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Where can I purchase a new Cessna aircraft? Can I purchase my aircraft directly from the factory? |
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You may purchase a new Cessna aircraft from your local CSTAR (Cessna Sales Team Authorized Representative) or directly from Cessna. |
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How do I find the Cessna dealer in my area? |
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To find a CSTAR (Cessna Sales Team Authorized Representative) near you, please use our online locator, http://www.se.cessna.com/cstars/index.chtml or call 1-800-4CESSNA or (316) 517-6056. |
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Where can I get the best deal on a new Cessna Aircraft?
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Our pricing structure is uniform throughout our worldwide distribution system. There is no difference in price if you buy an aircraft directly from the factory or through your local CSTAR. Cessna encourages you to work with your local CSTAR, who is in the best position to know your special needs, provide personal service, and help administer the Cessna warranty after delivery.
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Where can I see a new aircraft and schedule a demo flight?
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Your first point of contact should be your local CSTAR. They periodically have a variety of aircraft on their ramps for you to take a demonstration flight. Secondly, we have Regional Sales Managers assigned to each region who can also assist with demonstration flights. To locate a CSTAR near you, please call 1-800-4CESSNA or (316) 517-6056, or use our online locator, http://www.se.cessna.com/cstars/index.chtml |
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Can I use my current aircraft as a trade-in?
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Our CSTAR network can assist you with trade-in aircraft.
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Does Cessna have its own financing available? |
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Cessna Finance Corporation offers attractive financing for all our new aircraft. For more information on current finance programs and for sample finance structures for each model, please visit Cessna's web site address: http://www.se.cessna.com/financing.chtml |
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What is the lead-time if I order an aircraft? |
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Availability varies depending on the model and order and inventory status of your local CSTAR. Please contact your local CSTAR for latest availability. |
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Where do I take delivery of my new aircraft? |
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The delivery can take place at the factory in Independence, KS, or from your CSTAR's designated location. |
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Where can I find the specifications for the new aircraft? |
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The specifications for each of our Single Engine aircraft models currently in production are available through our CSTARs and can also be found on our web site:
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Where can I find operating costs for the new aircraft? |
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The best source of direct operating costs information is from your local CSTAR. The direct operating costs can also be acquired from Conklin and DeDecker's "The Aircraft Cost Evaluator" books and/or CD's. |
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What is the warranty on the new aircraft? |
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Cessna provides a limited 24-month warranty with every aircraft. The aircraft paint warranty period is 12 months. The engines, avionics, and propellers are covered under a separate warranty. Please refer to the Specification and Description documentation available from your local CSTAR or contact Cessna for details. |
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How can I become a Cessna Sales Team Authorized Representative (CSTAR)? |
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For more information on becoming a CSTAR, please call
1-800-4CESSNA or (316) 517-6056. |
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If I purchase an aircraft that will be shipped overseas, where can I find a company to ferry the aircraft or ship the aircraft to its destination? |
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Contact your local CSTAR who has access to providers of this service. |
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Is Cessna considering manufacturing a new model? |
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Cessna continually analyzes the aircraft market to determine existing and future trends. At this time we only build products based on what the aircraft market can support. |
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Will Cessna provide any customer training for the new G1000 avionics-equipped aircraft? |
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Yes, training will be available for each G1000-equipped aircraft. This training will be provided in Independence, KS and coincides with the delivery of the aircraft. This training will also be available from your local CSTAR or CPC (Cessna Pilot Center). Your local CSTAR can provide additional details. |
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G1000 Training |
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What can be expected during training? |
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The training is a 3 day course (not including aircraft delivery) consisting of approximately 8 hours of ground school and 4 - 6 hours of flight time. The ground schools cover the system components of the G1000, overviews of the Primary Flight Display (PFD) and the Multi-Function Display (MFD), as well as aircraft systems and autopilot operation. The flight portion of training will cover basic VFR operations, a variety of instrument approaches as well as abnormal and emergency procedures. |
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What is the goal of the training? |
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The training is designed to transition pilots from the traditional panel to the Technically Advanced Aircraft. Nav III Cessna's are TAA in that they incorporate an electronic flight information system or EFIS, GPS with moving map display and an autopilot. Because of time constraints and the needs of our customers, the training is not designed to make you an expert on the G1000. Instead, our goal is to provide you with the tools you need to begin using the system. |
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Is the training required? |
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No. There is not a logbook endorsement required to act as Pilot-in-Command of a TAA. However, there may be insurance benefits or requirements for completing the course. |
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What is the cost of training? |
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With the purchase of the aircraft, the customer will receive one transition course at no additional cost. Additional training for anyone accompanying the customer can be purchased for $1430.00 per person and is scheduled based on instructor availability. This price reflects a 30% discount and would include the entire transition course but does not include aircraft rental.
