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1982 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 64 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time +3,593 hr vs comps -7.2%
- Engine time -180 hr vs comps +2.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +3.5%
- Garmin G600 (22% of comps) +15.6%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.9%
- No ADS-B (61% of comps have one) -1.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 421C |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 9,800 hrs |
| Engine time | 520 SOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330, Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC |
Description
Always hangared All SID and AD´s Done ARC valid 12/2026 No known damage history All logs available The aircraft can stay under our AOC.
Modifications
Vortex Generators (increased MTOW 7579 lbs) Spoilers!!! Extra fuel tank for 26 GAL (total tanks 232 gal) Air conditioning S-TEC AP a YD Tinted Acrylic Window Liners External Aft Body Strakes (to reduce drag) Tanis Engine Preheat Kits Low Thrust Detector System
Avionics
Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GNS 430 NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GNS 530 AuRACLE CRM 2120 Engine Management Display System Avidyne EX600 Multi-Function Display DME Bendix/King KDI 572 XPDR Garmin GTX 330 XPDR Garmin GTX 327 Autopilot S-TEC ELT Artex 345
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 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 421C lands versus other Cessna 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
77th pct$548k · 77th percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
96th pct9,800 hours total (TTAF) · 96th percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
28th pct520 hours since overhaul · 28th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
48th pct600 hours since overhaul · 48th percentile of 65 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 | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 9,800 |
|---|---|
| Spoilers | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 520 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2019 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1080 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 600 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2017 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1000 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
|---|---|
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GNS 430 NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GNS 530 AuRACLE CRM 2120 Engine Management Display System Avidyne EX600 Multi-Function Display DME Bendix/King KDI 572 XPDR Garmin GTX 330 XPDR Garmin GTX 327 Autopilot S-TEC ELT Artex 345 |
Additional Equipment
| A/C | Yes |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Vortex Generators (increased MTOW 7579 lbs) Spoilers!!! Extra fuel tank for 26 GAL (total tanks 232 gal) Air conditioning S-TEC AP a YD Tinted Acrylic Window Liners External Aft Body Strakes (to reduce drag) Tanis Engine Preheat Kits Low Thrust Detector System |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | ARC valid 12/2026 |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 421
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 421 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 826 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 222 kts · 255 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 2012.0 / 1045.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 421 seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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