1977 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 64 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time -829 hr vs comps +1.7%
- Engine time +267 hr vs comps -3.7%
- Garmin GTN 750 (36% of comps) +9.2%
- Garmin G600 (22% of comps) +11.2%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.7%
- No ADS-B (61% of comps have one) -1.1%
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 | 5,378 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,008 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | STEC |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69A |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
242 Gallon Fuel System Aux Pump Mod JPI EDM 960 Graphic Engine Monitor/Fuel Flow Winglets Vortex Generators Spoilers
Modifications
Aft Fuselage Strakes Air Conditioning, 11.0 Cu. FT Oxygen System Certified for Flight Into Known Icing: Full Delce Boots, Heated Propellers Fuselage Ice Protection Plates Heated Glass Pilot's Windshield Dual Heated Pitot/Static/Stall Lightweight 100 Amp Alternators Ice Detection Light Nacelle Fire Detection & Extinguishing System Pilot's Back-up Instruments, A/S, ADI, Baro Altimeter, HSI, V/S. Flat-Card Magnetic Compass Full Copilot's Instruments: A/S, ADI, Baro Altimeter, DG, V/S Davtron M811B Digital Clock, Hour Meter 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter, Strobes, Taxi Light, Dual Landing Lights, Recognition Lights Rudder Pedal Gust Lock
Avionics
Garmin 600 Electronic Flight Management System w/Primary Flight Director (PFD) and MultiFunction Display (MFD), Six Place Intercom Garmin 750 COM/NAV/GPS/MAP - Displays on G600 Garmin 650 COM/NAV/GPS/MAP - Displays on G600 & HSI Avidyne EX500 Multi-Function Displays real time weather WX 500 Stormscope - Displays on Avidyne EX 500 Color Radar - Displays on Avidyne EX 500 Garmin GDL 69A WX Data Link Two Transponders - Integral to G750/650 Terra Radar Altimeter Flight Charts - Displays on G600 & G750 STEC 55X Autopilot w/Flight Director, Yaw Damper, Altitude Pre-select XM Weather displays on G750 and G650
Recommended avionics upgrades
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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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
42nd pct5,378 hours total (TTAF) · 42nd percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
72nd pct1,008 hours since major overhaul · 72nd percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
83rd pct1,008 hours since major overhaul · 83rd 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 | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Serial Number | NDA |
| Registration # | C-GEDA |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,378 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 242 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Winglets | Yes |
| Spoilers | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,008 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,008 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 51 |
| Prop 2 Time | 51 |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
|---|---|
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 600 Electronic Flight Management System w/Primary Flight Director (PFD) and MultiFunction Display (MFD), Six Place Intercom Garmin 750 COM/NAV/GPS/MAP - Displays on G600 Garmin 650 COM/NAV/GPS/MAP - Displays on G600 & HSI Avidyne EX500 Multi-Function Displays real time weather WX 500 Stormscope - Displays on Avidyne EX 500 Color Radar - Displays on Avidyne EX 500 Garmin GDL 69A WX Data Link Two Transponders - Integral to G750/650 Terra Radar Altimeter Flight Charts - Displays on G600 & G750 STEC 55X Autopilot w/Flight Director, Yaw Damper, Altitude Pre-select XM Weather displays on G750 and G650 |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Aft Fuselage Strakes Air Conditioning, 11.0 Cu. FT Oxygen System Certified for Flight Into Known Icing: Full Delce Boots, Heated Propellers Fuselage Ice Protection Plates Heated Glass Pilot's Windshield Dual Heated Pitot/Static/Stall Lightweight 100 Amp Alternators Ice Detection Light Nacelle Fire Detection & Extinguishing System Pilot's Back-up Instruments, A/S, ADI, Baro Altimeter, HSI, V/S. Flat-Card Magnetic Compass Full Copilot's Instruments: A/S, ADI, Baro Altimeter, DG, V/S Davtron M811B Digital Clock, Hour Meter 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter, Strobes, Taxi Light, Dual Landing Lights, Recognition Lights Rudder Pedal Gust Lock |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 8 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2015 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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.
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