Substantial damage. Landed on wet sod strip. Decelerated rapidly. Nose gear collapsed. Skidded into a ditch. - [Incident 19950809031059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950809031059I), Aug 9, 1995: Cessna 404CESSNA (N27SA), Wichita, KS. Unsafe gear on approach. Landed normal. Found faulty down lock switch. - [Accident 19950626014929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950626014929A), Jun 26, 1995: Cessna 404CESSNA (N36998), Alamosa, CO, Substantial damage. Both engines quit on climbout. Landed gear up. Aircraft had been serviced with jet fuel. Pilot failed note knozzle. - [Incident 19941216044279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941216044279I), Dec 16, 1994: Cessna 404CESSNA (N104FA), Rochester, NY. Blew right main tire on landing. Replaced tire. - [Incident 19941014039579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941014039579I), Oct 14, 1994: Cessna 404CESSNA (N404BA), Buffalo, NY, Minor damage. During descent door ajar light came on. Checked cockpit emergency door. Came open damaged hinges and door frame. - [Incident 19940303000929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940303000929I), Mar 3, 1994: Cessna 404CESSNA (N8754G), Lansing, MI, Minor damage. Left main gear went over a drain while taxiing on rmp. Drain cover collapsed. Ground under drain had washed away. - [Incident 19940131004379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940131004379I), Jan 31, 1994: Cessna 404CESSNA (N28SA), Lansing, MI, Minor damage. Narrative: on January 01, 1994, at 2140 EDT, a Cessna 404, N28SA, owned and operated by superior aviation inc., departed the runway surface and collided with a… - [Incident 19940117002259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940117002259I), Jan 17, 1994: Cessna 404CESSNA (N404BA), Syracuse, NY. Narrative: on January 17, 1994, at 20:15, a Cessna 404, registered to business air, sky courier 328, lost its windshield heat while descending through moderate… - [Accident 19931217049169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931217049169A), Dec 17, 1993: Cessna 404CESSNA (N8919G), Big Rapids, MI, Substantial damage. VOR turned on for pilots approach. Hurried approach fearing it would be turned off. Busted mda. Hit trees landing. - [Accident 19930712028139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930712028139A), Jul 12, 1993: Cessna 404CESSNA (N37167), Cincinnati, OH, Substantial damage. Right engine cylinder blew off. Caused engine fire. Landed safely. Appears cylinder hold down bolts improper torque - [Incident 19930421013709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930421013709I), Apr 21, 1993: Cessna 404CESSNA (N41059), Akron, OH, Minor damage. Left landing gear collapsed while taxiing to ramp. Landed gear actuator had failed. - [Incident 19930326012069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930326012069I), Mar 26, 1993: Cessna 404CESSNA (N54ZP), St Paul, MN. Engine rough. Secured right engine. Returned. Landed safely. Found crankshaft broken at two places. - [Incident 19921230054419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921230054419I), Dec 30, 1992: Cessna 404CESSNA (N5409G), Syracuse, NY, Minor damage. Left wing tip and aileron damage while taxiing to cargo ramp. Aircraft appeared to sustain damage from prop strike. - [Incident 19920828037349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920828037349I), Aug 28, 1992: Cessna 404CESSNA (N54SA), Lansing, MI, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. The nose gear trunnion had failed. - [Incident 19920121002699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920121002699I), Jan 21, 1992: Cessna 404CESSNA (N8754G), Columbus, OH. Engine wound down in flight. Landed safely at destination. Fuel tank empty. Defective right fuel tank sending unit. - [Incident 19910226010429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910226010429I), Feb 26, 1991: Cessna 404CESSNA (N88719), West Branch, MI, Minor damage. On landing rollout