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1981 CESSNA CONQUEST I SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Cessna CONQUEST I listings ($1,149,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -3,504 hr vs comps +7.0%
- Engine time -2,150 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +20.0%
- Garmin GTN 750 (73% of comps) +2.3%
- Garmin G600 (64% of comps) +4.4%
- No ADS-B (64% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 12 for sale of 159 FAA-registered -1.3%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CONQUEST I |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 3,057 hrs |
| Engine time | 427 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX 335R |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | L3 ESI-500, GARMIN G500, GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA35C |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69A |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description 1981 Cessna Conquest I, 3057 TT, NEW in 2022 By Blackhawk XP135A Upgrade, Prat & Whitney PT6A-135A, 427 TSNEW, MT 5 blade propellors 427 TSNEW, Complete new paint & interior in 2022 by Aerosmith Aviation, Garmin (2) G600 TXi, (2) G600 GMU, (2) G600 OAT, (2) GTN 750, GMA 35C, Installed Flight Stream, ESI 500, MAG 500, GTX 345R, GTX 335R, GDL 69A, Genesys AeroSystems 3100 Autopilot. Body strakes, A/C, Ox, No hail, No corrosion, Looks like new, the first person to see this aircraft will buy it. Contact Harry (210) 293-9300 1981 Cessna Conquest I, 3057 TT, NEW in 2022 By Blackhawk XP135A Upgrade, Prat & Whitney PT6A-135A, 427 TSNEW, MT 5 blade propellors 427 TSNEW, Complete new paint & interior in 2022 by Aerosmith Aviation, Garmin (2) G600 TXi, (2) G600 GMU, (2) G600 OAT, (2) GTN 750, GMA 35C, Installed Flight Stream, ESI 500, MAG 500, GTX 345R, GTX 335R, GDL 69A, Genesys AeroSystems 3100 Autopilot. Body strakes, A/C, Ox, No hail, No corrosion, Looks like new, the first person to see this aircraft will buy it. Contact Harry (210) 293-9300 PRISTINE Airframe 3057 TT Annual 5/01/26 No Hail No Corrosion No damage history New paint 2022 New interior 2022 Body Strakes A/C Ox
Modifications
(2) New Blackhawk XP135A PT6A Turbine Engines S/N: PZ2049, PZ2050, 427 SNEW (2) MT 5 Blade Propellers Model: MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R (P) 427 SNEW
Avionics
(2) Garmin G600 TXI, GMU, OAT (2) Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GMA 35C Flight Stream 510 ESI 500, MAG 500 Garmin 345R Garmin GTX 335R Garmin GDL 69A Genesys Aero systems 3100 autopilot
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CONQUEST I lands versus other Cessna CONQUEST I listings on fyiAero.
Price
91st pct$1.6M · 91st percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
9th pct3,057 hours total (TTAF) · 9th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
9th pct427 hours since new · 9th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
9th pct427 hours since new · 9th percentile of 11 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
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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