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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 +1,865 hr vs comps -3.7%
- Engine time +573 hr vs comps -1.7%
- 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 | 8,100 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,332 SMOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GFC 600, Garmin GI 275, Garmin G600 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
PRICE REDUCED - Turn-key plane with latest avionics and autopilot, fresh annual, no squawks Well-maintained C421C upgraded 2023 to full Garmin glass cockpit (pilot and co-pilot), dual GTN750Txi’s, digital engine EIS, Garmin GFC600 autopilot, GTN345 ADSB in/out, XM weather. Fresh Annual 3/2026. AFTT 8100, RE 1673 SMOH, LE 1332 SMOH, Props 50/50 SMOH, Heater 75 SNEW. Engines topped w new cylinders 400 hrs ago. Runs great, no squawks. We have a slot in line at RAM for new engines when needed. This Aircraft has been maintained with an open checkbook for the past 3 years. I can deliver this aircraft anywhere in the US and happy to throw in 5-10 hours of dual (CFI/MEI/CFII). Beautiful panel obviously with the absolute top of the line avionics. Owner spent $260K on the avionics two years ago at Griffin Avionics in Hyannis, MA. Engines are at or nearing TBO but are otherwise running perfectly with no squalks. They had a "Top Overhaul" with new cylinders 400 hours ago. Compression and oil consumption are perfect. We are on the list at RAM for new engines WHEN the time comes. New exhaust. Props recently OH. Fuel system OH. Fresh annual. Hard to make a bad landing in this plane with the trailing-link gear. 176kt gear and flap speed make it easy to slow down when approaching to land. Certified for flight into known icing conditions (FIKI). Fly comfortably in the flight levels at 200+kts TAS.
Avionics
Avionics/Radios: 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
39th pct$429k · 39th percentile of 56 listings
Airframe time
84th pct8,100 hours total (TTAF) · 84th percentile of 70 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
90th pct1,332 hours since major overhaul · 90th percentile of 68 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
99th pct1,673 hours since major overhaul · 99th 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 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N6866L |
Airframe
| Total Time | 8,100 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 1,332 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 1,673 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
| Primary Flight Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
| Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750XI |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750XI |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Avionics/Radios: 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 |
Additional Equipment
| WiFi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pressurized | Yes |
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh Annual 3/2026 |
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