struck a deer. - [Incident 19910202007119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910202007119I), Feb 2, 1991: Cessna 404CESSNA (N77404), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Departed taxiway while taxiing to ramp. Right brake had failed. Found a loose line to the park brake shuttle valve - [Incident 19910126006709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910126006709I), Jan 26, 1991: Fokker F27MK500 (N27SA), Pittsburgh, PA. NR2 engine shut down when accessory gear box illuminated. Found air compressor was leaking oil internally. - [Accident 19901112050989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901112050989A), Nov 12, 1990: Cessna 404CESSNA (N54SA), Pittsburgh, PA, Substantial damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing roll. Attach bolts were badly worn and broke off as nose wheel touched down. - [Incident 19901111055409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901111055409I), Nov 11, 1990: Cessna 404CESSNA (N404GB), Mc Kinney, TX. Left side window aft of pilot blew out on descent. Returned to airport and landed safely. - [Accident 19900316004599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900316004599A), Mar 16, 1990: Cessna 404CESSNA (N27RD), Reykjavik, IC, Destroyed. Ditched and sank. One pilot rescued - [Incident 19900220015129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900220015129I), Feb 20, 1990: Cessna 404CESSNA (N41SA), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. Propeller hit nose of parked aircraft taxiing to ramp. Poor visibility due to darkness and weather. All 135: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-404/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (53, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2024FA0000433](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000433), May 26, 2024: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. ON DEPARTURE FROM KBFL, THE LEFT ENGINE LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE RETAINED PARTIAL POWER AND THE PROPELLER WAS NOT FEATHERED. THE PILOT IMMED - [SDR 2023FA0000115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000115), Jan 27, 2023: LANDING GEAR. INOPERATIVE. PILOT REPORTED RIGHT LANDING GEAR WOLD NOT EXTEND, WHEN SELECTED. THE EMERGENCY BLOW DOWN BOTTLE WAS ACTIVATED AND ALL GEARS CAME DOWN AND LOCKED. - [SDR HTKA202001080000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HTKA202001080000), Nov 14, 2019: ENGINE. FAILED. ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT. NUMBER 1 CONNECTING ROD AND (CRANK END) PROTRUDING THROUGH TOP OF ENGINE CASE. RIGHT MAGNETO BROKEN OFF ITS MOUNT. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN - [SDR 2020FA0000006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000006), Oct 28, 2019: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. ENGINE DEVELOPED LOW OIL PRESSURE IN FLIGHT APPROX 20 PSI. REMOVED AND CLEANED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF PLUNGER. FOUND CARBON BITS IN OIL FROM CAVITY. ABOUT 20 HOURS - [SDR HTKA2020010800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HTKA2020010800001), Aug 16, 2019: ENGINE. FAILED. ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT. NR 5 AND NR 6 CONNECTING ROD (CRANK END) PROTRUDING THROUGH TOP OF ENGINE CASE. HOLES IN BOTH SIDES OF CASE BELOW NR 5 AND NR 6 CYLINDE - [SDR DUFA20190619001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DUFA20190619001), Jun 15, 2019: CASE. CRACKED. WHILE ON A ONE MILE FINAL APPROACH, THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE DEVELOPED A SEVERE VIBRATION AND BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP WAS SELECTED TO HIGH BUT - [SDR DUFA20170330001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DUFA20170330001), Mar 28, 2017: LINE. FAILED. DEPARTED, SELECTED GEAR UP AND SHORTLY AFTER BEGAN TO GET A PETROLEUM ODOR IN THE CABIN. