1979 CESSNA 421C
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.
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 330ES, Insight TAS 1000 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W, GNS 430W |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR2000 |
| 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! 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
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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
45th pct$425k · 45th percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
43rd pct5,515 hours total (TTAF) · 43rd percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
29th pct565 hours since factory reman · 29th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
37th pct565 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
| 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 |
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.
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