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1979 CESSNA 421C SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 58 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($459,950), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -1,246 hr vs comps +2.5%
- Engine time +819 hr vs comps -11.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (78% of comps) +3.1%
- Garmin G600 (33% of comps) +13.4%
- Autopilot (71% of comps) +0.9%
- No ADS-B (59% of comps have one) -1.5%
- Market supply: 68 for sale of 496 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 | 5,046 hrs |
| Engine time | 1560 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | KFC 225 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR 160 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description 1979 Cessna 421C 5050TT Ram Engines 1560 Since New. Props 1330/55 SMOH. Annual C/W Sept.2026 Garmin 600 PFD/MFD w/ charts. Synthetic Vision/ Avidyne 650 MFD. KFC 225 W/ Alt. Preselect, Garmin 530/430 WAAS. RDR 160 Color Radar. Traffic Advisory. Garmin 327 XPDRS. Engine Analyzer. Vortex Generators. AHARS W/ Traffic. Vertical Flood Lights. Power Pac Spoilers DVD.CD/XM Entertainment. 2006 Paint by Aerosmith Aviation. Interior New 2024
Recommended avionics upgrades
The GTN 750Xi is the upgrade from the GNS 530 — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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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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 $460k of 58 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
32nd pct5,046 hours total (TTAF) · 32nd percentile of 66 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
97th pct1,560 hours since new · 97th percentile of 63 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
98th pct1,560 hours since new · 98th 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.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N421BD. More flight tracking ›