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT THE LEFT HYD FLOW ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, - [SDR DUFA20140506002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DUFA20140506002), May 6, 2014: HOSE. DETERIORATED. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED THE LT ENG OIL PRESS DROPPING. ONCE THE OIL PRESS DROPPED BELOW THE GREEN ARC, SHUT DOWN THE LT ENG & CONTACTED CTR. D - [SDR BGJA2014042300002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BGJA2014042300002), Apr 3, 2014: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. THE ACFT HAD TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE DURING FLIGHT, DUE TO BOTH CHARGING SYSTEMS FAILING TOGETHER. RT ALTERNATOR FAILED DURING CRUISE, SHORTLY AFTER LT ALTERNA - [SDR BGJA201404230001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BGJA201404230001), Apr 3, 2014: CLUTCH. FAILED. DURING FLIGHT, THE LT ENGINE ALTERNATOR STOPPED PRODUCING POWER DUE TO THE DRIVE CLUTCH SLIPPING. AFTER LANDING, REMOVED ALTERNATOR AND CHECKED THE DRIVE CLUTCH - [SDR KY7A20131204001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20131204001), Dec 4, 2013: GASKET. FAILED. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM DEN, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE LT PNEUMATIC PUMP WAS INOPERATIVE. MX REPLACED THE PNEUMATIC PUMP & THE ACFT DEPARTED, CRUISING AT FL20 - [SDR KY7A20120727002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20120727002), Jul 26, 2012: OIL SYSTEM. LOW PRESSURE. PILOT REPORTED THAT WHEN CONFIGURING THE ACFT FOR CRUISE FLIGHT THE LT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE DECREASED. PILOT NOTED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE WAS DECLINING AND S - [SDR KY7A12052501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A12052501), May 25, 2012: HINGE. CRACKED. NLG FAILED TO EXTEND DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS DURING TRAINING FLIGHT. FLIGHT CREW PERFORMED EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION PROCEDURES; NOSE GEAR EXTENDED AND - [SDR CA120227001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120227001), Feb 12, 2012: INDICATION SYS. SPLIT. (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED PRE-FLIGHT AUTO-FEATHER CHECKS, THE PILOTS REPORTED A TORQUE SPLIT OF 300 LB FT, NR 2 LAGGING. AFTER RETURNING TO THE RAMP, RETARDING & A - [SDR 2010FA0000387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000387), Apr 1, 2010: BRACKET. BROKEN. (H12R) PREFLIGHT CONTROL CHECKED GOOD, THE ELEVATOR WAS HITTING THE CONTROL STOPS, ON TAKEOFF THE ACFT HAD PARTIAL ELEVATOR CONTROL, ON LANDING THE ACFT HAD PAR - [SDR KY7A14756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A14756), Jul 6, 2009: CONTROL CABLE. WORN. ALL FOUR AILERON PRIMARY CONTROL CABLES FOUND WORN, SEVERING SEVERAL STRANDS AT WING STATION 50.021 WHERE IS PASSES IN FRONT OF THE OUTBOARD FLAP BELLCRANK. ONE - [SDR KY7A14634A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A14634A), Jun 5, 2009: LINE. FRACTURED. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE FAILURE IN RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE BETWEEN FLOW VALVE AND FILTER HOUSING OCCURRED IN 90° BEND. - [SDR KY7A14634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A14634), Jun 5, 2009: LINE. FAILED. HYDRAULIC LINE FAILURE CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF FLUID PREVENTING NORMAL GEAR EXTENSION. EMERGENCY BLOWDOWN FAILED DUE TO FAILURE OF PNEUMATIC LINE FAILURE AT BLOWDO - [SDR 2009FA0000483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000483), May 27, 2009: LINE. CRACKED. HYDRAULIC FLUID DEPLETION HAVE OCCURRED. (TWO WERE FLAP FAILURE TO EXTEND AND ONE THE LANDING GEAR HAD TO BE EXTENDED USING THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION SYS. THESE F - [SDR GNB2009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GNB2009F00000), May 26, 2009: SLEEVE. CRACKED. AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT FELT ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. ACFT RETURNED TO FIELD. MX DISCOVERED NR 2 CYLINDER UPPER DECK NOZZLE TUBE CRACKED. POSSIBLE