1980 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 56 comparable CESSNA 421C listings ($449,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +153 hr vs comps -0.3%
- Engine time +651 hr vs comps -2.0%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (uncommon in comps) +3.5%
- 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 | 6,388 hrs |
| Engine time | 1410 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi, GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-530W, Garmin G600 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description -$50k asking price drop! Garmin panel - R-STOL - 2,100+ lb Useful! We're proud to offer this beautifully maintained 1980 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine pressurized aircraft that delivers an ideal combination of performance, comfort, and versatility. Finished in Matterhorn white with royal blue and silver accents, and complemented by a refined light grey leather interior with cherry wood trim, this 421C is as sharp inside as it is outside. Its modern Garmin avionics suite - including a 10.6" G600TXi PFD, GTN 750Xi & 530W, S-TEC 3100 autopilot, and JPI 790 engine monitor - provides exceptional situational awareness and ease of operation. Equipped with FIKI, heated windshield, hot props, boots, spoilers, and a Robertson STOL flap system, it's well-prepared for a wide range of missions. With a 2,136 lb useful load, 234-gallon fuel capacity, and just 6,338.2 hours total time, this aircraft is ready for its next owner. CALL, TEXT or EMAIL! NOTES: Recent Annual from Classic Aviation (06/2025) *All specifications subject to verification upon inspection* 6338.2 TT
Modifications
ENGINES: Continental GTSIO-520-N Engines LH: 1410.5 SMOH RH: 1322.2 SMOH PROPELLERS: McCauley 3 Bladed Heated Props LH: 0 SMOH RH: 0 SMOH
Avionics
AVIONICS: Garmin 10.6" G600TXi PFD Garmin GTN750Xi Nav/Com Garmin GNS530W S-TEC 3100 Autopilot JPI 790 Engine Monitor Sperry AA100 Radar Altimiter Garmin 696 mounted for passengers EQUIPMENT: Whelen LED lights - Taxi, landing, wingtip navigation, strobe lights, etc Cleveland break kit Premier Aviation hubcaps Bose panel power ports - pilot/copilot/pax PowerPac Spoilers Robertson STOL Flap System Engine fire detection system Tanis Engine Heater system Factory A/C (R134A Upgrade) 2136 lbs Useful Load 234 Gallons of fuel FIKI Certified, Heated windshield, hot props, boots
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 421C lands versus other CESSNA 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
77th pct$510k · 77th percentile of 56 listings
Airframe time
56th pct6,388 hours total (TTAF) · 56th percentile of 70 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
93rd pct1,410 hours since major overhaul · 93rd percentile of 68 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
91st pct1,322 hours since major overhaul · 91st 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.