1979 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 56 comparable CESSNA 421C listings ($449,950), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -720 hr vs comps +1.4%
- Engine time -194 hr vs comps +0.6%
- 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 | 5,515 hrs |
| Engine time | 565 SFRM |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345, Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-430W, Garmin GNS-530W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | May 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
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!
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
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 421C lands versus other CESSNA 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
36th pct$425k · 36th percentile of 56 listings
Airframe time
40th pct5,515 hours total (TTAF) · 40th percentile of 70 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
35th pct565 hours since factory reman · 35th percentile of 68 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
41st pct565 hours since factory reman · 41st 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Serial Number | 421C0661 |
| Registration # | N45BB |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KEVV |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,515 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,629 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 5,283 lb |
| Useful Load | 2,346 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 | 565 SFRM |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 565 SFRM |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 565 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Time | 565 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | 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 |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | 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 |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 8 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2012 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | May 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 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |