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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%
- Engine time -198 hr vs comps +2.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +3.5%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.9%
- No ADS-B (61% of comps have one) -1.6%
- 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 | 6,214 hrs |
| Engine time | 16 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| Annual | November 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Rare opportunity to acquire a privately owned Cessna 421C Golden Eagle with no known accident history, carefully maintained by a single owner and pilot. 6,213.5 hours total time, pressurized 5–7 seat cabin and over 900 NM range including IFR reserve. The aircraft is available for viewing at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse (LFSB). A local test flight can be arranged for serious prospective buyers. Private buyers and companies are welcome • Left engine: approx. 16 hours since complete overhaul • New Continental crankcase installed • Right engine: approx. 1,068 hours • Total airframe time: 6,213.5 hours (November 2025) • No known accident history • Privately owned and operated by one owner/pilot • Last 200-hour / annual inspection: November 2025 • Airworthy and ready for its next owner • Over 900 NM range including IFR reserve • Comfortable 5- to 7-seat pressurized cabin • Integrated lavatory area • Aircraft repainted in July 2019 • Interior renewed/refurbished in June 2020 • Swiss VAT paid Documents: - 1977 Cessna 421 for sale_EN_Korrex_16.09.2026.docx: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11045375178&p=&ext=.docx&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=y8sON5c5fJMXceZfB%2fiTfgJSqbjFQuwFq3w87OBy0lfVv3Gr1fsXpw2c9vwAIYPlzr11uPhaGbE%3d
Avionics
AVIONICS & CONNECTIVITY • New GPS upgrade completed in November 2020 • 1 new Garmin GPS 430 with WAAS (November 2020) and data connections • Weather Radar: Bendix ART-161 RADAR upgrade (September 2024), new overhaul including display • 2 Transponders: Bendix King KT 73 T50 and a new Bendix King KN 62A TSO GTX 330 SN-23423148, newly overhauled • ADF: ARC C-1046A • DME: Bendix King KN 62A 150 (Overhaul September 2024) • COM 1: Bendix King KX 165A TSO, COM/Nav. 8.33 kHz • COM 2: Included in Garmin GNS 430W (WAAS GPS/NAV/COM) • Flight Director / Autopilot: ARC (IFCS 800 B)
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›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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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 421C lands versus other Cessna 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
14th pct$281k · 14th percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
52nd pct6,214 hours total (TTAF) · 52nd percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
6th pct16 hours since overhaul · 6th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
85th pct1,068 hours since major overhaul · 85th 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 | 421-CO206 |
| Registration # | N87PP |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | LFSB |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,214 |
|---|---|
| Range | 900 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,579 lb |
| Useful Load | 2,459 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 241 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 245812-H |
| Engine 1 Time | 16 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2023 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | R-241231-R |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,068 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3FF32C501-A |
| Prop 1 Time | 92 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Model | 3FF32C501-A |
| Prop 2 Time | 92 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | AVIONICS & CONNECTIVITY • New GPS upgrade completed in November 2020 • 1 new Garmin GPS 430 with WAAS (November 2020) and data connections • Weather Radar: Bendix ART-161 RADAR upgrade (September 2024), new overhaul including display • 2 Transponders: Bendix King KT 73 T50 and a new Bendix King KN 62A TSO GTX 330 SN-23423148, newly overhauled • ADF: ARC C-1046A • DME: Bendix King KN 62A 150 (Overhaul September 2024) • COM 1: Bendix King KX 165A TSO, COM/Nav. 8.33 kHz • COM 2: Included in Garmin GNS 430W (WAAS GPS/NAV/COM) • Flight Director / Autopilot: ARC (IFCS 800 B) |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 8 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2019 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | The aircraft has been consistently maintained and carefully looked after. • Last 200-hour / annual inspection: November 2025 • Inspected in accordance with FAR 43 Appendix D • Airworthy • Airworthiness Directives completed up to BW 2025-23 • Engine oil and filters serviced/replaced • Three new tires with tubes installed September 2024 • All brakes fully overhauled November 2024 • Next inspection: December 2026 Complete aircraft and engine logbooks are available for inspection by serious prospective buyers. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | 1977 Cessna 421 for sale_EN_Korrex_16.09.2026.docx |
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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 N87PP
1977 CESSNA 421C
- Then asking
- $290k
- Airframe
- 6,210 hrs
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