2015 Cessna TTx – N576DC

Price: $599,000

For the owner-pilot who has outgrown a normally aspirated single but is not ready for the acquisition and operating cost of a turbine, the Cessna TTx occupies a narrow and valuable position in the market. N576DC is a 2015 TTx with 1,502 hours total time since new and 1,361.4 hours on its turbocharged Continental TSIO-550-C, and it was ordered with virtually every option Cessna offered.

The TTx is the final development of the Columbia airframe. Cessna acquired the composite Columbia 400, refined it, and equipped it with the Garmin G2000 touchscreen flight deck, the GFC-700 autopilot with Electronic Stability Protection, and a redesigned interior. Production ran from 2013 until the line closed in 2018, and the number built is small.

What distinguishes this particular aircraft is its specification. Flight Into Known Icing. Air conditioning. Built-in oxygen. Speed brakes. Synthetic Vision, traffic, terrain and ADS-B Out. Oregon Aero seating. These are the items buyers search for and rarely find together on the used market, and each was fitted at the factory rather than added later.

What the Performance Means for Your Mission

310 turbocharged horsepower, a service ceiling of 25,000 feet, and 235 knots true airspeed at altitude, with published range of 1,250 nautical miles on 102 gallons of usable fuel.

Translated into trips, that is Texas to either coast with a single fuel stop, on a schedule comparable to an airline itinerary, in an aircraft you control. At the mid-teen altitudes most owners actually use, plan on approximately 210 knots true on 16 to 17 gallons per hour. For an owner flying regularly for business or family, the time returned over a year of trips is considerable.

Weather Capability That Protects Your Schedule

Speed is only valuable if you are able to depart. N576DC carries a TKS Deice Protection System certified for Flight Into Known Icing — the most expensive option available on the type and among the least common on the used market.

The supporting equipment is equally complete: automatic climate control with air conditioning, built-in oxygen for operations in the flight levels, heated pitot and alternate static source, a winterization kit, and the Precise Flight speed brake system for controlled descents from altitude without abrupt power reductions.

The practical effect for an owner is a higher dispatch rate. Trips that would otherwise be postponed remain viable.

An Avionics Suite That Requires No Further Investment

The Garmin G2000 flight deck consists of two 14-inch displays managed through a GTC-570 touchscreen controller, supported by dual GIA-63W WAAS navigators, a GTX-33ES Mode S transponder with ADS-B Out, and a GMA-36 remote audio panel. The GFC-700 autopilot includes Electronic Stability Protection, a TOGA button, electric trim and control stick steering.

Synthetic Vision Technology, Garmin GTS-800 traffic, TAWS-B terrain, SafeTaxi, FliteCharts and SiriusXM weather and radio are installed, with an L-3 ESI-1000 Trilogy electronic standby instrument as backup.

The panel is current and complete, and a new owner should not anticipate an avionics project in the near term.

Maintenance and Condition

The engine has received an oil cooler modification with a new vernatherm, a recognized improvement on the turbocharged 550 series and an indication of attentive ownership. At 1,346 hours against a published 2,000-hour TBO, there is substantial time remaining before overhaul.

The aircraft retains its original Apex paint scheme in Matterhorn White with Starlight Silver Pearl and Steel Blue Pearl striping, over the dark interior option in black leather with crème perforated inserts and Oregon Aero sport seats. Both are rated 8 out of 10.

Location and Next Steps

N576DC is based at New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ) in New Braunfels, Texas, between Austin and San Antonio. To discuss whether this aircraft fits your mission, contact us at Contact@txtopaviation.com or 512-270-1298.

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Airframe Specs

Airframe

• Airframe Total Time: 1,502 hours since new
• Serial Number: T24002069
• Four-Place Cabin
• Fixed Landing Gear
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3,600 lbs
• Usable Fuel: 102 Gallons
• Max Cruise Speed: 235 KTAS
• Service Ceiling: 25,000 ft
• Range: approximately 1,250 nm published for the type
• Wing Span: 36 ft 1 in
• Length: 25 ft 2 in
• Height: 9 ft 0 in
• Current Weight and Balance Available on Request

Engine

• Continental TSIO-550-C, Turbocharged (310 HP)
• Time Since New: 1,361.4 hours
• Manufacturer Published TBO: 2,000 hours
• Oil Cooler Modification with New Vernatherm

