Cessna 414...

[FlyGuy78]

Is there any big difference between a cessna 414 and a cessna 414a? Thanks in advance...

 

[banned username 2]

The Cessna 414 has tip tanks and carries less fuel

The Cessna 414A doesn't have tip tanks and carries more fuel, it has a slightly longer wing.

I think the 414A is a much better flying aircraft.

 

[DawgPilot]

414A vs 41

The 414A also has a longer nose to help prevent rudder blocking during OEI ops. You can also get RAM conversions which can add winglets, HP and stuff - my former employer operated two 414AW's with the RAM 4 conversion - much nicer to fly than a straight 414.

 

[Humblepilot]

Don't go near the Cessna 414As. Spar corrosion is rampant in the area where the recessed tie down ring allowed exhaust to flow into the area. The Cessna 421Cs exhaust flowed in a different path and doesn't have the same problem.

Humble