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1979 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 55 comparable CESSNA 421C listings ($450,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings -0.8%
- Airframe time +884 hr vs comps -1.8%
- Engine time -318 hr vs comps +1.0%
- FIKI (known-ice) (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- 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 | 7,144 hrs |
| Engine time | 445 SMOH |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed 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! NOTES: Exhaust para(g) done in 2017 Annual done by TAS Aviation (06/2025) AIRFRAME: 7144.2 TT
Modifications
ENGINES: Continental GTSIO-520-N 375hp LH: 444.5 SMOH RH: 706.8 SMOH PROPELLERS: McCauley 3 blade props 3FF32C501A LH: 570.7 SMOH RH: 0 SMOH
Avionics
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 EQUIPMENT: Spoilers Strake Fire Extinguishing and Detection System Factory Air Conditioning FIKI Wheel Covers
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 421C lands versus other CESSNA 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
58th pct$465k · 58th percentile of 55 listings
Airframe time
70th pct7,144 hours total (TTAF) · 70th percentile of 69 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
31st pct445 hours since major overhaul · 31st percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
58th pct707 hours since major overhaul · 58th percentile of 67 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