Additional pricing is as follows
Ground school sessions and 1 flight - $870.00
Ground school only - $580.00
Additional training - $600.00/day |
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Is training available to anyone other than customers? |
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Yes. The entire transition course can be purchased at a price of $2035.00 Partial training can also be purchased and is priced above. Rental aircraft can be provided on a space available basis and are priced at $165.00/hr. This price is for the rental of a CE-182T. |
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What should I bring to training? |
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Bring your pilot's license, current medical and government issued photo ID as well as an aviation headset. |
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Will I receive a logbook endorsement from the Cessna Factory Instructor? |
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No. You will however receive an FAA Industry Training Standards Certificate of attendance signed by your instructor/s. You will also receive a smaller certificate that can be placed in your logbook. |
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Can I receive a high-performance endorsement, instrument proficiency check, or biennial flight review during the training? |
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No. The factory instructors will only be giving instruction to aid in the transition to the Technically Advanced Aircraft. |
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Why does Cessna build aircraft with aluminum as the primary structural material instead of employing so-called "modern" composite materials?
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Cessna has many years of experience manufacturing and assembling aluminum airframes. Modern construction does not necessarily mean composite. Many of today's most advanced aircraft including the Boeing 777, the Gulfstream V and Cessna's own Mach 0.92 Citation X are made from aluminum. In the professional opinion of Cessna's advanced design engineering group, we do not yet feel the long-promised benefits of composite construction have been realized to the extent that they out-weigh the concerns of manufacturing with these materials. Real concerns with composites remain in the areas of: weight, cost, field repairability, environmental susceptibility (primarily heat/sunlight), long-term structural integrity and lightning protection. Until these issues are fully resolved, Cessna feels aluminum aircraft offer the best combination of proven technology, value, service and reliability for our customers. |
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What are the differences between the new Cessna Single Engine aircraft and the old pre-1986 ones? |
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When Cessna restarted single engine piston aircraft production in 1996, a number of aircraft improvements were incorporated. In addition, new manufacturing and paint process improvements have increased the overall fit and finish of the restart aircraft. Below are just a few of the changes made to the standard aircraft.
- Certification basis Part 23 (as amended) vs. outdated CAR 3
- Lycoming fuel-injected engines
- Improved state-of-the-art avionics. Standard G1000 "glass panel" avionics offered on all models.
- Improved paint and application processes
- Long range, integral wet wing tanks with fuel filler tabs in each wing
- New and improved, ergonomically designed automotive style interiors
- Stainless steel control cables
- Corrosion proofing. All sheet metal parts are epoxy primered.
