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1972 CESSNA 421B
Starts from the median asking price of 20 comparable Cessna 421B listings ($339,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +684 hr vs comps -1.4%
- Engine time +75 hr vs comps -1.1%
- No Modern GPS navigator (80% of comps have one) -11.1%
- No Autopilot (75% of comps have one) -2.3%
- ADS-B (65% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 21 for sale of 225 FAA-registered -2.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 421B |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 7,372 hrs |
| Engine time | 1062 SMOH |
Description
Detailed Description 1972 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle - S/N 421B0210 - Pressurized Cabin-Class Twin Pressurized cabin-class twin powered by two Continental GTSIO-520-H engines (375 HP each), with low-time propellers and an executive club interior. - Total Time: 7,372 hrs - LH Engine: Continental GTSIO-520-H, 1,062 hrs since factory reman - RH Engine: Continental GTSIO-520-H, 594 hrs since factory reman - Engine TBO: 1,600 hrs / 12 years - Props: 158 hrs SPOH (both) - TBO 1,200 hrs / 6 years - Executive club seating in light leather - Wood cabinetry and cabin divider curtains - Pressurized cabin Contact us for the full spec sheet, additional photos and logbook review. A 1972 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle, the pressurized cabin-class twin that offers comfortable executive travel above the weather. Powered by two Continental GTSIO-520-H engines (375 HP each) at 1,062 and 594 hours since factory remanufacture, with both propellers at only 157.5 hours since overhaul. The cabin features executive club seating in light leather, wood veneer cabinetry and divider curtains for privacy. All specifications and times are subject to verification from aircraft records and pre-purchase inspection. Presented by YVFleet. Contact us for the full spec sheet, additional photos and logbook review. Model: Cessna 421B Golden Eagle Year of manufacture: 1972 Serial number: 421B0210 Total Time: 7,371.9 hrs Pressurized cabin
Modifications
Engines: 2 x Continental GTSIO-520-H, 375 HP each TBO: 1,600 hrs / 12 years LH Engine - S/N 817560-R 1,061.8 hrs since factory reman (approx. 538 hrs remaining to TBO) RH Engine - S/N 817663-R 593.6 hrs since factory reman (approx. 1,006 hrs remaining to TBO) Propellers: LH Prop - 157.5 hrs SPOH RH Prop - 157.5 hrs SPOH Prop TBO: 1,200 hrs / 6 years
Avionics
* Original avionics, as reported by the owner. * ADS-B installed.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 421B lands versus other Cessna 421B listings on fyiAero.
Price
15th pct$195k · 15th percentile of 20 listings
Airframe time
55th pct7,372 hours total (TTAF) · 55th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
86th pct1,062 hours since major overhaul · 86th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
45th pct594 hours since major overhaul · 45th percentile of 22 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 421
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 421 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 826 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 222 kts · 255 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 2012.0 / 1045.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 421 seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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