WEAK WELD OF OUTSID - [SDR M7JA2009030200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M7JA2009030200001), Sep 13, 2008: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE CAPTAIN NOTICE A DROP IN THE RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WITH INCREASE IN OIL TEMP. THERE WAS NOT VIBRATION OR VISIBLE OIL LEAKS ON THE MENTION - [SDR DUFA20070002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DUFA20070002), Apr 10, 2007: STUD. SHEARED. WHILE ON APPROACH TO AIRPORT, THE PILOT NOTICED MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPING AS WELL AS OIL PRESSURE FROM THE RIGHT ENGINE. HE ALSO BEGAN TO FEEL A VIBRATION FROM - [SDR DUFA041007001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DUFA041007001), Apr 10, 2007: STUD. SHEARED. WHILE ON APPROACH TO AIRPORT, THE PILOT NOTICED MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPING AS WELL AS OIL PRESSURE FROM THE RT ENGINE. HE ALSO BEGAN TO FEEL A VIBRATION FROM TH - [SDR 2007FA0000226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000226), Feb 20, 2007: ENGINE. FAILED. THIS ENGINE FAILED TO THE TERMINOLOGY OF CATASTROPHIC AT THE NR 1 AND NR 2 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD LOCATIONS DURING A MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT WITHIN TEN MINUTES - [SDR BAC001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAC001), Aug 2, 2006: LINE. DISCONNECTED. PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE LEFT ENGINE FUEL FLOW SUDDENLY DROPPED OFF AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND LOSE POWER. THE BOOST PUMP WAS S - [SDR BAC005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAC005), Aug 2, 2006: TUBE. DISCONNECTED. PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE LT ENGINE FUEL FLOW SUDDENLY DROPPED OFF AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND LOSE POWER. THE BOOST PUMP WAS SEL - [SDR BGJ2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BGJ2006F00000), Jan 6, 2006: CYLINDER. CRACKED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN CRUISE POWER CONFIGURATION. NR 5 CYLINDER BARREL ON RT ENGINE CRACKED AND SEPARATED APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES FROM MOUNTING BASE IN THE BARREL - [SDR AU510002176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002176), Dec 12, 2005: CONNECTOR. FAULTY. (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN MICROSWITCH WIRE CONNECTOR FAULTY. SUSPECT CONNECTOR WAS NOT AN APPROVED ITEM. (OTHER CAUSE: MAINTENANCE CONTROL ISSUE ) (CASA N - [SDR AU510001970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001970), Dec 12, 2005: HUB. CORRODED. PROPELLER HUB CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS IN BLADE SOCKET AREA. - [SDR AU510001816](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001816), Dec 12, 2005: STUD. BROKEN. RT ENGINE NR 5 CYLINDER HOLD-DOWN STUDS (2OFF) BROKEN OFF FLUSH WITH THE CYLINDER BASE. - [SDR AU510001799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001799), Dec 12, 2005: SWITCH. UNSERVICEABLE. (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK MICROSWITCH FAILED. SWITCH HAD ONLY 54.5 HOURS OPERATION SINCE REPLACEMENT. (CASA NR 510001799) - [SDR AU510001730](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001730), Dec 12, 2005: BEARING. COLLAPSED. RT ENG DRIVEN ALT FAILED. ALT DRIVE COUPLING SHEARED AND ALT FRONT BEARING COLLAPSED. RED ELASTOMER MAT`L FROM ALT DRIVE COUPLING AND MINOR METALLIC PARTICLES V - [SDR AU510001695](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001695), Dec 12, 2005: BEARING. DAMAGED. ENGINE METAL CONTAMINATION. BULK STRIP FOUND THAT THE TWO REARMOST MAIN BEARINGS WERE DAMAGED. INSPECTION OF THE CRANKSHAFT IN THE VICINITY OF THE TWO REARMOST - [SDR AU510001619](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001619), Dec 12, 2005: HEATER. FAULTY. (AUS) CABIN HEATER FAULTY. SMOKE IN CABIN. