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1976 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 64 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +732 hr vs comps -1.5%
- Engine time -148 hr vs comps +2.1%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +3.5%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.9%
- No ADS-B (61% of comps have one) -1.6%
- Market supply: 68 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 | 6,939 hrs |
| Engine time | 592 SOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS530W |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS430 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS530W |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
MOTIVATED SELLER! The Cessna 421C is a pressurized twin-engine aircraft known for its strong performance, range, and spacious cabin. This 1976 example is well-equipped with Garmin GNS-530W/430 avionics, WAAS/LPV capability, air conditioning, and full FIKI deice. The executive-configured cabin accommodates eight total seats with leather seating and mahogany cabinetry.
Modifications
- Air Conditioning - Prop Sync - 28 gal Nacelle Tank (234 Total Gal.) - LED Landing Lights - WAAS/LPV - Full Deice Boots & Heated Pilot Windshield (FIKI) - 406 ELT - Cleveland Wheels & Brakes
Avionics
- Garmin GNS-530W - Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel - Garmin GNS-430 - Dual Garmin GTX-327 Transponders - Cessna 800 Autopilot - G4 Insight Digital Engine Monitor - Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Monitor - Bendix Weather Radar
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
23rd pct$335k · 23rd percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
72nd pct6,939 hours total (TTAF) · 72nd percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
38th pct592 hours since overhaul · 38th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
46th pct592 hours since overhaul · 46th percentile of 65 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 | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Serial Number | 421C-0069 |
| Registration # | N421TD |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,939 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 608632 |
| Engine 1 Time | 592 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 272487 |
| Engine 2 Time | 592 SOH |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 592 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Time | 592 SOH |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | - Garmin GNS-530W - Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel - Garmin GNS-430 - Dual Garmin GTX-327 Transponders - Cessna 800 Autopilot - G4 Insight Digital Engine Monitor - Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Monitor - Bendix Weather Radar |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | - Air Conditioning - Prop Sync - 28 gal Nacelle Tank (234 Total Gal.) - LED Landing Lights - WAAS/LPV - Full Deice Boots & Heated Pilot Windshield (FIKI) - 406 ELT - Cleveland Wheels & Brakes |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 8 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2018 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual c/w Oct. 2025. No known damage history. 2,272 lbs. Useful Load. |
|---|
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.
Previous listing for N421TD
1976 CESSNA 421C
- Then asking
- $335k
- Airframe
- 6,938 hrs
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Last flight
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