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1978 Cessna 414AMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Phoenix, AZ, USA

Offered by Fresh Aircraft Sales, this 1978 Cessna 414A (registration N5688C, serial number 414A0221) represents a compelling opportunity for both commercial and personal use. The listing highlights its suitability for a Part 135 revenue-generating operation or weekend family travel, and notes that the aircraft is available for bonus depreciation. With a total airframe time of 5,525.9 hours, this RAM VII-modified 414A is currently undergoing an extensive annual inspection, making it an ideal time for a prospective buyer's mechanic to conduct a pre-purchase examination. The seller notes no damage history (NDH).

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Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
414 Chancellor
Model
414A
Tail #
N5688C
Serial #
414A0221

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger
Useful Load
1,876 lbs
Seats
7

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,525.9 hrs
Engine 1 Time
289.3 hrs (SOH)
Engine 2 Time
289.3 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
(SOH)
Prop 2 Time
(SOH)
Inspection Status
This aircraft is getting an extensive annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS W Nav/Com 1; GNS Nav/Com 2

Comms

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS W Nav/Com 1; GNS Nav/Com 2;

AP

Cessna 800B - Autopilot with Flight Director

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 7000B

Traffic

Garmin GTX 330 - GTX ADSB Out

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADSB In/Out; GTX ADSB Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADSB In/Out

EMS

Avedyne F50

PFD

King HSI

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

A/C Yes

Lighting

Nav/Strobe Lights, Taxi/Landing Lights

Trim

Rudder Trim

Hobbs Meter

Spoilers

Seats

Dual Articulating Seats - 7 Plus Belts

Intercom

New Intercom 2026

Cowl Flaps

Tables

Writing Tables

Brakes

Dual Brakes

Vortex Generators

Visors

Rosen Visors

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Paint Rating
9/10
Interior Notes
10 of 10
Exterior Notes
9 of 10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2

Asking Price

$499,900

Aircraft Location

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 7, 2026: $499,900 - controller

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First Seen: Aug 7, 2026

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Asking Price

$499,900