Cessna 414A Chancellor Restoration

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 07:23 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A pilot undertook a six-month restoration project to transform his 1978 Cessna 414 into his dream aircraft.
The project included gutting the original panel for a state-of-the-art glass cockpit, costing approximately $120,000, and a complete modernization of the interior with new materials.
The aircraft's exterior was meticulously stripped, prepped, and hand-painted, blending modern aesthetics with its storied heritage.
The extensive renovation aimed to make the Cessna 414 look as good on the outside as it did on the inside, rivaling newer business aircraft.

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See a pilot’s process to create the Cessna 414 of his dreams.

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