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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%
- 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 | 4,805 hrs |
| Engine time | 1424 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W, GNS 430W |
Description
Detailed Description Turnkey 421C with a new paint job and professionally flown. MTOW: 7450 Basic Empty Weight: 5350 Fuel Capacity: 234 Gallons Aux Fuel Tank Installed Factory LH Nacelle Fuel Tank with 28 gallons
Modifications
Engine 1 & 2: CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L 350 HP 1600 TBO Engine 1 Serial Number: 245908-R Engine 2 Serial Number: 292188-R Prop 1 & 2: MCCAULEY 3FF32C501 (3 Blades) Prop Sync
Avionics
Garmin GNS 530W Garmin GNS 430W Garmin GTX 345R Transponder Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder Cessna 800B Navomatic Auto-Pilot Yaw Damper Terrain Weather Shading Fuel Flow JPI EDM 760 Pressurized Oxygen System Installed FIKI Equipped A/C
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 ›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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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.
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.
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Last flight
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