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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 -1,402 hr vs comps +2.8%
- Engine time +284 hr vs comps -4.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +3.5%
- No Autopilot (69% of comps have one) -2.1%
- 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 | 4,805 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,424 SFRM |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W, GNS 430W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Turnkey 421C with a new paint job and professionally flown. Aircraft will be sold with a fresh annual. Documents: - W&B N878DM.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10006960711&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=2GeMQvxmpYL8pdlm35385eSqoMI3D0Oj7lW6cND5t6392fbZne9rv5yWPRfZOm1a18YlUBcYFiM%3d - Airframe 4 N878DM.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10006960710&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=2GeMQvxmpYLcmz9AKRhis4a6TNmeRIwHvp3kISpoJJxqn1SpEu%2b7blMi5WtWGqB2cymDRlI7jbA%3d - Airframe 3 N878DM.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10006960674&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=2GeMQvxmpYLJbo4TTgYfkWm02Dl3fXFqPEY0xuM1A9jPGCQyKo1UBOvAZn%2b3ecOV17QRA1lsrTk%3d - Airframe 2 N878DM.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10006960598&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=2GeMQvxmpYKkc3zgmACTS%2fZK%2bs9q2LzexwwM9k9Lic7yL6rlfSYSE%2bR1pCBWm0PdXAhlt%2b2JCug%3d - Airframe 1 N878DM.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10006960492&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=2GeMQvxmpYJhT7NMpFY%2fceiauSUa93M7NcA6z9hZooFF0YneL4G6%2fsp%2fIkXdq86CcSiP5nmxXCI%3d - RH Prop N878DM.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10006960441&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=2GeMQvxmpYKH4YzpXip9t1ulBJH%2bgq%2fdWKa9HUF37OZiEaxD7ssEXH4XrGvhUvelTgEDZkPs8Gc%3d - RH Engine N878DM.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10006960424&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=2GeMQvxmpYI0FViDE%2b4U8bKpGZXDbSGalEAhozWwR3aG7BW3l2NGEzX2%2b2lIobg5rSUDsz9n8BA%3d - LH Prop N878DM.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10006960388&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=2GeMQvxmpYIoj%2fpFS0zL6o7LHnV2q%2bN%2b3BufZgCSeLPdkCqTbIAiTibF79qNgIlF2v9ZkiF%2f%2b%2fs%3d - LH Engine N878DM.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10006960332&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=2GeMQvxmpYJueWqMnptdTWsu2M0F2zyXLarK3%2fv4UPvm7w8sd1qxgSvC43pv79%2bxeuDTMcbJGvE%3d - Airframe 5 N878DM.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10006960247&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=2GeMQvxmpYIzF5Ja3zi5kmDZUasp%2fIfXB2%2ffKeiiPoPFs0%2fzuDoA9hs9f4e559xdKnHionGWBO4%3d
Avionics
Garmin GNS 530W Garmin GNS 430W Garmin GTX 345R Transponder Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder Cessna 800B Navomatic Auto-pilot Terrain Weather Shading Fuel Flow JPI EDM 760
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 autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
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
17th pct$297k · 17th percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
22nd pct4,805 hours total (TTAF) · 22nd percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
92nd pct1,424 hours since factory reman · 92nd percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
51st pct625 hours since major overhaul · 51st 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Serial Number | 421C-0413 |
| Registration # | N878DM |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KLGB |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,805 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,450 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 5,350 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 234 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 245908-R |
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,424 SFRM |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 292188-R |
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 625 SMOH |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3FF32C501 |
| Prop 1 Time | 197 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Model | 3FF32C501 |
| Prop 2 Time | 197 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS 530W Garmin GNS 430W Garmin GTX 345R Transponder Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder Cessna 800B Navomatic Auto-pilot Terrain Weather Shading Fuel Flow JPI EDM 760 |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Dual Aft Body Strakes | Yes |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Lavatory | Yes |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2023 |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | W&B N878DM.pdf Airframe 4 N878DM.pdf Airframe 3 N878DM.pdf Airframe 2 N878DM.pdf Airframe 1 N878DM.pdf RH Prop N878DM.pdf RH Engine N878DM.pdf LH Prop N878DM.pdf LH Engine N878DM.pdf Airframe 5 N878DM.pdf |
|---|
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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