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FORWARD VENT BLOWER INOPERATIVE DUE MOTOR BRUSH HANGUP. INSPECTION OF THE HEATER FOUND DISCOL - [SDR AU510001530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001530), Dec 12, 2005: UPLOCK SWITCH. FAILED. LT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK MICROSWITCH FAULTY. - [SDR AU510001489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001489), Dec 12, 2005: BEARING. FAILED. (AUS) ENGINE METAL CONTAMINATION. WORKSHOP STRIP AND INVESTIGATION FOUND NR 2 AND NR 3 MAIN BEARINGS FAILED. BEARING SHELLS BROKE UP CAUSING DAMAGE TO CRANKCASE - [SDR AU510001447](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001447), Dec 12, 2005: BOLT. BROKEN. (AUS) ENGINE INTERNAL DAMAGE. SUSPECT CAUSED BY FAILURE OF NR 5 CONNECTING ROD BOLT OR CONNECTING ROD. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING. - [SDR AU510001529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001529), Sep 6, 2005: UPLOCK SWITCH. DAMAGED. LT MAIN LANDING GEAR MICROSWITCH DAMAGED INTERNALLY. - [SDR AU510002082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002082), Aug 11, 2005: CIRCUIT CARD. FAILED. GPS DATA CARD FAILED. - [SDR 2005FA0000621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000621), Apr 11, 2005: CONTROL CABLE. DAMAGED. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CABLE TO BE BLENDED AT FAIRLEAD APPROX 6 INCHES FROM AFT END OF CABLE. PROBABLE CAUSE FROM NEW STYLE (STAINLESS STEEL) CABLE. NEW STYLE - [SDR AU510001856](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001856), Mar 6, 2005: SWITCH. FAILED. LT ENGINE STARTER SWITCH FAILED. SWITCH REMAINED ENGAGED. - [SDR GNB2005F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GNB2005F00003), Jan 11, 2005: LINE. CORRODED. FAILED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CHECK. LINE LAYING ON DUCTING FOR HEATING CAUSING CORROSION TO FORM. (SW01200502894) (K) - [SDR 2004F00429](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00429), Nov 29, 2004: SENSOR. BURNED OUT. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM THE LEFT ENGINE FORWARD COWL AREA. AS A PRECAUTION, THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND SECURED. THE AIRCRA - [SDR 2004FA0000839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000839), Oct 14, 2004: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. DURING OUR INITIAL INSPECTION OF THIS AIRCRAFT, DISCOVERED SEVERE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON UPPER AND LOWER REAR SPAR CAPS. THE AREA OF CORROSION IS LOCATED IN - [SDR 2004FA0000838](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000838), Oct 14, 2004: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. DURING OUR INITIAL INSPECTION OF THIS AIRCRAFT, DISCOVERED SEVERE INTERGARNULAR CORROSION ON UPPER AND LOWER REAR SPAR CAPS. THE AREA OF CORROSION IS LOCATED IN - [SDR EAT2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EAT2003F00000), Feb 1, 2003: SPAR. DAMAGED. DURING A REPAIR FOR A EXHAUST BRACKET AND LOWER SKIN REPAIRS ON THE LEFT ENGINE NACELLE HEAT DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LFET FORWARD SPAR BETWEEN WING STA CWS88-10 - [SDR J7H2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7H2002F00000), Sep 1, 2002: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. THREE FACTORY NEW ENGINE CRANK CASE CRACKED JUST OVER ONE THOUSAND HOURS OF OPERATIONS, DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS. THE LAST ENGINE CRANK CASE CRACKED AT 1034 AND - [SDR GNB2002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GNB2002F00001), May 30, 2002: CONTROL CABLE. DAMAGED. DURING FUSELAGE INSPECTION FORWARD LEFT RUDDER CABLE BLENDED WERE THE CABLE WEST THRU A RIB WHICH HAD A FANALIC BLOCK ON RIB FOR ANTI-CHAFE PROTECTION. - [SDR 2001FA0000062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000062), Jun 11, 2001: CONTROL CABLE. INOPERATIVE. LEFT HAND AFT AILERON CABLE. PN 5815103-26CR ( BLENDED ) - [SDR 2001FA0000061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000061), Jun 11, 2001: LINK. BENT. LINK ASSEMBLY DRAG. 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