1973 CESSNA 421B
Starts from the median asking price of 18 comparable Cessna 421B listings ($329,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -1,081 hr vs comps +2.2%
- Engine time -359 hr vs comps +5.0%
- Garmin GTN 750 (39% of comps) +8.7%
- Garmin G600 (28% of comps) +10.3%
- Autopilot (83% of comps) +0.4%
- ADS-B (67% of comps) +0.6%
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 | 5,585 hrs |
| Engine time | 397 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC |
| Avionics / Radar altimeter | KRA-10 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | August 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Cessna 421B This well-equipped Cessna 421B offers a combination of strong engine times, upgraded Garmin avionics, excellent cosmetics, and a spacious eight-seat cabin. With a beautiful exterior, excellent interior, full co-pilot instrumentation, and desirable operational upgrades, this aircraft presents an attractive opportunity for private or corporate ownership. Aircraft Details Model: Cessna 421B Serial Number: 5A-0445 Total Time: 5,585 hours Engines Left Engine Continental GTSIO-520-H Serial Number: 267449-R 397 hours since overhaul Right Engine Continental GTSIO-520-H Serial Number: 267492-R 392 hours since overhaul Propellers Three-blade propellers Propeller Model: 3AF37C516 Serial Numbers: 912137 and 952218 Both propellers overhauled November 2018 “Hot Prop” equipped Avionics Garmin G600 primary flight display Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GTN 650 Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument Insight G4 engine monitoring system Garmin GTX 330 transponder Garmin GTX 345 transponder Bendix weather radar S-TEC digital autopilot ADF Fuel totalizer KRA-10 radar altimeter Full co-pilot instrument panel Features and Equipment Vortex generator kit Spoilers De-ice boots Left-side heated windshield Upgraded Whelen LED anti-collision lighting Eight-seat interior Full co-pilot panel Fuel Capacity Wing fuel: 196 gallons Nacelle fuel: 25 gallons Total fuel capacity: 221 gallons Exterior and Interior Exterior: 9/10 — beautiful overall condition Interior: 8–9/10 — excellent eight-seat cabin Maintenance Annual Inspection: May 2026 This Cessna 421B combines low-time engines, modern Garmin avionics, excellent presentation, and the performance and cabin comfort expected from the Cessna 421 series.
Modifications
Vortex generator kit Spoilers De-ice boots Left-side heated windshield Upgraded Whelen LED anti-collision lighting Eight-seat interior Full co-pilot panel
Avionics
Garmin G600 primary flight display Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GTN 650 Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument Insight G4 engine monitoring system Garmin GTX 330 transponder Garmin GTX 345 transponder Bendix weather radar S-TEC digital autopilot ADF Fuel totalizer KRA-10 radar altimeter Full co-pilot instrument panel Features and Equipment Vortex generator kit Spoilers De-ice boots Left-side heated windshield Upgraded Whelen LED anti-collision lighting Eight-seat interior Full co-pilot panel
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 421B lands versus other Cessna 421B listings on fyiAero.
Price
83rd pct$399k · 83rd percentile of 18 listings
Airframe time
37th pct5,585 hours total (TTAF) · 37th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
16th pct397 hours since major overhaul · 16th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
21st pct392 hours since major overhaul · 21st 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.
General
| Year | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421B |
| Serial Number | 421B0445 |
| Registration # | C-GCCF |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,585 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,449.42 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 221 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520H |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 267449-R |
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 397 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520H |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 267492-R |
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 392 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G600 primary flight display Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GTN 650 Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument Insight G4 engine monitoring system Garmin GTX 330 transponder Garmin GTX 345 transponder Bendix weather radar S-TEC digital autopilot ADF Fuel totalizer KRA-10 radar altimeter Full co-pilot instrument panel Features and Equipment Vortex generator kit Spoilers De-ice boots Left-side heated windshield Upgraded Whelen LED anti-collision lighting Eight-seat interior Full co-pilot panel |
Additional Equipment
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Vortex generator kit Spoilers De-ice boots Left-side heated windshield Upgraded Whelen LED anti-collision lighting Eight-seat interior Full co-pilot panel |
Interior
| Configuration | Passenger |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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.
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