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1973 CESSNA 421B
Starts from the median asking price of 18 comparable Cessna 421B listings ($329,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +1,134 hr vs comps -2.3%
- 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 | 7,801 hrs |
| Engine time | 753 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTS 800, Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 35 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GTN 750, Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | gtn-650nav |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Stec |
Description
Detailed Description 1973 Cessna 421B. Serial number 421B0385. Total time airframe 7801 hrs as of 6-12-2026 Ram overhaul January 2018 left and right .also install new Hartzell PHC - C3YD props at the same time. Engines left and right 753.9 hours since major overhaul.. props 753.9 hours time since new wide blade Hartzells..avionics ..G - 600 PFD. gtn - 750 navcom. gtn-650nav.com. GTS - 800 traffic system. GMA 35 remote audio panel. GTX 33 remote transponder. GTX 330 number two transponder. shadin fuel flow. Dual EDM - 700 engine monitor system. Stec 55X auto pilot. JB Air ..248 gallon fuel Cleveland brake conversion ..aft Body strikes ..vortex generators with gross weight increase to 7579 pounds.. dual CD - DVD player in cabin ..air stair door saver, Whelen LED nav and strobe.. tail flood light..
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 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
67th pct$339k · 67th percentile of 18 listings
Airframe time
74th pct7,801 hours total (TTAF) · 74th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
63rd pct753 engine hours · 63rd percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
47th pct753 engine hours · 47th 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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