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Cessna 414

The Cessna 414 is a light, pressurized, twin-engine transport aircraft manufactured in the United States by Cessna. The initial model first took flight in 1968. A later, enhanced version of the aircraft, known as the 414A Chancellor, was introduced in 1978.

5 hours ago : Cessna 414 Plane Crashes off San Diego Coast; Coast Guard Responds, Six Aboard

A Cessna 414 plane, en route to Phoenix, crashed into the ocean off the coast of San Diego near Point Loma. The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the incident, with six people reported to be aboard the aircraft.

November 1968: Cessna 414 Prototype First Flight

On November 1968, the prototype of the Cessna 414, registered as N7170C, had its first flight. This aircraft was powered by two wing-mounted 310 hp Continental TSIO-520-J engines.

1968: Cessna 414 First Flight

In 1968, the Cessna 414, a light, pressurized, twin-engine transport aircraft, had its first flight.

1974: American Jet Industries Turbo Star Conversion

In 1974, American Jet Industries built a turboprop-powered conversion of the Cessna 414, named the Turbo Star Pressurized 414, using Allison 250-B17B engines.

1976: Chancellor Model Marketing

In 1976, the name Chancellor was used for Cessna 414 models being marketed.

1977: Scenic Airlines Purchases Turbo Star Design Rights

In 1977, Scenic Airlines of Las Vegas purchased the rights to the Turbo Star Pressurized 414 design.

1978: Introduction of Improved Cessna 414A Chancellor Variant

In 1978, an improved variant of the Cessna 414 was introduced as the 414A Chancellor.

1978: Introduction of Cessna 414A Chancellor

In 1978, the Cessna 414A Chancellor was introduced as an improved variant with a redesigned wing, integral fuel tanks, and an extended nose for more baggage space.

1982: Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft

In 1982, data regarding the Cessna 414 was published in Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1982-83.