Why did the Cessna 400 fail?

In December 2010 a Cessna 400 that was being test flown by an FAA test pilot at the factory developed a fuel leak, the cause of which was determined to be that the aircraft had “suffered a significant structural failure in the wing during a production acceptance flight test.

How far can Cessna 400?

25,000 feet
The 400 is certified up to 25,000 feet, and the POH tells owners that they can expect 235 knots true airspeed at 85-percent power with best power (rich of peak) mixtures that result in a 25-gallon-per-hour fuel-consumption rate.

How much is a Cessna 400?

Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned CESSNA Corvalis 400 TTx is $650,000.00. A $325,000.00 loan over 120 months including $1354.17 per month in interest equates to a $16,296.71 per-period payment.

How many seats does a Cessna 400 have?

3
Cessna 400/Number of seats

How fast is a Columbia 400?

435 km/h
Cessna 400/Top speed

How much does a TTX cost?

Overview: The Cessna TTX is a single-engine, fixed-gear, low-wing aircraft built to go fast. The Cessna TTX or Cessna 400 can cruise at 270 mph and has an average selling price of $715,000.

Is Cessna 400 Safe?

According to the stats: Cirrus and Cessna 350/400 are involved in fatal accidents at about 3 times the rate of Diamond and Cessna 172/182 aircraft. A well maintained turbocharged aircraft that is properly operated is a very reliable machine.

What is the difference between a Cessna 350 and 400?

Cessna’s model 350 is spin resistant while the 400 model is spin recoverable. The Cessna 350 is powered by a Teledyne Continental IO-550-N single piston engine developing 231.16kW at 2,700rpm driving a constant speed three-blade McCauley metal propeller with blade heaters.

How much is a new Cessna TTX?

What happened to Cessna TTX?

Textron Aviation on Feb. 21 confirmed that the Cessna TTx, notwithstanding the eye-pleasing ramp appeal and speed to spare that wowed more than a few pilots and aviation writers, has ceased production. He created Columbia Aircraft to build and certify the Columbia 300, and the Columbia 400.

What is the range of a Cessna TTX?

2,038 km
Cessna 400/Range