Cessna 400 Corvalis TT

The turbocharged composite single built for high-altitude speed.

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‘VH-CSV’ Cessna 400 TT Corvalis – © Robert Frola

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Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: COL4 2006–2018 Active $620,000 (2008)

The Cessna 400 Corvalis TT was introduced as a turbocharged development of the Columbia 400. Designed for high-altitude performance, it emphasized speed and advanced avionics. The aircraft competed in the high-performance single market.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Teledyne Continental TISO 550C Flat 6
Engine type
Piston
Power
310 hp · 231 kW
Avionics
Garmin G1000
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
4
Crew
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Cabin width
4 ft 2 in  ·  1.27 m
Cabin height
4 ft 1 in  ·  1.24 m
Cabin length
11 ft 7 in  ·  3.54 m
Exterior length
25 ft 2 in  ·  7.67 m
Tail height
9 ft 0 in  ·  2.74 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 5 in  ·  1.35 m
Wing span
35 ft 9 in  ·  10.90 m
Baggage volume
25 ft³  ·  0.7 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
3,600 lb  ·  1,650 kg
Max landing weight
3,400 lb  ·  1,550 kg
Max payload
750 lb  ·  350 kg
Fuel capacity
110 gal · 400 L · 300 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
235 kt  ·  270 mph  ·  435 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
59 kt  ·  68 mph  ·  109 km/h
Range
1,250 nm  ·  1,440 mi  ·  2,320 km
Fuel burn
10.83 nm/gal  ·  5.30 km/L
Ceiling
25,000 ft  ·  7,600 m
Rate of climb
1,450 ft/min  ·  7 m/s
Takeoff distance
1,900 ft  ·  580 m
Landing distance
1,260 ft  ·  380 m
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Operational Context

Cessna 400 Corvalis TT — turbocharged composite single

The 400 entered service in 2007 under Cessna branding. It features a low-wing composite airframe and retractable landing gear. Turbocharging enhances high-altitude capability.

A Continental turbocharged piston engine producing approximately 310 horsepower powers the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 235 knots (435 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 3,600 pounds (1,633 kg).

The Corvalis TT offered one of the fastest cruise speeds among piston singles of its era. Production concluded as Cessna reorganized its high-performance lineup. The aircraft remains valued for its speed and efficiency.