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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 +601 hr vs comps -1.2%
- Garmin GTN 750 (78% of comps) +1.9%
- No Garmin G600 (56% of comps have one) -6.7%
- ADS-B (78% of comps) +0.6%
- FIKI (known ice) (44% of comps) +0.7%
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 | 6,561 hrs |
| Engine time | 2867 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275, GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS430W |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR-2000VP |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS, KGP-560, EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS, Skywatch |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL69A |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Engines & propellers
Engine
- Time since hot-section inspection
- 1078 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description PRICE REDUCED !! * Engines BLACKHAWK PT6A-135A ADS-B-OUT Always Hangared Complete Logbooks Garmin Avionics American Aviation "Speed Stacks" GILL lead acid battery No damage history ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Cockpit: WAAS, King KMD-850 multi-function display, Garmin GDL-69A datalink weather, Cessna altitude preselector,Shadin DigiFlo (linked to Garmin), full copilot instruments, Davtron clock, ADS-B Out Modification: Blackhawk XP135A upgrade done Crew Accessories: Rosen sunvisors, leather dash cover Equipment: McCauley BlackMac 4-blade props w/auto feather, heated glass windshield, FIKI; ice protection, American Aviation speed stacks, starter-generator wet-spline mod, Norton radome, engine nacelle fire detection & extinguisher, lead acid battery, tinted windows General: Certified known ice Aircraft total time: 6561 hours MAINTENANCE & INSPECTIONS Annual Inspection DUE ON AUGUST 2027 Complete Logbooks (Airframe, Engines and Propellers) Maintained FAR Part 91 PHASE 2 INSPECTION C/W 08/2026 PHASE 3 INSPECTION C/W 08/2026 PHASE 7 INSPECTION C/W 08/2026 PHASE 8 INSPECTION C/W 08/2026
Modifications
ENGINES: PT6A-135A ( BLACKHAWK) Upgrade done 2001. Engine 1 Engine 2 Time Since New: 2867 2867 TSO N/A N/A TSHSI 1078 1078 TBO (3600 HRS) Hot Section Inspections: By Dallas Airmotive
Avionics
AVIONICS / RADIOS / Equipment Installed ADF: Dual Cessna 1000 Altimeter: Sperry 800 (encoding) Autopilot: Cessna 1000 IFCS w/yaw damper Communication Radios: DME: Sperry 800 Flight Director: Cessna 1000 IFCS GPS: Garmin GNS-430W HSI: Cessna 1000 Navigation Radios: Garmin GNS-430W NAV / COM/ GPS Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-50A RMI: Dual Cessna 1000 Stormscope: BFGoodrich WX-950 TAWS: Bendix/King IHAS-8000 w/KGP-560 EGPWS TCAS: Bendix/King IHAS-8000; BFGoodrich Skywatch SKY-497 TCAS-I (24-mile range) Transponder: Dual Garmin GTX-345 Weather Radar: Bendix/King RDR-2000VP (color) Garmin G600TXi PFD / MFD w/ GDU 1060 10" Landscape Display Garmin 750 TXi NAV/ COM/ GPS KMD 850 MFD Garmin GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument Storm Scope: BFGoodrich WX-950 Digiflow IHAS 8000 GDL69A Datalink ELT
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CONQUEST I lands versus other Cessna CONQUEST I listings on fyiAero.
Price
56th pct$930k · 56th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
67th pct6,561 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
56th pct2,867 hours since new · 56th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
56th pct2,867 hours since new · 56th 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.
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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