1978 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 56 comparable CESSNA 421C listings ($449,950), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +642 hr vs comps -1.3%
- Engine time -758 hr vs comps +2.3%
- FIKI (known-ice) (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 69 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 | 6,877 hrs |
| Engine time | 1 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS530W |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330, Garmin GTX 327 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-530W, Garmin GDL 69A |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
A clean Golden Eagle with FACTORY BRAND NEW ENGINES Maximizes operational ROI through a lower cost of entry, lower downtime, and more time in the air. Garmin avionics, FIKI, AP w/ FD, GNS-530W & IFD-440 GPS-Coms, GDL-88 ADS-B In & Out, GDL-69A XM Weather, RDR-160 Wx Radar, JPI-700 GEM, MX-20 MFD, Dual XPDR's. Fresh Cessna Svc Center annual inspection !
Modifications
Factory FIKI Certified for Icing Conditions Electrically Heated Windshield Co-Pilot Instrumentation LED Landing, Taxi, Nav Lights Wing Storage Lockers Dual Executive Writing Tables Dual Passenger USB Charging Ports
Avionics
Garmin GNS-530W GPS/NAV/COM #1 Avidyne IDF-440 GPS/NAV/COM #2 Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder #1 Garmin GTX-327 Transponder #2 Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel Garmin GDL 88H WAAS Datalink w/ ADS-B IN & OUT with FIS-B & SIRIUS/XM Weather & TIS-B Traffic Garmin Flightstream 210 Garmin GDL-69 XM Satellite Weather Bendix/King RDR-160 Monochrome Weather Radar JPI EDM-700 Digital Graphic Engine Monitor Apollo MX-20 Multi-Function Display Cessna 400 Autopilot w/ Hdg, Nav & GPS Tracking, Flight Director, Approach Mode, Glideslope & LPV Coupling, Pitch Mode, Altitude Hold & Altitude Pre-Select
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 421C lands versus other CESSNA 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
91st pct$595k · 91st percentile of 56 listings
Airframe time
63rd pct6,877 hours total (TTAF) · 63rd percentile of 70 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
3rd pct1 hours since new · 3rd percentile of 68 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
3rd pct1 hours since major overhaul · 3rd percentile of 68 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Serial Number | 421C0429 |
| Registration # | N67JV |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KTUL |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,877 |
|---|---|
| Range | 1,000 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,450 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 5,183 lb |
| Useful Load | 2,266 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 234 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2025 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1599 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 1 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2025 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1599 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 107 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Time | 107 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
|---|---|
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GMX200 |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | AVIDYNE IFD440 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX327 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | CESSNA NAV-O-MATIC 400 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS-530W GPS/NAV/COM #1 Avidyne IDF-440 GPS/NAV/COM #2 Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder #1 Garmin GTX-327 Transponder #2 Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel Garmin GDL 88H WAAS Datalink w/ ADS-B IN & OUT with FIS-B & SIRIUS/XM Weather & TIS-B Traffic Garmin Flightstream 210 Garmin GDL-69 XM Satellite Weather Bendix/King RDR-160 Monochrome Weather Radar JPI EDM-700 Digital Graphic Engine Monitor Apollo MX-20 Multi-Function Display Cessna 400 Autopilot w/ Hdg, Nav & GPS Tracking, Flight Director, Approach Mode, Glideslope & LPV Coupling, Pitch Mode, Altitude Hold & Altitude Pre-Select |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Factory FIKI Certified for Icing Conditions Electrically Heated Windshield Co-Pilot Instrumentation LED Landing, Taxi, Nav Lights Wing Storage Lockers Dual Executive Writing Tables Dual Passenger USB Charging Ports |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2011 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | All Logs Complete Since New. Annual Inspection next due: February 1, 2027. Last annual was performed at Sparks Aviation, a Cessna Service Center, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Factory New Engines being installed as we speak. No Known Damage History. IFR Certified. Next due Summer of 2027. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Propeller | Right Propeller Log.pdf Left Propeller Log.pdf |
|---|---|
| Engine | Left Engine Log.pdf Right Engine Log.pdf |
| Aircraft | Aircraft Log 1.pdf Aircraft Log 2.pdf Aircraft Log 3.pdf Aircraft Log 4.pdf Aircraft Log 5.pdf Aircraft Log 6.pdf |