1973 CESSNA 421B
Starts from the median asking price of 18 comparable Cessna 421B listings ($329,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +663 hr vs comps -1.3%
- No Modern GPS navigator (78% of comps have one) -10.8%
- Autopilot (83% of comps) +0.5%
- No ADS-B (67% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 18 for sale of 224 FAA-registered -1.7%
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 | 7,330 hrs |
| Engine time | 706 SMOH |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | L3 ESI-500, GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC |
Engines & propellers
Left engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 706 hrs
Right engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 706 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description Beautiful paint, beautiful interior, frequently flying personal airplane flown by professional crew. Current with all inspections. Engine 1 SMOH: 706 Engine 2 SMOH: 706 Aircraft Total Time: 7330 The airplane is a very nice flying cabin class Cessna twin. It is flown professionally by a dedicated pilot for the family and flies on a weekly to monthly basis. Always hangared and constantly looked after. Engines are low time and the core avionics package is solid with a functioning autopilot. Pressurization and A/C work. The airframe is in excellent condition and all ADs are complied with. Clean and free of external damage. No known damage history.
Modifications
The engines are low time. Approx 700-800 hours. Airplane flies so times will change slightly. Both engines make great power and have no leaks or issues.
Avionics
Very nice glass G600Txi with a G530W GPS. Garmin audio panel and transponder. S-TEC autopilot. Backup ESI-500 flight instrument. KX155 COM/NAV 2 with glideslope CDI.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 421B lands versus other Cessna 421B listings on fyiAero.
Price
89th pct$400k · 89th percentile of 18 listings
Airframe time
58th pct7,330 hours total (TTAF) · 58th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
58th pct706 hours since major overhaul · 58th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
42nd pct706 hours since major overhaul · 42nd percentile of 19 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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