Cessna 402

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1967 model Cessna 402

The 1967 model Cessna 402 showing the four oval windows charcteristic of early 402s

The Cessna 401 and 402 are series of 6 to 10 place light twin piston engine aircraft. This line was manufactured by Cessna from 1966 to 1985 under the name Utiliner and Businessliner.

1 Cessna 401
2 Development
3 Operators
4 Specifications (402C)
- 4.1 General characteristics
- 4.2 Performance
5 Military Operators
6 External links
7 Reference
8 Related content

[edit] Cessna 401

The Cessna 401 was similar to the 402, but optimized for corporate transport, having fewer seats than the 402. The 401 only remained in production until mid-1972.

[edit] Development

The Cessna 401s, 402s, 402As and some 402Bs built from 1967 to 1971 had four small oval windows, which gave the aircraft a similar appearance as the pressurized Cessna 340. Starting half way through the production of the Cessna 402B the window configuration was changed to the more distinctive five rectuangular windows.

[edit] Operators

Cessna 402s are widely used as airliners on short and thin routes from smaller communities, often with destinations of larger hubs to connect with the major airlines. The Cessna 402 is currently flown by Cape Air, among other operators.

[edit] Specifications (402C)

[edit] General characteristics

Crew: 1-2
Capacity: up to 9 passengers depending on configuration
Length: 11.09m (36ft 5in)
Wingspan: 13.45m (44ft 2in)
Height: 3.49m (11ft 6in)
Wing area: 21.0m² (225.8sq ft)
Empty: 1845kg (4069lb)
Loaded: lb ( kg)
Maximum takeoff: 3107kg (6850lb)
Powerplant: 2x Continental TSIO-520-VB 240kW (325hp) turbocharged and fuel injected