1977 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 66 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time -2,064 hr vs comps +4.1%
- Engine time -69 hr vs comps +1.0%
- Garmin GTN 750 (41% of comps) +11.8%
- No Autopilot (71% of comps have one) -2.1%
- ADS-B (61% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 67 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 | 4,230 hrs |
| Engine time | 320 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 335 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
This beautiful 1977 Cessna 421C model shows as a well-cared-for aircraft and as a great example of an 8-passenger piston twin that in this price category has no equals! It can carry a pilot and 7 passengers in pressurized comfort, high above the weather, and go faster and farther with more comfort than anything else in this price range. The Cessna 421C is often referred to as the Rolls-Royce of piston twins. This aircraft is registered in an LLC in Montana for tax reasons, and we would consider selling the LLC for $1.00 along with the sale of the aircraft. It would be a big savings for a new Buyer! We also will look at trades, other aircraft, collectible automobiles, etc. A very complete and timely Annual inspection was completed, along with a completely new interior. The Annual inspection included new brakes, rotors, calipers, and brake pads. A new main battery, new tires, a refurbished right nacelle extra fuel tank, which gives N6633T a total fuel capacity of 262 gallons, and other new items that are associated with 421C Annuals. In the past five years, N6633T has received a new tinted, heated pilot's windshield, a new co-pilot's windshield, and all new side windows. All of the windows are in great condition!
Modifications
These engines are the Continental GTSIO-520-L 375-horsepower engines. Until just a few months ago, A Chinese company was the owner of Continental Motors and was slow in supplying parts for these engines, and that was a little bit of a problem for engine re-builders. That has been solved by a U S company buying Continental Motors back from the Chinese and producing and delivering engine parts promptly.
Avionics
Garmin GTN750 GPS/NAV/COM Garmin 696 Panel Mounted Collins VHF 25T Collins VIR 35T Garmin GTX 335 Transponder W/ADSB OUT Directional Gyro with Decision Height Light Cessna Nav-O-Matic Auto Pilot W/Altitude Hold & Yaw Dampner Dual Insight Graphic Engine Monitoring System This Golden Eagle is configured and equipped for serious IFR flying
Recommended avionics upgrades
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 ›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
33rd pct$385k · 33rd percentile of 67 listings
Airframe time
8th pct4,230 hours total (TTAF) · 8th percentile of 74 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
19th pct320 hours since factory reman · 19th percentile of 72 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
72nd pct920 hours since factory reman · 72nd 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.
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 N6633T
1977 CESSNA 421C
- Then asking
- $289k
- Airframe
- 4,230 hrs
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Last flight
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