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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:
- Engine time -822 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +9.9%
- Modern GPS navigator (89% of comps) +0.5%
- No Garmin G600 (56% of comps have one) -6.7%
- No Autopilot (78% of comps have one) -1.4%
- No ADS-B (78% of comps have one) -2.0%
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 | 5,960 hrs |
| Engine time | 2045 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total time
- 5960 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description TT 5960 PT6A-112 L&R Engines 2045 TSO 250 TSHSI L&R Props 250 TSO Low Hours Airframe & Engines All Phases and Squawks Done May 2026. Speed Stacks Air conditioning Garmin 530, 345 Transponder, Weather Radar Beautiful Paint & Interior 2014 Clean well keep Always Hanger. Great flying aircraft Great airplane for flying Low time airframe
Modifications
PT6A-112. With speed stacks L&R Engines 2045 TSO. 250 TSHSI. Props L&R 250 TSO. ALL PHASES and SQUAWKS DONE MAY 2026
Avionics
Garmin 530. Avidyne flight max EX500 MDF w/Radar. Collin's VHF/ILS. 2 Garmin Transponder IN/OUT
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 ›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 ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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 CONQUEST I lands versus other Cessna CONQUEST I listings on fyiAero.
Price
11th pct$620k · 11th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
56th pct5,960 hours total (TTAF) · 56th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
33rd pct2,045 hours since overhaul · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
33rd pct2,045 hours since overhaul · 33rd 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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