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1981 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 64 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time +2,116 hr vs comps -4.2%
- Engine time +101 hr vs comps -1.4%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +3.5%
- No Autopilot (69% of comps have one) -2.1%
- No ADS-B (61% of comps have one) -1.6%
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 | 8,323 hrs |
| Engine time | 899 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS530 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
This 1981 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle (Tail #EC-IHY) is a highly versatile, well-maintained multi-engine piston aircraft currently positioned in Tenerife, Spain. Recently completing its last inspection in August 2025 with no maintenance due, this pressurized twin is mission-ready for both business travel and specialized aerial surveying. +4 Aircraft Highlights Performance & Efficiency: Powered by twin 375 HP Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-N engines with approximately half their TBO remaining (899/784 hours SMOH). +4 Mission Ready: Certified for high-definition aerial photography with a dedicated fuselage modification for camera installation. +4 Modernized Avionics: Features a robust IFR suite including dual Garmin GNS 530 Nav/Com/GPS units, TAS (Traffic Advisory System), and weather radar. +4 Strategic Enhancements: Equipped with Vortex Generators for improved low-speed handling, spoiler systems, and an increased maximum weight STC for higher utility. +3
Modifications
Gemini said modifications and sts applied: faa stc sa3458w / easa 5286-i: fuselage modification for camera installation faa stc sa4913nm / easa: spoiler system installation faa stc sa5792sw / easa 5310-i: engine refrigeration system improvements faa stc sa4592sw / easa 5310-i: improvements to the engine cooling system faa stc sa5796sw / s311-i: installation of fuel flow indicator system faa stc sa5878sw / easa s312-i: egt, cht, pressure, and oil temperature indicators faa stc 5981sw / easa s313-i: increase in maximum weights on ramp, take-off, landing, and empty faa stc sa8352sw / easa s314-i: installation of vortex generators faa stc sa3767sw / easa s315-i: installation of induction hose fasteners faa stc sa45
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 421C lands versus other Cessna 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
41st pct$416k · 41st percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
91st pct8,323 hours total (TTAF) · 91st percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
60th pct899 hours since major overhaul · 60th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
63rd pct784 engine hours · 63rd 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Serial Number | 421C1033 |
| Registration # | EC-IHY |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | TFS |
Airframe
| Total Time | 8,323 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,450 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 899 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 784 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3FF32C501 |
| Prop 1 Time | 85 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Time | 85 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530 |
|---|---|
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Gemini said modifications and sts applied: faa stc sa3458w / easa 5286-i: fuselage modification for camera installation faa stc sa4913nm / easa: spoiler system installation faa stc sa5792sw / easa 5310-i: engine refrigeration system improvements faa stc sa4592sw / easa 5310-i: improvements to the engine cooling system faa stc sa5796sw / s311-i: installation of fuel flow indicator system faa stc sa5878sw / easa s312-i: egt, cht, pressure, and oil temperature indicators faa stc 5981sw / easa s313-i: increase in maximum weights on ramp, take-off, landing, and empty faa stc sa8352sw / easa s314-i: installation of vortex generators faa stc sa3767sw / easa s315-i: installation of induction hose fasteners faa stc sa45 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| 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.
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Last flight
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