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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%
- Engine time +107 hr vs comps -1.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +3.5%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.9%
- ADS-B (61% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 68 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 | 6,200 hrs |
| Engine time | 995 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W, GNS 430W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Fresh Annual. Located in Ann Arbor MI at KARB. Link to logs and pics available. This 1980 Cessna 421C is a turnkey, ready-to-fly pressurized twin that offers impressive performance, capability, and comfort. With a high useful load of 2,233 lbs, 234 gallons of fuel capacity, and VG's for enhanced handling and stability, this aircraft is perfect for both business and personal missions. Certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI), equipped with spoilers, and configured for 8 seats, it combines safety, performance, and versatility. See the video on this aircraft here: The airframe has been well maintained, with complete logs. Whether you're looking for a reliable family airplane or a high-performance business tool, this 421C delivers comfort and speed. Don't miss this opportunity to own a well-equipped and meticulously maintained aircraft.
Modifications
New Deicing Boots installed 2024 FIKI w/Heated Windshield Vortex Generators Factory AC
Avionics
Garmin GNS 530W Wass GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS 430W Wass GPS/NAV/COM PS Engineering 450 BT Audio Panel Shadin Fuel Flow Bendix Radar Cessna 800 Autopilot with altitude pre-select Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder with GPS
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 ›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
28th pct$349k · 28th percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
51st pct6,200 hours total (TTAF) · 51st percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
66th pct995 hours since major overhaul · 66th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
54th pct700 hours since major overhaul · 54th 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 | 421C-1007 |
| Registration # | N600DC |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | ARB |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,200 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 2,232 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 234 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Speedbrakes | Yes |
| Spoilers | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 995 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2008 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 700 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2009 |
Props
| Prop 1 Time | 750 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Prop 2 Time | 750 SMOH |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS 530W Wass GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS 430W Wass GPS/NAV/COM PS Engineering 450 BT Audio Panel Shadin Fuel Flow Bendix Radar Cessna 800 Autopilot with altitude pre-select Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder with GPS |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | New Deicing Boots installed 2024 FIKI w/Heated Windshield Vortex Generators Factory AC |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | 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.
Previous listing for N600DC
1981 CESSNA 421C
- Then asking
- $349k
- Airframe
- 6,200 hrs
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Last flight
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