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1978 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 64 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Engine time -82 hr vs comps +1.2%
- Garmin GTN 750 (36% of comps) +8.4%
- Garmin G600 (22% of comps) +10.3%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.6%
- ADS-B (61% of comps) +0.7%
- 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 | 6,176 hrs |
| Engine time | 569 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC 2100 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX 70 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69A, SiriusXM |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description This Cessna 421C comes with numerous avionics upgrades 421 pilots will appreciate. The aircraft will be sold in good airworthy condition with fresh Annual. The current owner is selling to upgrade to a larger aircraft. N241EW has been well cared for, hangared, and professionally maintained. This 421C also comes with dual aux fuel tanks, spoilers, and lightweight composite MT 4 blade propellers. The aircraft went into pre-buy fall of 2025 and it was discovered to have a crack in the right engine case. This was repaired and the right engine cylinders were all overhauled. The noted other squawks from the pre-buy will be resolved and the aircraft will have a fresh annual completed by delivery to the next owner, anticipated to be completed 10/2026. Mandatory ADs complied with, Complete Logs, no digital logs though happy to send snap shots of specific items on request. Please view additional photos, video, and snapped log documents via DropBox Link - >>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a883rr7cb5jh436tt05b9/AMRZ1rjalSiRM-RWEuKQVFE?rlkey=ikyqx54ybrby7bt48swlmkodx&st=85z8584m&dl=0 No known issues or known damage. Complete Logs. We have some digital snaps though the logs are not completely digitally recorded (check drop box link). If specific copies of items are needed to send offer please specify on request and we will be happy to obtain those for you. Aircraft is located in Denton, Texas. We are looking to move the aircraft in short order prior to the end of 2026. Happy to schedule a showing with tentative offer in hand pending visual inspection! ***All Specifications Subject to Verification By Purchaser*** Good condition overall and airworthy, well maintained.
Avionics
Avionics: Upgrades Galore! Garmin G600 PFD, S-TEC 2100 digital autopilot, Garmin GTN 750 and GTN 650 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin G5 backup attitude indicator, Garmin GTX 330ES transponder with ADS-B Out, Garmin GWX 70 color weather radar, Garmin GDL 69A SiriusXM weather, JPI EDM 960 engine monitor, HF antenna, infrared camera under nose (inop) COMS: Dual NAT AMS-43 audio controllers with dual NAT AA-35 audio mixing panels; 3-place PTT and mission radio capability
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
median $440k of 64 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
49th pct6,176 hours total (TTAF) · 49th percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
31st pct569 hours since major overhaul · 31st percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
58th pct747 hours since major overhaul · 58th 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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