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1977 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 71 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Engine time -227 hr vs comps +3.2%
- Garmin GTN 750 (42% of comps) +8.2%
- Garmin G600 (25% of comps) +10.6%
- Autopilot (73% of comps) +0.6%
- ADS-B (62% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 74 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 | 6,294 hrs |
| Engine time | 858.9 SMOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Engine monitor | JP EDM-960 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GDL 69A, Garmin GSR 56, Garmin G600 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN 750s |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX-70 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
FRESH AUGUST ANNUAL / 40 & 800 hr Engine / RAM Winglet / Garmin Avionics / 2,200+ lb Useful load Sharp 1977 Cessna 421C. With 6,294.8 TT and an exceptional 2,200+lb useful load, this aircraft checks many of the boxes buyers are actively searching for. The panel features a modern Garmin suite with G600, dual GTN 750s with FlightStream 510, and S-TEC 55X autopilot with yaw damper and altitude preselect, JPI EDM 960, along with Connext GSR-56 Satcom. This is a fully capable FIKI platform equipped with 262-gallon long-range fuel, desirable RAM winglets, strakes, spoilers, VGs, Freon air conditioning, and all LED lighting—a highly capable cross-country 421C configuration. CALL, TEXT or EMAIL!
Modifications
RAM Winglets VGs Spoilers Strakes Wheel Caps Long Range Fuel System 262 gal EQUIPMENT: RAM Winglets Spoilers Strakes VGs Wheel Caps Prop Sync FIKI Freon Air conditioning Nacelle fire detection & extinguish system Cockpit & Cabin USBs Long Range Fuel System - 262 Gal. (3 O&N) All LED Lights 2,222 lbs. Useful Load
Avionics
Garmin G600 Garmin G696 panel mount GPS (Copilot) Dual Garmin GTN-750 S-TEC 55X IFCS (Yaw damper & altitude pre-select) JPI EDM-960 Engine Monitor Shadin Fuel Flow Garmin Flightstream 510 Garmin GMA-340 Audio panel (6 place) Garmin GTX 330ES (Century mount for Ipad) Garmin GDL 69A WX and Traffic Data Link Garmin GWX-70 (wiring only) Connext GSR 56 (Satellite Comm- Talk & Text)
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
88th pct$559k · 88th percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
54th pct6,294 hours total (TTAF) · 54th percentile of 78 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
61st pct858 hours since major overhaul · 61st percentile of 72 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
11th pct65 hours since major overhaul · 11th percentile of 72 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 | 421C-0406 |
| Registration # | N630AD |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | VRB |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,294.8 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,560 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 5,338 lb |
| Useful Load | 2,222 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 263 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Winglets | Yes |
| Speedbrakes | Yes |
| Spoilers | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 858.9 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2015 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 65.1 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2025 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3FF32C501-A |
| Prop 1 Time | 1663.6 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Model | 3FF32C501-A |
| Prop 2 Time | 1663.6 SMOH |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
| Primary Flight Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GPSMAP 696 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC SYSTEM 55X + AUTOTRIM |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G600 Garmin G696 panel mount GPS (Copilot) Dual Garmin GTN-750 S-TEC 55X IFCS (Yaw damper & altitude pre-select) JPI EDM-960 Engine Monitor Shadin Fuel Flow Garmin Flightstream 510 Garmin GMA-340 Audio panel (6 place) Garmin GTX 330ES (Century mount for Ipad) Garmin GDL 69A WX and Traffic Data Link Garmin GWX-70 (wiring only) Connext GSR 56 (Satellite Comm- Talk & Text) |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | EQUIPMENT: RAM Winglets Spoilers Strakes VGs Wheel Caps Prop Sync FIKI Freon Air conditioning Nacelle fire detection & extinguish system Cockpit & Cabin USBs Long Range Fuel System - 262 Gal. (3 O&N) All LED Lights 2,222 lbs. Useful Load |
Modifications/Conversions
| Dual Aft Body Strakes | Yes |
|---|---|
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
| Modifications/Conversions | RAM Winglets VGs Spoilers Strakes Wheel Caps Long Range Fuel System 262 gal |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2008 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Last Annual 07/2025 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Previous listing for N630AD
1977 CESSNA 421C
- Then asking
- $289k
- Airframe
- 6,269 hrs
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