1980 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 64 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +3,092 hr vs comps -6.2%
- Engine time -730 hr vs comps +10.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +3.5%
- No Autopilot (69% of comps have one) -2.1%
- 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 | 9,299 hrs |
| Engine time | 10 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330, Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Lone Star Aircraft Sales precents N299GB, This beautiful plane comes equipped with two brand new GTSIO Engines OH by Ram in 2024 with less than 15 hours since RAM install. Almost 300K spent on new engines done by Ram Aircraft in Waco Texas. Many know how difficult it can be to find low time GTSIO planes and what a gift it is to find brand new engines still under Ram warranty. 2026 Annual is currently being completed in western Montana. New owners will be able to take advantage of new engines as well as a year of flying with a newly signed off annual. Sporting several Garmin upgrades and well kept paint and Interior. Log books are available on request. Plane is located at 32S south of Missoula MT. Owner will hear all reasonable offers for sale and are exited to see the plane moved to a new owner who will fly it with care. Contact Nick Oviedo for more information and Logbooks.
Modifications
Ram Engine STC VG GWI and lower Stall speed
Avionics
GARMIN 530, GARMIN 430, GARMIN GTX 330 MODES S TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX 327 TRANSPONDER GARMIN GMA 340 AUDIO PANEL AVIDYNE EX-500 MFD W/ XM SATELLITE WX SHADIN FUEL FLOW CESSNA AUTO PILOT RADAR ALTIMETER DME ELECTRIC TRIM
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 ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 421C lands versus other Cessna 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
44th pct$420k · 44th percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
93rd pct9,299 hours total (TTAF) · 93rd percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
5th pct10 hours since major overhaul · 5th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
6th pct10 hours since major overhaul · 6th 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 | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Serial Number | 421C1031 |
| Registration # | N299GB |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | 32S |
Airframe
| Total Time | 9,299 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 10 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Aftermarket Engine 1 STC | Yes |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2024 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1590 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 10 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Aftermarket Engine 2 STC | Yes |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2024 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1590 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-C3YN-2LUF |
| Prop 1 Time | 450 SNEW |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-C3YN-2LUF |
| Prop 2 Time | 450 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | GARMIN 530, GARMIN 430, GARMIN GTX 330 MODES S TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX 327 TRANSPONDER GARMIN GMA 340 AUDIO PANEL AVIDYNE EX-500 MFD W/ XM SATELLITE WX SHADIN FUEL FLOW CESSNA AUTO PILOT RADAR ALTIMETER DME ELECTRIC TRIM |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Ram Engine STC VG GWI and lower Stall speed |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1994 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection due date: 2/2027 91.411 / 413 due date:2028 |
|---|---|
| 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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Last flight
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