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1981 CESSNA 421 GOLDEN EAGLE
Starts from the median asking price of 254 comparable Cessna Multi-Engine Piston listings ($329,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time -267 hr vs comps +0.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (76% of comps) +3.4%
- Garmin G600 (19% of comps) +16.3%
- Autopilot (78% of comps) +0.7%
- No ADS-B (70% of comps have one) -1.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 421 GOLDEN EAGLE |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,258 hrs |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTS 800, Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS430W |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR160 |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
Description
Detailed Description The Cessna 421C is a luxurious and high-performance light twin aircraft, combining comfort with impressive capabilities. Its pressurized cabin, air conditioning, VIP and club seating, and very spacious interior provide a premium travel experience for up to six passengers and one or two crew members. The aircraft features retractable landing gear and a high payload capacity of approximately 1,000 kg. Key Specifications: Crew: 1-2 ' Capacity: 6 passengers Length: 11.09 m ' Wingspan: 12.535 m Service Ceiling: 30,200 ft (9,200 m) ' Cruising Altitude: 25,000 ft (7,600 m) Curb Weight: 2,042 kg ' Max Takeoff Weight: 3,379 kg Max Speed: 256 kn (474 km/h) at 20,000 ft Cruise Speed: 240 kn (440 km/h) at 25,000 ft, 75% power Range: 1,487 nm (2,754 km) at economy cruise Engines & Propellers: Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-N, TSO: 1201 h / 399 h remaining (Engine 1) Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-N, TSO: 467 h / 1,133 h remaining (Engine 2) Propeller overhauls: 2018 Avionics & Systems: Garmin G600 PFD/MFD, Avidyne EX500 MFD Garmin GNS430W NAV/COM, Flight Stream 210 Bendix King KN62A DME, Bendix RDR160 Weather Radar Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder, GTS800 TCAS S-TEC55x Autopilot, GMA340 Audio Panel, Artex ME406 ELT Additional Info: Built in 1981, total time airframe 5,258 h, fully equipped, no damage history, German AOC.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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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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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