Cessna 414A for sale (perfect SR22 step-up) [Now under offer]

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neil Posted: 30 Jun 2009 13:44

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8037.Cessna 414 Brochure rev B 2009-06-29.pdf

I hate making this post.  After hearing from our main client last week that they are cutting our budget by $800,000 annually I am having to make some hard choices.  I currently own a Cessna 414A and a Cirrus SR22.  I had planned to sell the Cirrus and keep the Cessna because of its additional capabilities (more seats, real known weather equipped, pressurized), but now I am having to reverse that decision.  Don't get me wrong, the Cirrus is a great plane, it just doesn't have the same capabilities as the Cessna.

So, I have attached the prospectus for my aircraft (top of this post).  It is listed at $495K.  It was the sixth from the last Cessna 414 every built.  It is a sweet plane that provides a LOT of capability for less than the price of a new Cirrus.

Full disclosure, there is damage history (see brochure).  That is one reason the aircraft is affordable.

Sigh.  I have really mixed feelings about this decision, so feel free to ignore the brochure.

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wolfala Posted: 1 Jul 2009 5:04 | In reply to neil

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Neil I am so sorry to hear this. I know how highly you spoke of your 414 being able to make trips the 22 could ill afford. I sincerely hope you pick up another client to make up the difference. Certainly is a beautiful ship.

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ylukito Posted: 1 Jul 2009 22:34 | In reply to neil

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Nice airplane,

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neil Posted: 2 Jul 2009 11:14 | In reply to ylukito

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Thanks.  I am bummed to have to sell it.  I thought I was going to make it through the recession without having to do so. 

But, I still have a Cirrus, so whining would be bad form!

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neil Posted: 3 Jul 2009 11:50 | In reply to neil

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I have gotten a lot of response to the Cessna 414.  I thought I would make a quick post saying it is (tentatively) sold (to a COPA member, in fact).  If that deal falls through I will relist it.

Thanks!

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ylukito Posted: 3 Jul 2009 15:28 | In reply to neil

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Neil congratulations on selling your plane, I have plenty of times on 414 it is a nice a/c and I was considering selling my cirrus and get your plane.

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neil Posted: 4 Jul 2009 21:56 | In reply to ylukito

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Thanks -- it really is a great step-up option for Cirrus drivers.