1981 CESSNA 421C

Description

Detailed Description AUCTION - Well-equipped 1981 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle combining the cabin comfort and payload of a pressurized twin with FIKI capability, long-range fuel and proven Continental GTSIO-520-N power. The aircraft received a fresh annual on June 4, 2026. Current supplied logbook times are 6,069.5 AFTT, 639.5 SMOH on the left engine, 1,006.4 SMOH on the right engine and 684.5 SPOH on each propeller. Equipped for IFR operations with dual Garmin WAAS navigators, ADS-B, weather radar (inop), autopilot with altitude pre-select, factory A/C and an 8-seat cabin. Times shown are from the latest supplied logbook entries and may increase if the aircraft is flown before the auction. Equipment, times and specifications are subject to buyer verification. This aircraft starts an online auction on October 28, 2026. View full logbooks and register to bid, https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/1001035 Highlights: Fresh annual completed June 4, 2026; 6,069.5 AFTT LH engine 639.5 SMOH; RH engine 1,006.4 SMOH; both props 684.5 SPOH FIKI, heated windshield and deicing boots installed in 2024 2,233 lb useful load and 234 gallons total fuel with left auxiliary tank Garmin GNS 530W / GNS 430, GTX 345 ADS-B, PS Engineering Bluetooth audio Pressurized 8-place cabin with factory air conditioning. Vortex generators, speed brakes/spoilers and prop sync Complete logbooks; based at KARB in Ann Arbor, Michigan Performance Specs: Maximum Gross Weight: 7,450 lb Useful Load: 2,233 lb Cruise Speed: Approx. 220 KTS Range: Approx. 1,280 NM Fuel Capacity: 234 Gallons installed (left auxiliary tank) Fuel Burn: Approx. 40 GPH combined cruise, takeoff/1st hour 50GPH Information for Auction: Auction Dates: October 28, 2026 - November 4, 2026 Starting Bid: $175,000 Buyer Premium: 5% Deposit Required: $4,000 Aircraft is based at KARB in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Times and equipment should be verified from the aircraft and logbooks at the time of bidding. Aircraft Specs: Aircraft Make: Cessna Aircraft Model: 421C Aircraft S/N: 421C-1007 Aircraft Time: 6,069.5 AFTT Annual Inspection: June 4, 2026

Modifications

Engine(s): Engine Make: Continental Engine Model: GTSIO-520-N LH S/N: 265081-R - 639.5 SMOH RH S/N: 604176 - 1,006.4 SMOH Horsepower: 375 HP each / 750 HP total Overhaul History: LH RAM overhaul 11/30/2012; installed 03/22/2013. RH RAM overhaul 10/03/2006; Airmark IRAN completed in 2023. Facilities: RH engine installed on N600DC 06/01/2024 at 995.5 SMOH following Airmark inspection/repair work. Prop(s): Prop Make: McCauley - LH and RH Prop Model: 3FF32C501-A - LH and RH Prop S/N / Hub: LH 806360 | RH 841922 Prop Time: 684.5 SPOH each Prop Type: 3-blade constant-speed; prop sync

Avionics

Avionics: Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS 430 GPS/NAV/COM PS Engineering 450BT Bluetooth Audio Panel Garmin GTX330-ES ADS-B Transponder Shadin Fuel Flow Cessna 800 Autopilot with Altitude Pre-Select / Yaw Damper Flight Rules: IFR IFR Capable: Yes IFR Certification: Static system, altimeter and automatic altitude reporting system tests/inspections recorded January 28, 2026 and April 28, 2026 by Conrad Aero. Additional Features: Pressurized cabin FIKI heated windshield deicing boots installed 2024 vortex generators factory A/C; speed brakes/spoilers oxygen system prop sync left auxiliary fuel tank 8 seats Complete logs Incident / Damage History: Sept 1983, right gear collapse on landing. Gaps / Missing Logbooks: None known; complete logbooks reported. Known Flaws: None reported in the supplied records; buyer inspection recommended. Known Corrosion: None reported in the supplied records; buyer inspection recommended.