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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 +1,282 hr vs comps -2.6%
- 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%
- 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 | 7,489 hrs |
| Engine time | 718 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX-70 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Exceptional 1977 Cessna 421C that has been thoughtfully upgraded for serious cross-country and IFR flying. Featuring a premium Garmin glass panel, factory remanufactured Continental engines, certified FIKI capability, and numerous performance-enhancing upgrades, this aircraft offers an outstanding combination of capability, reliability, and comfort. With excellent paint, a well-kept leather interior, and a highly desirable avionics suite, this 421C stands out as a turnkey example of Cessna's flagship piston twin. Fresh Annual October 2026 Highlights: Garmin G600 glass cockpit with GTN 750, GNS 430W, GWX-70 weather radar, XM Weather, Terrain, and WAAS Factory remanufactured Continental GTSIO-520-L engines with relatively low time since reman (718/794 SFRM) Certified FIKI, vortex generators, spoilers (STC), 2x auxiliary fuel tanks, and propeller synchronization Cessna 800 IFCS autopilot with G4 Insight engine monitor for enhanced IFR capability Excellent cosmetic condition inside and out with glossy paint and well-maintained tan leather interior Performance Specs: Gross Weight: 7579 lbs Useful Load: 2291 lbs Cruise Speed: 231 kts Range: 1480 nm Fuel Capacity: 262 gal Fuel Burn: 35 gph Information for Listing: Listing: https://airspacebroker.com/plane/1977-cessna-421c-n421jl/ Aircraft Specs: Aircraft Make: Cessna Aircraft Model: 421C Aircraft SN: 421C0210 Aircraft Time: 7489ACTT Date of annual: October 2026
Modifications
Engine: Engine Make: Continental Engine Model: GTSIO-520-L Engine SN: L - 1004656 R - 1001912 Engine Time: L - 718 SFRM R - 794 SFRM Horsepower: 375 hp Date of OVH: L - December 2011 R - April 2010 Location of overhaul: Factory remanufacture Prop: Prop Make: McCauley Prop Model: M/N: 3FF32C501-C Prop SN: L - 930550 R - 930546 Prop Time: R/L 302 SMOH Prop Type: 3 blade constant speed
Avionics
Avionics: Garmin G600 PFD Garmin GTN750 Nav/Comm/GPS/MFD Garmin GNS 430W Nav/Comm/GPS Garmin GTX330 Transponder Garmin GWX-70 Radar Cessna 800 IFCS Autopilot WAAS XM Radio Weather Terrain G4 Insight Engine Monitor Flight Rules: IFR IFR Capable: Yes IFR certified Date: April 2025 Additional Features: ELT Due May 2027 O2 System Hydro Static Test October 2025 LH/RH Exhaust AD 2000-01-16 (G) due 2036 Vortex Generators FIKI Rosen Sun Visors Aux Fuel Tanks Propeller Sync Spoilers STC# SA4913NM Incident Date(s): none Logbooks: airframe logbooks start in 1991 Known Flaws: none Known Corrosion: none
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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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 421C lands versus other Cessna 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
38th pct$395k · 38th percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
78th pct7,489 hours total (TTAF) · 78th percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
43rd pct718 hours since factory reman · 43rd percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
65th pct794 hours since factory reman · 65th 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.
Previous listing for N421JL
1977 CESSNA 421C
- Then asking
- $395k
- Airframe
- 7,489 hrs
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Last flight
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