Home / Photos / Cessna 414A Chancellor Restoration Photos Cessna 414A Chancellor Restoration By September 16, 2015 See a pilot’s process to create the Cessna 414 of his dreams.After six months, Jouany was able to create the Cessna 414 of his dreams. Christophe JouanyTechnicians at Custom Avionics in Bartow, Florida, gutted the 1978 panel, making way for a state-of-the-art glass cockpit with a smart layout, which Jouany designed in Photoshop. Christophe JouanyThe entire panel restoration took about two and a half months to complete. Christophe JouanyThe new technology is aesthetically appealing, and it rivals that of many recent-vintage business aircraft. Christophe JouanyThe panel renovation’s total bill came to about $120,000. Christophe JouanyThe whole interior of Jouany’s plane was renovated — a process that took months to complete. Christophe JouanySuede seats and wooden cabinetry replaced fabrics and plastic inserts in a modern twist on the Cessna Chancellor’s classic look. Christophe JouanyThe exterior of the plane was stripped, pressure-washed, sanded, coated in primer and then carefully hand-painted with intricate details. Christophe JouanyJouany wanted a look that struck the right mixture of modern and timeless, with an emphasis on celebrating the airplane’s storied heritage. Christophe JouanyFor the paint job, Jouany relied on the team at Foster’s Aircraft Refinishing to make the 414A look as good on the outside as it did on the inside. To read more about the whole process, click here. Christophe Jouany More From Photos A Fond Memory: Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2023 Gallery: The Evolution of Van's Aircraft Gallery: Tails on Display at Oshkosh Gallery: Wednesday at Oshkosh Photos: <i>FLYING</i> Honors Award Winners at Adventure Party First Look: Supernal's Air Taxi Passenger Cabin