Cessna 402A

Aircraft Manufacturer: Cessna

Model: 402A

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Cessna
Manufacturer Serial Number 207590M
Model 402A
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Cruise Speed 198 MPH / 172 knots
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 2 engines
Number of Seats 9 seats
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Safety Analysis

No NTSB accidents are recorded for this model in the 2008-present window across the 3 currently-registered aircraft. Absence of recorded accidents is not a safety verdict. Methodology →

Airworthiness Directives

Composition of FAA airworthiness directives (ADs) that apply to this model, as of October 8, 2026. ADs are mandatory FAA-issued corrective actions for safety-of-flight issues. Pilots, owners, and operators should always verify against the current FAA AD listing before any maintenance or flight action. Methodology →

3 active · 3 total airworthiness directives issued against this model · most recent:


Time series

Directives by year

Count of airworthiness directives issued against this model per calendar year (publication date in the Federal Register). Includes both active and superseded directives. An active AD still applies; a superseded one was replaced by a later AD.

2005 – 2009 Total 3
Airworthiness directives by year Airworthiness directives by year (total 3 observed): 2005 2, 2009 1. 1 2 3 4 0 2 '05 1 '09

Recent directives

The most recent airworthiness directives applicable to this model, by effective date. A Superseded badge means a later AD has replaced this one; we still list the original so it isn't lost from the page.

AD number Effective date Subject Status
2009-04-04 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B Airplanes Active
2005-20-25 Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, and 441 Airplanes Active
2005-12-12 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A Airplanes Active
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