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Multi-Engine Piston

1976 CESSNA 421C

Call for price fyiEstimate $393,000–$403,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 56 comparable CESSNA 421C listings ($449,950), then adjusts for:

  • Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
  • Airframe time +3,810 hr vs comps -7.6%
  • Garmin GTN 750Xi (uncommon in comps) +3.5%
  • FIKI (known-ice) (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
  • Market supply: 69 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.

1976
10,045 hrs
N488K
421C0078
CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L1BR
2
MCCAULEY
HWO
Redcell Air INC Corporation
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelCESSNA 421C
TypeMulti-Engine Piston
Airframe time10,045 hrs
Engine time737.6 SMOH
Prop blades3
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 750Xi, GNS 530
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 345
Avionics / OtherGarmin GI 275, Garmin GNS-530W
ADS-BYes
Garmin GPS Autopilot FIKI / known ice ADS-B

How this aircraft compares

Where this CESSNA 421C lands versus other CESSNA 421C listings on fyiAero.

Airframe time

97th pct
2,53911,582This aircraft · 10,045

10,045 hours total (TTAF) · 97th percentile of 70 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

49th pct
11,680This aircraft · 737

737 hours since major overhaul · 49th percentile of 68 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

43rd pct
11,675This aircraft · 566

566 hours since major overhaul · 43rd percentile of 68 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

Year1976
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model421C
Serial Number421C0078
Registration #N488K
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atHWO

Airframe

Total Time10,045.4
Range1,487 NM
Max Takeoff Weight7,450 lb
Basic Empty Weight5,235.3 lb
Useful Load2,215 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume206 gal
Complete LogsYes

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520L1BR
Engine 1 Serial Number1006403
Engine 1 Horsepower375 HP
Engine 1 Time737.6 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO1600
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New2012
Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul862.4
Engine 1 TurbochargedYes

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520L2BR
Engine 2 Serial Number1031105
Engine 2 Horsepower375 HP
Engine 2 Time566.9 SMOH
Engine 2 TBO1600
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New2015
Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul1033.1
Engine 2 TurbochargedYes

Props

Prop 1 ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop 1 Model3FF32C501
Prop 1 Time163.6 SMOH
Prop 2 ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop 2 Model3FF32C501
Prop 2 Time53.3 SMOH
Number of Blades3
Blade CompositionAluminum
Props SyncYes

Avionics

GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTN 750XI
Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX345
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelBENDIX/KING KFC200
ADS-B EquippedYes
LPVYes
Engine MonitorYes
Avionics/RadiosFlight Deck Manufacturer / Model Palm Beach Avionics Garmin GTN 750Xi WAAS Garmin GI275 ADI/HSI Garmin GNS 530W Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out JPI EDM 760 Engine Monitor Bendix King KFC200 Autopilot

Additional Equipment

PressurizedYes
Oxygen SystemYes
Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)Yes
Inadvertent Ice ProtectionYes
A/CYes

Modifications/Conversions

Modifications/Conversions• Annual: Nov 2025 • Pitot/Static/Transponder: Aug 2026 • Complete Logs • Based at KHWO

Interior

Number of Seats7
ConfigurationPassenger

Exterior

Year Painted2023