What a EA 400 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 3 EA 400 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
How far can a Extra Aircraft EA 400 fly?
A Extra Aircraft EA 400 flies about 1,160 nm, roughly 2,148 km, which is about 6 h 10 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Extra Aircraft EA 400 cost to own?
A Extra Aircraft EA 400 costs about EUR 2,607 a month to run, or about EUR 279 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Extra Aircraft EA 400
Aircraft overview
The Extra Aircraft EA 400 is a German-built, pressurized, single-engine piston aircraft developed by Extra Flugzeugbau, later Extra Aircraft. The prototype first flew in 1996, with limited production following in the late 1990s and 2000s. It was designed as a six-seat personal and business aircraft, using an all-composite airframe and retractable landing gear. The EA 400 matters because it occupies a rare niche: a pressurized piston single with a relatively fast cruise profile, long-distance capability and cabin access more often associated with larger piston twins or turboprops.
Performance & specifications
Typical published performance places the Extra Aircraft EA 400 in the low 200 knot cruise range, with maximum cruise commonly cited around 230 knots depending on altitude, power setting and aircraft condition. Range is commonly published at about 1,600 nautical miles under long-range cruise assumptions. The aircraft has a certified ceiling of 25,000 feet, supported by cabin pressurization. Power comes from a Continental TSIOL-550-C, a turbocharged, liquid-cooled six-cylinder piston engine rated at 350 hp. Useful load varies by individual aircraft and equipment fit, so buyers should rely on the specific weight and balance record rather than generic figures.
Cabin & avionics
The cabin is arranged for up to six occupants, typically with two front seats and four passenger seats. The pressurized cabin is the defining feature for cross-country use, allowing flight above much weather and improving passenger comfort compared with unpressurized piston singles. The EA 400 predates widespread factory Garmin G1000 installations, so original panels are usually based around conventional instruments and Bendix/King equipment, often with an autopilot. Many aircraft on the used market have been modernized with Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, ADS-B, engine monitors, digital audio panels or glass-panel retrofit displays.
Buying & value
The Extra Aircraft EA 400 is a low-production aircraft, so condition, documentation and maintenance continuity can matter more than broad market averages. Pre-purchase inspections should focus on the Continental TSIOL-550-C installation, liquid-cooling system, turbocharging, pressurization system, retractable landing gear and composite airframe condition. Buyers should verify parts availability, service history, weight and balance, avionics approvals and compliance with all applicable airworthiness directives and service bulletins. Common upgrades include WAAS navigation, ADS-B, modern transponders, engine instrumentation and panel refurbishment. In the used market, the EA 400 is typically cross-shopped against high-performance piston singles, pressurized piston twins and older entry turboprops, with its value shaped by rarity and maintenance support.