Columbia 400 for Sale — Turbocharged High-Altitude Performance
The Columbia 400 (Cessna 400 after Cessna's acquisition) takes the Columbia 350's proven composite airframe and adds the Continental TSIO-550-C turbocharged engine to create the fastest single-engine piston production aircraft available when certified — capable of cruise speeds exceeding 235 knots true airspeed at altitude. The turbocharger maintains rated power to altitudes above 25,000 feet, allowing the 400 to operate where piston singles rarely venture, overflying weather that grounds aircraft at lower altitudes and delivering true airspeeds that make cross-country travel genuinely competitive with light turbine aircraft in trip time per dollar spent.
Performance at Altitude
The Columbia 400's performance numbers are its defining characteristic. At FL250, the TSIO-550-C maintains approximately 310 horsepower, producing true airspeeds of 230+ knots that no naturally-aspirated competitor approaches. The cabin altitude at 25,000 feet without pressurization requires supplemental oxygen for both pilot and passengers, but operators willing to invest in portable oxygen equipment gain access to a flight environment where direct routing, smooth air, and exceptional groundspeeds combine to make the 400 one of the most effective time-savers in the piston fleet.
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