1980 CESSNA 421C SOLD
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 +1,914 hr vs comps -3.8%
- Engine time -612 hr vs comps +8.6%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +3.5%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.9%
- No ADS-B (61% of comps have one) -1.6%
- 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 | 8,121 hrs |
| Engine time | 128 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W, GNS 430W |
Description
Detailed Description Here is a fine example of a FLYING 421C! Less than 200 hour engines, propellers with less than 50 Hours, and plenty of time left on the exhaust AD! No expense was spared when completing firewall forward overhauls, all items were overhauled or replaced resetting the exhaust AD in 2019. The airframe is corrosion free, has superb soundproofing, and insulation. The interior was cleaned and prepared with Zinc Chromate prior to installation. All logs are COMPLETELY digital with Crew Chief systems and all maintenance is fully tracked as well, making it a mechanics and managers dream! It boasts an 8 Seat executive interior with belted lav, refreshment center, and a MASSIVE nose baggage bay. Make this fine bird your next step up or a forever plane with a clean template to upgrade avionics however you desire! Aircraft is currently operating and times will increase post listing date. Micro Aerodynamics VG's With Gross Weight Increase SA5193NM Skandia Soundproofing and Insulation O&N Nacelle Fuel Tank (right) STC SA2514CE Premiere Speed Covers (Hub Caps) Rosen Visors Brackett Air Filters SA71GL ELT 345 406 ELT 14 CU O2 System with new masks
Modifications
Gami Fuel Injectors Fresh hoses Fresh exhaust system Fresh start adaptors
Avionics
GNS 530W GNS 430W GMA 340 GTX 330ES EX500 W/ MBL 700 XM Data Link and RS-811A Color Radar Sensor DAC GDC 31 Roll Steering Computer KFC 200 W/ flight Director EDM 760 Shadin Fuel Flow Indicator
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 ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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
42nd pct$419k · 42nd percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
87th pct8,121 hours total (TTAF) · 87th percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
14th pct128 hours since major overhaul · 14th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
22nd pct128 hours since major overhaul · 22nd 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.
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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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