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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 +181 hr vs comps -0.4%
- Engine time +625 hr vs comps -8.8%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (16% of comps) +10.6%
- Garmin G600 (22% of comps) +9.8%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.6%
- No ADS-B (61% of comps have one) -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 | 6,388 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,410 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G600 TXI |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi, GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC 3100 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
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!
Modifications
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
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
Recommended avionics upgrades
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
67th pct$510k · 67th percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
61st pct6,388 hours total (TTAF) · 61st percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
89th pct1,410 hours since major overhaul · 89th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
92nd pct1,322 hours since major overhaul · 92nd 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 | 421C-0839 |
| Registration # | N421TG |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | AOH |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,388 |
|---|---|
| STOL | Yes |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,410 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 1,322 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 0 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Time | 0 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 TXI |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 TXI |
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750XI |
| Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC 3100 |
| WAAS | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | 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 |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional 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 |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2022 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Classic Aviation Annual Completed June, 2025. |
|---|---|
| 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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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