1982 CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 56 comparable CESSNA 421C listings ($449,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time -1,320 hr vs comps +2.6%
- Engine time -709 hr vs comps +2.1%
- FIKI (known-ice) (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
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 | 4,915 hrs |
| Engine time | 50 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330, Garmin GTX 327 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-430W, Garmin GNS-530W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1982 Cessna 421C, 4915 TT, Only 50/570 SMOH by RAM, GTX 340 Audio, GNS 530W/430W, STEC 55X A/P w/Alt Preselect/FD/YD, Known Icing, Spoilers, JB Air Conditioner, Nice Paint, Good Interior, Complete Logs, No Known Damage History.
Modifications
Ram Strakes & Vortex Generators JB Air Conditioning System Known Icing Certification Power Pac Spoilers GAMIjectors 278 Gal Fuel (4 metal Aux Tanks) Full Copilot Instruments GEM 1200 EGT/CHT Monitoring Shadin Fuel Flow Monitoring Electric Attitude Indicator w/battery B/U Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Davtron 811B Digital Clock Tanis Engine Heaters and Blankets Rosen Visors
Avionics
GTX 340 Audio /Intercom (6) GNS-530W Nav/Com/WAAS GPS GNS-430W Nav/Com/WAAS GPS Dual GTX 330ES Transponders WX-500 Stormscope STEC 55X Autopilot w/Alt. Preselect/Flight Director/YD KCS-55A HSI (Left) NSD-360 HSI (Right) King KNI-582 RMI King KN-64 DME King HP230 Radar (inop) Shadin ADC-200 Garmin GTX-327 BFG Skywatch
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 421C lands versus other CESSNA 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
43rd pct$435k · 43rd percentile of 56 listings
Airframe time
26th pct4,915 hours total (TTAF) · 26th percentile of 70 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
10th pct50 hours since overhaul · 10th percentile of 68 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
46th pct570 hours since overhaul · 46th percentile of 68 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 | 4,915 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 2,162 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 278 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 50 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 570 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
|---|---|
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC SYSTEM 55X |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | GTX 340 Audio /Intercom (6) GNS-530W Nav/Com/WAAS GPS GNS-430W Nav/Com/WAAS GPS Dual GTX 330ES Transponders WX-500 Stormscope STEC 55X Autopilot w/Alt. Preselect/Flight Director/YD KCS-55A HSI (Left) NSD-360 HSI (Right) King KNI-582 RMI King KN-64 DME King HP230 Radar (inop) Shadin ADC-200 Garmin GTX-327 BFG Skywatch |
Additional Equipment
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
|---|---|
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | JB Air Conditioning System Known Icing Certification Power Pac Spoilers GAMIjectors 278 Gal Fuel (4 metal Aux Tanks) Full Copilot Instruments GEM 1200 EGT/CHT Monitoring Shadin Fuel Flow Monitoring Electric Attitude Indicator w/battery B/U Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Davtron 811B Digital Clock Tanis Engine Heaters and Blankets Rosen Visors |
Modifications/Conversions
| Dual Aft Body Strakes | Yes |
|---|---|
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
| Modifications/Conversions | Ram Strakes & Vortex Generators |
Interior
| Lavatory | Yes |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Complete logs, annual done 9/25, useful load 2162 lb., MGW 7610 lb |
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