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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 -1,292 hr vs comps +2.6%
- Engine time -430 hr vs comps +6.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +3.5%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.9%
- ADS-B (61% of comps) +1.0%
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 GTX 330ES, Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS430W |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS-530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | STEC |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | Skywatch |
| Avionics / DME | KN-64 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Price Reduced! 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, Recent Annual, 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
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 ›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
38th pct$395k · 38th percentile of 64 listings
Airframe time
31st pct4,915 hours total (TTAF) · 31st percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
9th pct50 hours since overhaul · 9th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
42nd pct570 hours since overhaul · 42nd 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 | 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 9/26, useful load 2162 lb., MGW 7610 lb |
|---|
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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