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1976 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 71 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +2,805 hr vs comps -5.6%
- Engine time -487 hr vs comps +6.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (83% of comps) +2.3%
- Autopilot (73% of comps) +0.8%
- No ADS-B (62% of comps have one) -1.6%
- Market supply: 74 for sale of 497 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 421C |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 9,095 hrs |
| Engine time | 202 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GDL 69 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | STEC 65 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR 150 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR 87 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Introducing N517MH, a beautiful and extremely well maintained 1976 Cessna 421CW. Engines freshly overhauled by RAM with nickel plated cylinders for corrosion resistance ($270k). 8 seats. Keith Electric A/C that works extremely well in Florida heat. Winglets for enhanced single engine stability, high altitude performance and ramp appeal. Very comfortable and fast. Fresh Annual Completed 11/2025. Props resealed and good for another 10 years. Contact Chris Bridges at 352-406-1998 for details, additional pictures, logbooks or other additional information. Aircraft is flown regularly by a professional military owner/operator. Expertly maintained by Southeastern Twin Cessna specialist, Aircraft Engineering in Bartow, Florida. New engines are a huge advantage in today's environment where you would have a year of downtime waiting for overhaul from RAM or any other high-end engine shop that does GTSIOs. This airplane is turn-key and ready to go. 262 Gallon Fuel System (currently 234 config), Aux Pump Mod, Shadin Fuel Flow Keith Electric Air Conditioning Nacelle Fire Detection and Extinguishing System Certified for Flight Into Known Iceing: Deice Boots, Heated Propellers, Fuselage Ice Protection Plates, Pilots's Heated Windshield, Dual Heated Pitot Static, Ice Detection Light 100 Amp Alternators 11.0 Cu Ft. Oxygen System Pilot's Instantaneous Vertical Speed, Sweep Clock Copilot's Instruments: Airspeed, ADI, Baro Altimeter, HSI, Vertical Speed Hour Meter Strobes, Dual Landing Lights, LED Taxi Light
Modifications
Continental GTSIO 520-L 375 HP 1600 TBO RAM Overhauled with nickel plated cylinders for added corrosion resistance
Avionics
Garmin 530 NAV/COM/GPS/Map - Displays on Sandel 3308 Electronic HIS Garmin 340 Audio Panel - Six Place Intercom King KX 155 NAV/COM - Displays on CDI w/GS Airdyne 650 Multi Function Display King KR 87 ADF - Displays on Sandel HSI Garmin GDL 69 WX Data Link - Displays XM Weather Bendix RDR 150 Radar - Displays on the Airdyne 650 MFD Garmin GTX 330 ES Mode S Transponder - Displays Traffic on G530 King KT 76 Transponder #2 STEC 65 Autopilot, Yaw Damper, STEC Altitude Preselect JPI EDM 790 Dual Engine Digital Monitoring System
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 421C lands versus other Cessna 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
25th pct$379k · 25th percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
90th pct9,095 hours total (TTAF) · 90th percentile of 78 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
18th pct202 hours since major overhaul · 18th percentile of 72 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
24th pct202 hours since major overhaul · 24th percentile of 72 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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