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1977 CESSNA 421C SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 58 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($459,950), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time +625 hr vs comps -1.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (78% of comps) +3.1%
- Garmin G600 (33% of comps) +13.4%
- Autopilot (71% of comps) +0.9%
- ADS-B (59% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 68 for sale of 496 FAA-registered -5.0%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 421C |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 6,917 hrs |
| Engine time | 0 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | STEC |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX 68 |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | Skywatch |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Looking for a truly turnkey 421C, owned and restored by TAS Aviation? Look no further. N543PM has been carefully and thoughtfully restored to a premier condition and is one of the best value Cessna 421C Golden Eagle's currently available. With this aircraft, you'll have trust and peace of mind that what you're buying has undergone the best available maintenance, offering you maximum assurance. Currently, TAS is finalizing the restoration and completion is just around the corner. The upgrades are significant and include a fresh engine, completed Paragraph G overhaul and inspection (~$15,000 value), overhauled C&D heater that complies with the 10 year AD (~$5,000) and comprehensive inspection of every part of the airframe, just to name a few things. This addresses many of the most major items that a knowledgeable 421C buyer is looking for! The aircraft presents beautifully with a 2018 interior and exterior and combines the comfort, performance, and cabin space that make the 421C one of the most desirable cabin-class piston twins. The purchase of N543PM will also include several added bonuses: - Initial or recurrent 421 training in aircraft only (subject to terms & conditions) - the first oil change following the annual at no charge - One year of Premium Twin Cessna Flyer membership - Attendance at one TTCF Systems & Engines Seminar (~$1,000 value). With the aircraft currently at TAS Aviation, additional upgrades and add-ons can be incorporated prior to delivery, allowing the next owner to further customize N543PM to their mission. More media to come! Don't delay...learn more about this opportunity! NOTES: 262 Gallon Fuel System 2,268 lbs Useful Load Sold with complete TAS Aviation Annual New Nose Gear Trunnion (~$20k) AD 2000-01-16 Para G completed (~$15k) New Aircraft Heater (~$20k) Complete corrosion inspection Freshly overhauled LH engine Squawk free Location: Defiance, OH KDFI AIRFRAME: 6,917.4 TT
Avionics
AVIONICS: Garmin G600 Flight Management System w/ PFD and MFD Garmin 530W COM/NAV/MAP/GPS - Displays on G600 Garmin 430W COM/NAV/MAP/GPS - Displays on CDI w/ GS Garmin 340 Audio Panel w/ Six Place Intercom - Pilot's & Copilot's Bose Interface Garmin GTX 345 Transponder - ADS-B In & Out Garmin GTX 335 Transponder (#2) - ADS-B Out Garmin GWX 68 Radar - Displays on G600 Garmin GDL 69 Weather Data Link w/ Music Insight 1200 Graphic Engine Monitor BF Goodrich Skywatch 97 Active Traffic System - Displays on G600 STEC 55X Autopilot w/ Yaw Damper Pilot's Back-Up Instruments: Mid-Continent MD4200 2" ADI w/ Battery Aerosonic 2" Altimeter Airspeed Electronic Int'l Digital EGT & TIT Analyzer w/ Clock Angle of Attack Magnetic Compass Copilot's Instruments: A/S, ADI, Baro Alt, V/S, DG, Turn Coordinator EQUIPMENT: Shadin Fuel Flow Fuel Low Level Warning System Vortex Generators 11.0 Cu. Ft. Oxygen System Keith Electric Air Conditioning System Nacelle Fire Detection & Extinguishing System Certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI): Full De-Ice Boots Heated Propellers Fuselage Ice Protection Plates Pilot's Heated Glass Windshield Dual Heated Pitot/Static/Stall 100 Amp Alternators Ice Detection Light All new Whelen LED Lights: Strobe, Beacon, Dual Landing Lights, Taxi Light, Instrument Bezel Lights 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter Upper & Lower Door Extender
Recommended avionics upgrades
The GTN 750Xi is the upgrade from the GNS 530 — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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
67th pct$515k · 67th percentile of 58 listings
Airframe time
70th pct6,917 hours total (TTAF) · 70th percentile of 66 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
63rd pct776 hours since major overhaul · 63rd 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.
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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