Cessna 414A Chancellor
Cessna · United States · first flew 1969 · light aircraft
The Cessna 414A Chancellor is a pressurised twin-engine piston business aircraft, introduced as an upgrade of the Cessna 414 with a new wet wing for improved fuel capacity and range. It seats up to six passengers in pressurised comfort at altitudes up to 30,000 feet.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.09 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pressurised twin-piston cabin monoplane with wet wing tips
- Dual Continental TSIO-520 turbocharged engines
- Club seating for six in pressurised cabin — Cessna 400 series look
Low-wing twin with the characteristic Cessna 400-series oval cabin windows, pronounced turbocharged engine cowlings with intercooler inlets, and a moderately tapered wing; the pressurised fuselage gives a deeper cross-section than the unpressurised 402.
Specifications
- The Cessna 414A Chancellor has a length of 11.09 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.4 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 435 km/h (270 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Cessna introduced the 414 in 1969 and the improved 414A Chancellor in 1978, the latter featuring a new 'wet wing' design integrating fuel tanks into the wing structure for increased range. The 414A bridged the gap between the unpressurised Cessna 402 and the heavier turboprop 421 in Cessna's range. Production continued until 1985, with approximately 1,070 Chancellors built.
Variants
The 414A Chancellor is itself the upgraded version of the original 414; no significant sub-variants of the 414A were produced, though aftermarket modifications (winglets, turbine conversions) are common.
Where you'll see it
Used extensively by business travellers, charter operators, and air taxi companies throughout North America and beyond; many remain in active private use.
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