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Multi-Engine Piston

1979 CESSNA 421C

🕒 Listed 2 months ago
$424,900
fyiEstimate $452,500–$464,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 64 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time -692 hr vs comps +1.4%
  • Engine time -175 hr vs comps +2.5%
  • Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +3.5%
  • Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.9%
  • ADS-B (61% of comps) +1.0%
  • 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.

1979
5,515 hrs
N45BB ✈ Flight Tracking
Oct 13, 2026 (6 days ago)
421C0661
CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L
2
MCCAULEY
KEVV
Speer Aircraft LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelCessna 421C
TypeMulti-Engine Piston
Airframe time5,515 hrs
Engine time565 SFRM
Prop blades3
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 530, GNS 430
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 330ES, Insight TAS 1000
Avionics / AutopilotKing KFC200
Avionics / Audio panelGARMIN GMA 340
Avionics / GPS / navGNS 530W, GNS 430W
Avionics / Weather radarRDR2000
ADS-BYes
AnnualMay 2026
InspectionAnnual
AirworthyYes
Garmin GPS Autopilot FIKI / known ice ADS-B

Description

// DISCIPLINED MX. LOWTIME FACTORY REBUILDS. EXCELLENT VALUE // Donny Gabriel of Mason Amelia proudly presents N45BB, a 1979 Cessna 421C with a strong maintenance history and an ideal foundation for tailoring the airplane to your mission and preferences. When it comes to the 421C, you buy the maintenance, not the airplane. Paint can be refreshed, interiors can be updated, and panels can be modernized, but the true value of these aircraft lies beneath the skin. Caliber maintenance is rarely the product of luck; it's the result of owners committed to preserving the airplane. N45BB is one of those airplanes. Supported by knowledgeable Twin Cessna specialists and respected maintenance facilities with deep experience on the type, it reflects the kind of ownership buyers should seek when evaluating a cabin-class piston twin. Power comes from a pair of Continental GTSIO engines, factory-rebuilt in 2017. The McCauley three-blade propellers were overhauled concurrently, and both engines and propellers have accumulated just 565 hours since. Oil analysis has accompanied every oil change, creating a comprehensive trend history that allows buyers to evaluate engine health over time rather than relying on a single snapshot. Behind the engines, a thoughtfully equipped panel brings modern capability with a pair of Garmin navigators, Shadin fuel flow management, Electronics International all-digital engine monitoring, and dual Garmin transponders with ADS-B In. STC'd wheel covers add a few welcome knots of cruise speed, while the VG kit increases maximum gross weight, improves low-speed handling, and lowers VMC. Finished in Matterhorn White with Gold, Steel Blue Metallic, and Medium Silver Metallic accent stripes, the exterior continues to present exceptionally well with excellent shine and depth. Inside, the 421C truly comes into its own. Even while cruising at flight levels, the pressurization system maintains a comfortable 10,000-foot cabin altitude, and the propellers turn at just 1,800 RPM for a remarkably quiet ride. Seating for up to eight, a refreshment center, and dual executive writing tables make long trips as comfortable as they are capable. To learn more about N45BB, call or text Donny Gabriel today! FFOR WALKAROUND VIDEO AND ADDITIONAL MEDIA, VISIT MASONAMELIA . COM OR OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL, “LOOKING FOR HIGHER.”

Modifications

Certified Flight Into Known Ice (FIKI) Keith Air Conditioning 11 Cu. Ft. Oxygen System Cleveland Wheels and Brakes STC Wheel Hubs STC Vortex Generator Kit STC Dual Vacuum Pumps w/ Cooling Shrouds Engine Fire Detection and Extinguishing System

Avionics

Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder w/Bluetooth Garmin GTX 330ES Backup Transponder King KFC 200 Autopilot King RDR2000 Digital Weather Radar Electronics International CGR-30P Engine Monitor x2 Shadin Fuel Flow Computer Insight TAS-1000 Airspeed Computer Pilot/Co-Pilot Push to Talk Co/Pilot Instruments

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 750Xi

A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Cessna 421C lands versus other Cessna 421C listings on fyiAero.

Price

45th pct
$130k$825kThis aircraft · $425k

$425k · 45th percentile of 64 listings

Airframe time

43rd pct
2,56010,050This aircraft · 5,515

5,515 hours total (TTAF) · 43rd percentile of 67 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

29th pct
14,120This aircraft · 565

565 hours since factory reman · 29th percentile of 65 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

37th pct
18,328This aircraft · 565

565 hours since factory reman · 37th 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.

General

Year1979
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model421C
Serial Number421C0661
Registration #N45BB
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atKEVV

Airframe

Total Time5,515
Max Takeoff Weight7,629 lb
Basic Empty Weight5,283 lb
Useful Load2,346 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume234 gal
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes
Complete LogsYes

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520L
Engine 1 Horsepower375 HP
Engine 1 Time565 SFRM
Engine 1 TBO1600
Engine 1 TurbochargedYes

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520L
Engine 2 Horsepower375 HP
Engine 2 Time565 SFRM
Engine 2 TBO1600
Engine 2 TurbochargedYes

Props

Prop 1 ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop 1 Time565 SMOH
Prop 2 ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop 2 Time565 SMOH
Number of Blades3
Blade CompositionAluminum
Props SyncYes

Avionics

ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
LPVYes
Yaw DamperYes
Engine MonitorYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder w/Bluetooth Garmin GTX 330ES Backup Transponder King KFC 200 Autopilot King RDR2000 Digital Weather Radar Electronics International CGR-30P Engine Monitor x2 Shadin Fuel Flow Computer Insight TAS-1000 Airspeed Computer Pilot/Co-Pilot Push to Talk Co/Pilot Instruments

Additional Equipment

PressurizedYes
Oxygen SystemYes
Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)Yes
A/CYes
Additional EquipmentCertified Flight Into Known Ice (FIKI) Keith Air Conditioning 11 Cu. Ft. Oxygen System Cleveland Wheels and Brakes STC Wheel Hubs STC Vortex Generator Kit STC Dual Vacuum Pumps w/ Cooling Shrouds Engine Fire Detection and Extinguishing System

Interior

Year Interior2005
Number of Seats8
ConfigurationPassenger

Exterior

Year Painted2012

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusMay 2026 Annual at Tri-Cities Aero Magnetos Overhauled 2025 Starter Adapter 400-hour Inspection Not Due Until 770 hours Exhaust AD (Para-G) Not Due Until January 2031 *Specifications subject to verification by the purchaser
AirworthyYes

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 421

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 421 (not this specific airframe).

$59,467annual budget · 72 hrs/yr
$475variable cost / hour
$2.14cost per nm
47.0gph fuel burn
$274,332avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $452,500–$464,000

Performance & dimensions

Range826 nm
Cruise speed222 kts · 255 mph
Takeoff / landing2012.0 / 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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