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1979 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 56 comparable CESSNA 421C listings ($449,950), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +909 hr vs comps -1.8%
- Engine time -315 hr vs comps +0.9%
- 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 | 7,144 hrs |
| Engine time | 444.5 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 335, Garmin GTX 345 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Turnkey and beautifully equipped, this 1979 Cessna 421C offers outstanding capability, comfort, and ramp appeal at an attractive $465,000. Featuring 375 HP Continental GTSIO-520-N engines, a freshly overhauled right prop, and a strong Garmin avionics suite with GTN 750/650, GTX 345, and S-TEC 65 autopilot, this 421C is built for serious IFR travel. Highlights include FIKI, factory A/C, spoilers, strakes, fire detection, and a sharp Matterhorn White exterior with a richly appointed 2017 interior. With a June 2025 annual just completed, this is a premium 421C that's truly ready to go. CALL, TEXT or EMAIL!
Modifications
Spoilers Strakes Fire Extinguishing and Detection System Factory Air Conditioning VGs FIKI Wheel Covers
Avionics
Garmin GTN750 Garmin GTN650 S-TEC 65 Autopilot w/ altitude preselect, VS JPI 790 Engine monitor Shadin Avionics Digital fuel flow monitor Bendix/King RDR 160 color radar Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 Transponder Garmin GTX 335 Transponder Mid Continent Chronos USB and USB-C charger King KN-63 DME
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 421C lands versus other CESSNA 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
59th pct$465k · 59th percentile of 56 listings
Airframe time
70th pct7,144 hours total (TTAF) · 70th percentile of 70 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
29th pct444 hours since major overhaul · 29th percentile of 68 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
57th pct706 hours since major overhaul · 57th 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 | 421C-0629 |
| Registration # | N721HB |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | (DFI) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,144.2 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Speedbrakes | Yes |
| Spoilers | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 444.5 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L2BN |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 706.3 SMOH |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3FF32C501-A |
| Prop 1 Time | 570.7 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Model | 3FF32C501-A |
| Prop 2 Time | 0 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC SYSTEM 65 |
| EVS | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTN750 Garmin GTN650 S-TEC 65 Autopilot w/ altitude preselect, VS JPI 790 Engine monitor Shadin Avionics Digital fuel flow monitor Bendix/King RDR 160 color radar Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 Transponder Garmin GTX 335 Transponder Mid Continent Chronos USB and USB-C charger King KN-63 DME |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Spoilers Strakes Fire Extinguishing and Detection System Factory Air Conditioning VGs FIKI Wheel Covers |
Modifications/Conversions
| Dual Aft Body Strakes | Yes |
|---|---|
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Lavatory | Yes |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2005 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual done by TAS Aviation (06/2025) |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
