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1981 CESSNA CONQUEST I
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Cessna CONQUEST I listings ($1,149,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +254 hr vs comps -0.5%
- No Modern GPS navigator (91% of comps have one) -4.2%
- No Garmin G600 (64% of comps have one) -7.6%
- ADS-B (64% of comps) +0.9%
- FIKI (known ice) (45% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 12 for sale of 159 FAA-registered -1.3%
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 | 6,815 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,577 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 4 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Ps PMA8000C |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX 70 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69A |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | 2018-20 |
| Inspection | Phase |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Exceptionally Maintained Blackhawk Upgraded Conquest 1 looking for its new owner. Lowest priced turnkey Blackhawk C425 on the market! Plenty of time left on new engines, Garmin glass and autopilot, great paint and interior, and professionally flown and hangered - this is a no-hassle way to get yourself to FL250 cruising comfortably at 275-285kts.
Modifications
Aft Strakes. Boots new in 2012. American Aviation Exhaust Stacks. Rosen Sun Visors.
Avionics
Very capable Garmin class panel with Garmin autopilot. Garmin GDL 69A for XM Weather and Music. PMA 8000C Audio Panel. GWX 70 radar with 10" antenna. Avidyne TAS-615A. WX-500 Stormscope. Dual GTX 300 transponders. Shadin Digiflow. Artex 406MHz ELT. Prop Sync.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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
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Price
64th pct$1.1M · 64th percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
82nd pct6,815 hours total (TTAF) · 82nd percentile of 11 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
64th pct2,577 hours since new · 64th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
64th pct2,577 hours since new · 64th 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.
General
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CONQUEST I |
| Serial Number | 425-0104 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N321HX |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KHXD |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,815 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 6,274 |
| Range | 1,000 NM |
| Max Ramp Weight | 8,675 lb |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8,600 lb |
| Max Landing Weight | 8,000 lb |
| Max Zero Fuel Weight | 7,000 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 5,329 lb |
| Useful Load | 3,271 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Mass | 2,452 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 366 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Landing Gear Overhaul | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCE-PZ0097 |
| Engine 1 Time | 2,577 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 2,182 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 780 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCE-PZ0096 |
| Engine 2 Time | 2,577 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 2,182 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 1,495 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 387 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Time | 387 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 4 |
Avionics
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
|---|---|
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330 |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GFC600 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Very capable Garmin class panel with Garmin autopilot. Garmin GDL 69A for XM Weather and Music. PMA 8000C Audio Panel. GWX 70 radar with 10" antenna. Avidyne TAS-615A. WX-500 Stormscope. Dual GTX 300 transponders. Shadin Digiflow. Artex 406MHz ELT. Prop Sync. |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Dual Aft Body Strakes | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Aft Strakes. Boots new in 2012. American Aviation Exhaust Stacks. Rosen Sun Visors. |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Lavatory Configuration | Aft |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2013 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Last Phase 2,3, D in December, 2025 at 6,637 hours. *Any aircraft specifications and/or descriptions do not constitute representations and warranties by the Seller or Southbreeze Aviation. Verification of the same remains the sole responsibility of the Buyer through inspection or otherwise. ** Aircraft in hangar, no known damage history, complete logs. Aircraft in Canada from 2018-2023. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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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