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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 +3,838 hr vs comps -7.7%
- Engine time -89 hr vs comps +1.2%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (16% of comps) +16.9%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.9%
- ADS-B (61% of comps) +1.0%
- 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 | 10,045 hrs |
| Engine time | 737.6 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi, GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
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
median $440k of 64 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
99th pct10,045 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
46th pct737 hours since major overhaul · 46th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
38th pct566 hours since major overhaul · 38th 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 | 421C0078 |
| Registration # | N488K |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | HWO |
Airframe
| Total Time | 10,045.4 |
|---|---|
| Range | 1,487 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,450 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 5,235.3 lb |
| Useful Load | 2,215 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 206 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L1BR |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 1006403 |
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 737.6 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2012 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 862.4 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L2BR |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 1031105 |
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 566.9 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2015 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1033.1 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3FF32C501 |
| Prop 1 Time | 163.6 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Model | 3FF32C501 |
| Prop 2 Time | 53.3 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750XI |
|---|---|
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KFC200 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Flight 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
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | • Annual: Nov 2025 • Pitot/Static/Transponder: Aug 2026 • Complete Logs • Based at KHWO |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2023 |
|---|
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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