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1981 CESSNA CONQUEST I
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna CONQUEST I listings ($929,500), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -826 hr vs comps +1.7%
- Engine time +2,267 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -20.0%
- Garmin GTN 750 (78% of comps) +1.9%
- Garmin G600 (56% of comps) +5.3%
- No Autopilot (78% of comps have one) -1.4%
- ADS-B (78% of comps) +0.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CONQUEST I |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 5,134 hrs |
| Engine time | 5,134.4 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 4 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335, Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | SKYWATCH |
| Avionics / DME | KN64 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 88 |
| Inspection | Phase |
Description
THIS IS A PERFECT ENTRY LEVEL TURNKEY, LOW TIME CONQUEST W/GREAT AVIONICS & COSMETICS, FRESH INSPECTIONS, & LOW TIME HOT SECTIONS. BEST TURNKEY CONQUEST I VALUE IN THE WORLD. $849,000 OR TRADE. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATIONS & AVAILABILITY UPON INSPECTION
Modifications
FEATURES: MCCAULEY 4 BLADE BLACK MAX PROPS AMERICAN AVIATION SPEED STACKS-STC UPGRADED FREON AIR CONDITIONING (R-134A) NEW STYLE DIGITAL TORQUE GAGES (ELECTRONICS INT’L-NEW 2/24) INCREASED GROSS WEIGHT (8600) POUNDS & ZERO FUEL WEIGHT (7000 POUNDS) USEFUL LOAD: 3268 POUNDS FUEL CAPACITY: 366 GALLONS EXECUTIVE WINGS HID LANDING LIGHTS & RECOGNITION LIGHT SYSTEM-STC RAA HID TAXI LIGHT SYSTEM-STC LEAD ACID BATTERY-STC KNOWN ICING W/HEATED GLASS WINDSHIELD ROSEN SUN VISORS-STC CAA MODIFICATIONS FACTORY ZINC CROMATED ALL ORIGINAL LOGBOOKS-EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE HISTORY
Avionics
GARMIN G600 SYSTEM (GLASS COCKPIT W/MFD & PFD) GARMIN GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM GARMIN GNS 530 COLOR GPS/NAC/COM GARMIN GTX 335 ADS-B TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX 330 TRANSPONDER GARMIN GDL 88 ADS-B IN/OUT BENDIX COLOR WEATHER RADAR (ON GTN 750) GARMIN 340 AUDIO PANEL L3 497 SKYWATCH ACTIVE TRAFFIC ADVISORY SYSTEM TAWS SPERRY 1000 IFCS AP/FD W/YAW DAMPER SPERRY HSI COPILOT BENDIX KING KN64 DIGITAL DME
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CONQUEST I lands versus other Cessna CONQUEST I listings on fyiAero.
Price
33rd pct$849k · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
44th pct5,134 hours total (TTAF) · 44th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
89th pct5,134 hours since new · 89th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
89th pct5,134 hours since new · 89th percentile of 9 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 | CONQUEST I |
| Serial Number | 425-0047 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N585PA |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,134.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 3,160 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-112 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 5,134.4 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 3,256 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-112 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 5,134.4 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 3,256 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Number of Blades | 4 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | GARMIN G600 SYSTEM (GLASS COCKPIT W/MFD & PFD) GARMIN GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM GARMIN GNS 530 COLOR GPS/NAC/COM GARMIN GTX 335 ADS-B TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX 330 TRANSPONDER GARMIN GDL 88 ADS-B IN/OUT BENDIX COLOR WEATHER RADAR (ON GTN 750) GARMIN 340 AUDIO PANEL L3 497 SKYWATCH ACTIVE TRAFFIC ADVISORY SYSTEM TAWS SPERRY 1000 IFCS AP/FD W/YAW DAMPER SPERRY HSI COPILOT BENDIX KING KN64 DIGITAL DME |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | FEATURES: MCCAULEY 4 BLADE BLACK MAX PROPS AMERICAN AVIATION SPEED STACKS-STC UPGRADED FREON AIR CONDITIONING (R-134A) NEW STYLE DIGITAL TORQUE GAGES (ELECTRONICS INT’L-NEW 2/24) INCREASED GROSS WEIGHT (8600) POUNDS & ZERO FUEL WEIGHT (7000 POUNDS) USEFUL LOAD: 3268 POUNDS FUEL CAPACITY: 366 GALLONS EXECUTIVE WINGS HID LANDING LIGHTS & RECOGNITION LIGHT SYSTEM-STC RAA HID TAXI LIGHT SYSTEM-STC LEAD ACID BATTERY-STC KNOWN ICING W/HEATED GLASS WINDSHIELD ROSEN SUN VISORS-STC CAA MODIFICATIONS FACTORY ZINC CROMATED ALL ORIGINAL LOGBOOKS-EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE HISTORY |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | RECENT MAINTENANCE: (OVER 100K SPENT) MAY 1, 2026: PHASE 2, 3, D, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 24 RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR O/H AILERON TRIM ACTUATOR O/H NEW RIGHT ELEVATOR DEICE BOOT NEW STARTER SWITCHES NEW RIGHT ICE VANE ACTUATOR RE-RIGGED BOTH ENGINES & PROPS BALANCED BOTH PROPS NEW AUX HEAT BLOWER ASSEMBLY REBUILT R134A AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (NEW COMPRESSOR, MOTOR, NEW EXPANSION VALVE’S, NEW RECEIVER DRYER) NEW LEFT FUEL NACELLE BLADDER NEW PRESSURIZATION COUPLING DUCTS NEW PRESSURIZATION TUBE SEALS (INSIDE LEADING EDGES) PRESSURIZATION MAKES MAXIMUM DIFFERENTIAL REBUILT LEFT & RIGHT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS NEW RIGHT DEICE LINE OVERHAULED HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD VALVE OVERHAULED HYDRAULIC LANDING GEAR CONTROL VALVE OVERHAULED RIGHT ENGINE IGNITOR EXCITER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUSHED & REPLACED NEW ELECTRIC TRIM SWITCHES OVERHAULED RIGHT ENGINE IGNITOR EXCITER |
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Conquest I
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Conquest I (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $123,840 | $201,240 |
| Fixed | $237,536 | $237,536 |
| Variable | $312,040 | $507,065 |
| Total / hour | $2,748 | $2,291 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,200 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 243 kts · 280 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 5 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 3" × 4' 7" × 11' 3" |
| Interior volume | 224 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 4000 ft / 2200 ft |
About this plane
The Cessna Conquest I has a variable operating cost of $1,439 per hour. It provides a range of 900 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 263 knots (303 mph), with an average fuel burn of 86 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Conquest I measures 4'3" high, 4'7" wide, and 11'3" long, offering 224 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 6–7 passengers, the layout is both comfortable and functional, ideal for regional missions. Requiring only 2,200 feet for takeoff and 4,000 feet for landing, the Conquest I is well-suited for short and unimproved runways while maintaining solid cruise performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Conquest I's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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