Avionics — Garmin G2000 Flight Deck

• GDU-1400 Primary Flight Display (PFD)
• GDU-1400 Multi-Function Display (MFD)
• GTC-570 Touchscreen Controller
• GIA-63W NAV/COM/GPS/WAAS with Glideslope #1
• GIA-63W NAV/COM/GPS/WAAS with Glideslope #2
• GMA-36 Remote Digital Audio Panel with Marker Beacon and Intercom
• GTX-33ES Transponder — Mode S with ADS-B Out
• GFC-700 Autopilot — Go-Around Switch, Electric Trim, A/P Disconnect, Control Stick Steering
• GMC-720 Auto Flight Controller System (AFCS)
• GCU-275 PFD Keypad Controller
• Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)
• Electronic Stability Protection (ESP)
• Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS-B)
• Garmin GTS-800 Traffic Advisory System (TAS)
• Garmin SafeTaxi and FliteCharts
• Garmin SiriusXM Weather and Radio (GDL-69A)
• Electronic Checklist
• GEA-71 Engine/Airframe Computer
• GRS-77 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) — Dual
• GDC-74A Air Data Computer with OAT Probe
• GMU-44 Magnetometer — Dual
• ESI-1000 L-3 Trilogy Electronic Standby Instrument (Airspeed, Altimeter, Attitude)
• Artex ELT-ME406 Emergency Locator Transmitter

Additional Equipment

• TKS Deice Protection System — Certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)
• Automatic Climate Control with Air Conditioning
• Built-In Oxygen
• Precise Flight Speed Brake System
• Winterization Kit
• Hot Prop
• Heated Pitot System, Alternate Static Source
• CO Detector / Pulse Oximeter
• Rosen Sun Visors
• Oregon Aero Sport Seats
• Dual 12-Volt, 2-Amp Auxiliary Power Outlets
• Lighted Entrance Step

Exterior

• Apex Scheme: Matterhorn White with Starlight Silver Pearl and Steel Blue Pearl Painted Stripes with Medium Opal Effect
• 8/10

Interior

• Dark Seat Option — Black Leather Seats with Crème Perforated Inserts
• Oregon Aero Sport Seats
• 8/10

Inspection Status

• Complete Logbooks Available for Review on Request
• Times are approximate and subject to logbook verification

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is this 2015 Cessna TTx for sale?

N576DC, a 2015 Cessna TTx, is offered at $599,000 by Texas Top Aviation. The airplane has 1,485 hours total time since new, 1,346 hours on the engine against a 2,000-hour TBO, and is fully optioned with FIKI known-icing protection, air conditioning, built-in oxygen and speed brakes.

How fast is a Cessna TTx?

235 knots true airspeed at 25,000 feet, which makes the TTx the fastest certified fixed-gear single-engine airplane ever produced. In the mid-teens it will true around 210 knots on roughly 16 to 17 gallons per hour.

How far will a Cessna TTx go?

Published maximum range is approximately 1,250 nautical miles on 102 gallons of usable fuel.

What is the difference between a Cessna TTx and a Corvalis or Columbia 400?

They share the same composite airframe lineage. The Columbia 400 became the Cessna 400 and then the Corvalis TT after Cessna acquired Columbia. The TTx, introduced in 2013, is the final and most capable version: it added the Garmin G2000 touchscreen flight deck, the GFC-700 autopilot with Electronic Stability Protection, and a redesigned interior. Production ended in 2018.

Does N576DC have known-icing protection?

Yes. N576DC is equipped with a TKS Deice Protection System certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI), along with a hot prop, heated pitot, and a winterization kit. FIKI is the most valuable option on the type and is not common on the used market.

What avionics does N576DC have?

A full Garmin G2000 flight deck: dual 14-inch GDU-1400 displays, a GTC-570 touchscreen controller, dual GIA-63W WAAS navigators, a GMA-36 audio panel, and a GTX-33ES Mode S transponder with ADS-B Out. It also carries Synthetic Vision, GTS-800 traffic, TAWS-B terrain, SafeTaxi, FliteCharts, SiriusXM weather and radio, and an L-3 ESI-1000 Trilogy electric standby instrument.

Is N576DC ADS-B compliant?

Yes. The GTX-33ES Mode S transponder provides ADS-B Out, and the airplane is fully compliant with no further equipment required.

How much time is on the engine of N576DC?

The turbocharged Continental TSIO-550-C has 1,346 hours since new against a published TBO of 2,000 hours, so there is plenty of time left before overhaul. An oil cooler modification with a new vernatherm has been performed.

How many people does a Cessna TTx seat?

Four. The cabin is equipped with side-stick controls, Oregon Aero sport seats, automatic climate control with air conditioning, and built-in oxygen for operations in the flight levels.

Is the TTx a good step-up airplane?

The TTx is a well-regarded step-up aircraft. It is fast and stable, with a modern touchscreen flight deck and an autopilot with envelope protection, and it introduces turbocharged high-altitude operation without the complexity of pressurization or a turbine engine. Texas Top Aviation provides type-specific Columbia and TTx instruction, so a new owner can complete the transition in their own aircraft with an instructor who flies the type.

Where is N576DC located?

N576DC is based at New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ) in New Braunfels, Texas, between Austin and San Antonio. Contact Texas Top Aviation at (512) 270-1298 or Contact@txtopaviation.com to arrange a viewing or a demonstration flight.

Specifications are believed accurate but not guaranteed; times are approximate and subject to logbook verification. Aircraft is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.