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1981 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 56 comparable CESSNA 421C listings ($449,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time -1,405 hr vs comps +2.8%
- Engine time -386 hr vs comps +1.2%
- 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 | 4,830 hrs |
| Engine time | 373.2 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | BENDIX/KING |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-430W, Garmin GNS-530W, Garmin GDL 69A |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | 7/1/2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
1981 Cessna 421C. N706AA. 4830 AFTT. 373/322 SMOH Engines. 387 SMOH Props. RAM Overhauls. Complete Logs. KFC 225 Autopilot. Spoilers. Contact Us For Digital Logbooks
Modifications
Powerpac Spoiler System Engine Fire Extinguisher System Wing Locker Fuel Tank
Avionics
PS Engineering PMA7000M-S Audio Panel Garmin GNS-530W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS-430W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder King KN 62A DME King KFC 225 Autopilot King KMD 850 MFD Shdain Fuel Flow Insight G4 GEM Insight TAS 1000 Garmin GDL69A King KRA 10 Radar Altimeter BFG SKY 497
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 421C lands versus other CESSNA 421C listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
20th pct4,830 hours total (TTAF) · 20th percentile of 70 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
26th pct373 hours since major overhaul · 26th percentile of 68 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
31st pct322 hours since major overhaul · 31st 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.
General
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Serial Number | 421C1075 |
| Registration # | N706AA |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | BTR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,830.7 |
|---|---|
| Range | 1,000 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,560 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 5,402.9 lb |
| Useful Load | 2,157.1 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 232 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Spoilers | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 292445-R |
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 373.2 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Aftermarket Engine 1 STC | Yes |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2014 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1226.8 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 272328-R |
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 322.6 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Aftermarket Engine 2 STC | Yes |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2015 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1277.4 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3FF32C501-A |
| Prop 1 Time | 387.1 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Model | 3FF32C501-A |
| Prop 2 Time | 387.1 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING |
|---|---|
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KMD-850 |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KFC225 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | PS Engineering PMA7000M-S Audio Panel Garmin GNS-530W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS-430W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder King KN 62A DME King KFC 225 Autopilot King KMD 850 MFD Shdain Fuel Flow Insight G4 GEM Insight TAS 1000 Garmin GDL69A King KRA 10 Radar Altimeter BFG SKY 497 |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Engine Fire Extinguisher System Wing Locker Fuel Tank |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Powerpac Spoiler System |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2011 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: 7/1/2026 Pitot-Static Due: 11/1/2026 Transponder Due: 11/1/2026 All Specifications Subject To Verification Upon Inspection The airplane is still being actively flown, so times are subject to change. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
