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 +693 hr vs comps -1.4%
- Engine time +122 hr vs comps -1.7%
- 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 | 6,900 hrs |
| Engine time | 925 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | KFC250 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Rare Robertson STOL 421C, King KFC250 Autopilot/ Flight Director, Garmin 530W, Ultra Long Range Fuel - 290 Gallons usable, Ready for all offers
Modifications
Robertson STOL Flaps & Ultra Long Range Fuel - 292 Gallons, Speedbrakes
Avionics
Garmin 330ES ADS-B TX
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
47th pct$439k · 47th percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
70th pct6,900 hours total (TTAF) · 70th percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
63rd pct925 hours since factory reman · 63rd percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
66th pct800 hours since factory reman · 66th 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 | 421C1057 |
| Registration # | N421JE |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KMYF |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,900 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 925 SFRM |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 800 SFRM |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 330ES ADS-B TX |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Robertson STOL Flaps & Ultra Long Range Fuel - 292 Gallons, Speedbrakes |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 8 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Recent Annual Inspection |
|---|---|
| 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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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