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1978 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 72 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($445,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -2.2%
- Airframe time +1,745 hr vs comps -3.5%
- Engine time +73 hr vs comps -1.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (83% of comps) +2.3%
- Autopilot (74% of comps) +0.8%
- ADS-B (61% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 74 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 | 8,020 hrs |
| Engine time | 510 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Garmin GI 275 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin G600 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
PRICE REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE AND INCLUDES FRESH ANNUAL FROM TAS IN OHIO! SID wing inspection complied with
Modifications
Glass Heated Windshield Vortex Generators Wing Spar Mod Completed LED Landing Lights Recent Boots Belted Potty Seat 6 Passenger Leather Interior Freon A/C New Tires and Brakes Optional Fuel Tank Left Nacelle
Avionics
Garmin Cockpit w/ new G600TXI Avidyne 600 MFD Garmin 430/530 Synthetic Vision Garmin GI 275 MFD Garmin Audio Panel Autopilot w/Flight Director XM Weather Display Completely Overhauled Cessna 800B JPI Digital Engine Monitors Garmin Portable Pad w/Charts & Weather Dual Garmin Transponders with ADS-B in/out (traffic display)
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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$399k · 33rd percentile of 73 listings
Airframe time
80th pct8,020 hours total (TTAF) · 80th percentile of 79 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
34th pct510 hours since major overhaul · 34th percentile of 73 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
81st pct995 hours since major overhaul · 81st percentile of 73 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 | 0446 |
| Registration # | N5NN |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 8,020 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 510 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 2000 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 995 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| SVT | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin Cockpit w/ new G600TXI Avidyne 600 MFD Garmin 430/530 Synthetic Vision Garmin GI 275 MFD Garmin Audio Panel Autopilot w/Flight Director XM Weather Display Completely Overhauled Cessna 800B JPI Digital Engine Monitors Garmin Portable Pad w/Charts & Weather Dual Garmin Transponders with ADS-B in/out (traffic display) |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Glass Heated Windshield Vortex Generators Wing Spar Mod Completed LED Landing Lights Recent Boots Belted Potty Seat 6 Passenger Leather Interior Freon A/C New Tires and Brakes Optional Fuel Tank Left Nacelle |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | **Fresh Annual (Schmidt Aviation) |
|---|
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 N5NN
1978 CESSNA 421C
- Then asking
- $289k
- Airframe
- 8,020 hrs
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Last flight
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