- Improved tri-level cabin ventilation
- Tinted acrylic plastic windows (.25" thick)
- Increased number of wing fuel sumps (five per wing)
- Dual engine-driven vacuum pumps
- Auxiliary electric fuel pump (backup to the engine driven fuel pump)
- Fewer firewall penetrations with improved fire-resistant sealing around bulkhead feed-throughs
- Standardized all-metal, segmented instrument panel
- Standardized three-inch backlit backup instrumentation equipped with non-glare glass
- Improved "beefed up" Caravan style seat rails
- Dual-pin single point release seats (pilot/co-pilot) for quick and safe fore/aft seat adjustments
- Improved vertical seat adjustment (pilot and copilot seats)
- Inertia reel shoulder harnesses (all seats)
- Recessed spring loaded wing tie-down rings (182/206)
- Improved maintenance access points
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Has Cessna considered using different avionics packages in the new Single Engine aircraft? |
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When Cessna restarted production in 1997, we partnered with the industry leader, Honeywell Bendix-King, offering a full line of conventional avionics for installation in all Cessna Single Engine piston aircraft. Bendix-King avionics, then, and still do, offer proven technology and dependability and are supported by one of the world's most extensive network of factory-trained avionics shops. Today, low cost, non-conventional, integrated, Electronic Flight Information Systems (EFIS) are now being developed by a number of avionics manufacturers. Cessna recently partnered with Garmin to offer the consumer a whole new level of avionics and safety enhancements with the introduction of the NAV III package. The NAV III package consists of the Garmin G1000 EFIS system, offering integrated, solid-state flight, traffic, terrain and weather information presented on two large, color electronic glass panel displays. Cessna will continue to work with Bendix-King and Garmin offering enhanced avionics at an affordable price. |
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Is air conditioning an available option on all current Single Engine models? |
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Yes, air conditioning is available from the factory on all current models. |
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On which models are the float provision kits available, and are the floats installed at the factory? |
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The float provision kit is only available on the 206H and T206H. The floats are installed after delivery from Cessna and are available from other companies. |
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Can I purchase an aircraft with only a pilot's seat? |
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We currently have options for reduced seating in the Stationair and in the Turbo Stationair. |
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Can I get a custom paint job on my aircraft from the factory? |
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The factory provides an option of two different exterior choices for each model. Custom paint is not available from the factory.
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Can I purchase an aircraft without avionics? |
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Avionics packages have been designed to meet the needs of the majority of our customers. In order to keep production costs and our subsequent retail pricing to a minimum, avionics options have been packaged into the most requested combinations. Cessna does not offer a "no radio" aircraft option.
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Is the TAS (Traffic Avoidance System) available on the 172?
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No. Currently, TAS is only offered on Nav II or Nav III equipped Skylanes and Stationairs. |
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Is oxygen standard on any of the Single Engine models?
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Oxygen is standard on the Turbo Skylane and on the Turbo Stationair. |
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Why does Cessna no longer manufacture an aircraft with a retractable gear? |
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Production of retractable-gear piston aircraft was discontinued in the mid-80s. When piston production was restarted in 1996, the decision was made to introduce the Skyhawk, fixed-gear Skylane and Stationair models only. Further production decisions regarding retractable-gear models will be based upon market demand and the needs of our customers. |
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Why does Cessna use vinyl graphics for striping and exterior trim instead of paint? |
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For 2005-model aircraft, Skyhawk exterior striping and trim is vinyl. Only the 'N' numbers on the Skylane and Stationair models are vinyl - the remainder of the exterior color is painted. Vinyl 'N' numbers are used because in our experience, most of our customers desire to apply a personalized 'N' number upon purchase of the aircraft. Use of vinyl as opposed to paint makes this process much easier and less expensive for our customers. Skyhawk production for 2005 will continue to utilize vinyl graphics as we evaluate the possible transition of our production process to the same paint/vinyl application as is used on the other piston aircraft models. |
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Cessna Owners/Aircraft Support |
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Where can I get technical support on current and previous models? |
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Contact your local Cessna Service Center by using our Service Center locator: http://customer.cessna.com/se/locator.chtml or call Cessna Propeller Support at (316) 517-5800. |
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How can I get information on older Cessna aircraft? ? |
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Contact your local Cessna Service Center by using our Service Center locator: http://customer.cessna.com/se/locator.chtml or call Cessna Propeller Support at (316) 517-5800.
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Where can I get a replacement Pilot's Operating Handbook / Aircraft Flight Manual for my aircraft? |
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Contact your local Cessna Service Center by using our Service Center locator: http://customer.cessna.com/se/locator.chtml or call Cessna Propeller Support at (316) 517-5800. |
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How can I place an order for Cessna publications? |
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Contact your local Cessna Service Center by using our Service Center locator: http://customer.cessna.com/se/locator.chtml or call Cessna Propeller Support at (316) 517-5800. |
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What is the difference between a POH and a PIM?
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POH - Pilot's Operating Handbook is an FAA approved document and is serial number specific to match your individual aircraft. The FAA requires that you keep one of these manuals on your plane at all times to meet requirements. The PIM - Pilot's Information Manual is for information and for training purposes only.
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