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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 +1,815 hr vs comps -3.6%
- Engine time +523 hr vs comps -1.6%
- Garmin G600 glass (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- 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 | 8,050 hrs |
| Engine time | 1282 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345R |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GFC 600, Garmin GI 275, Garmin G600 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Price lowered!!! This is a fantastic turn-key pressurized-twin Cessna 421C w/ all glass panel including the very best top of the line autopilot and electronics. Maintained with an open check book past 4 years. Owner upgrading to a jet. She needs a new home. Will deliver anywhere in the US. No squalks / fresh annual. Turn-Key Cessna 421C with new dual all-Garmin panel, autopilot and EIS. Trailing link landing gear, approved for flight into known icing (FIKI). Fresh annual 3/2026 Engines GTSIO520N2B. 234g fuel 2024 Garmin G600Txi PFD/MFD (both pilot and co-pilot) Separate ADAHRS for pilot and co-pilot Garmin Digital Engine Instruments Garmin GFC600 3-axis autopilot with yaw damper GTX345 Remote transponder (ADSB IN/OUT) Garmin remote radios and audio panel Dual GTN750Txi GPS Navigators Garmin GI275 backup attitude indicator XM Weather and audio Garmin Smart Glide feature Garmin Flightstream 510 Paint and interior 8/7 2012 Factory hydraulic AC, Prop sync Spar cap inspection 2004 All logs available for inspection This is the top of the line C421C in Cessna's cabin-class pressurized twin aircraft. Features trailing link landing gear. Includes 5.2psi max differential pressure, suitable for flight at FL250. Certified for flight into known icing conditions (FIKI), electric windshield and props, deice boots. Heater overhauled 2024.
Modifications
Both engines factory reman and were top overhauled less than 200 hrs ago. Left 1182 SFRM, Right 1523 SFRM. Props 50/50 SMOH Both engines are running perfectly with no squalks. Entire fuel system was overhauled in 2025. We have a place in line at RAM aircraft for engine overhauls when needed, but it makes no sense to overhaul engines that are running perfectly for Part 91 ops.
Avionics
This aircraft features the absolute best Garmin avionics including both pilot and co-pilot G600 PFD/MFD with separate and redundant ADAHRS, backup GI275 attitude indicator, GFC600 3-axis autopilot with yaw damper, dual GTN750Txi GPS navs, remote radio, remote GTX345 transponder with ADSB 1090ES in/out, Sirius XM weather and radio, digital engine instruments, Smart Glide feature, Flightstream 510 communications to upload chart updates and flight plans, remote audio panel
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 421C lands versus other CESSNA 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
50th pct$450k · 50th percentile of 56 listings
Airframe time
83rd pct8,050 hours total (TTAF) · 83rd percentile of 70 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
87th pct1,282 hours since factory reman · 87th percentile of 68 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
97th pct1,623 hours since factory reman · 97th 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.
