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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 -1,010 hr vs comps +2.0%
- Engine time -1,463 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +17.6%
- 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%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CONQUEST I |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 4,950 hrs |
| Engine time | 1404 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTS 800, Garmin GTX33 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275, GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 600 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 35 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX 68 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69A |
| Inspection | Phase |
Description
Detailed Description Motivated Seller! - $1,250.000.00 OBO Low time Total Time!, 2 Owners since new, Dr. owned, Full Garmin glass panel with -one of a kind -EIS gauges including fuel gauges! Only 1404/1404 since Blackhawk new - PT6A-135 engines! Only 4950 TTSN Yingling 2, 3 & D Inspections, New pilot windshield & side windows Recent Phase 60 by TechnicAir - June 2026 Known Ice Protection Aft Strakes SK-425-17-1B Increased Gross Weight to 8600 LBS American Aviation exhaust stacks Nose baggage courtesy lights Converted 134A air conditioning Wing tip recognition lights by Eagle Aviation Lead acid battery conversion Rosen Sun visors Medco Locks- Cabin door and baggage R/H Executive Table A turnkey, well equipped, ready to go Conquest I! Only 2 Owners since new, always hangered, minor damage in 1985 runway overrun. Fresh Phase 2, 3 & D Inspection by Yingling Aviation, Wichita, KS, Fresh 91.411 & 413 Static/Transponder Check, 11/2025 @ 4937.8, Aileron trim actuator overhauled 11/25 New pilot windshield and pilot/copilot side windows. This aircraft is currently based in Paso Robles, CA (KPRB)
Modifications
124/124 Hours Since Overhaul - 4 Blade "Black Mac" McCauley Props - June 2023 1404.3/1403.4 Since New Blackhawk Engines - PTA-135A - 750 SHP - October 2000 4949.5 Total Time Since New Recent Yingling 2,3 & D Inspections - November 2025
Avionics
Garmin Equipped - new one-piece instrument panel June 2023 GMA 35 Audio Panel Dual Garmin GDU 1060 - G600TXi 10.6" LCD touchscreen displays Dual GTN 750 Nav/Com/GPS Garmin GMA 35 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out Remote Transponder Garmin GTX 33R Remote mounted ADS-B Transponder Garmin GTS 800 ADS-B Enhanced Active Traffic System Garmin GWX 68 Digital Weather Radar Dual Garmin GEA 71B Engine/Airframe Interface - This is amazing! Garmin GDL 69A XM Satellite Weather & Audio Entertainment Garmin GI 275 electronic standby instrument - high resolution, color display Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot with Yaw damper - digital flight control system US-B and C charging Ports - Pilot/CoPilot side CoPilot Push to talk
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CONQUEST I lands versus other Cessna CONQUEST I listings on fyiAero.
Price
89th pct$1.2M · 89th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
33rd pct4,950 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
22nd pct1,404 hours since new · 22nd percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
22nd pct1,404 hours since new · 22nd 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.
Previous listing for N1222B
1981 CESSNA CONQUEST I
- Then asking
- $1.4M
- Airframe
- 4,950 hrs
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