1983 CESSNA CONQUEST I
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna CONQUEST I listings ($929,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time +3,405 hr vs comps -6.8%
- Engine time +446 hr vs comps -6.2%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (33% of comps) +12.8%
- Garmin G600 (56% of comps) +8.5%
- Autopilot (78% of comps) +0.6%
- No ADS-B (78% of comps have one) -1.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CONQUEST I |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 9,365 hrs |
| Engine time | 3,262 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 600 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA35C |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX 75 |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Time since new
- 3262 hrs
- Total cycles
- 2550
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
1983 Conquest I 425-0157 AFTT: 9365 L engine: P&W PT6A-135A SN PZ1283 – TTSN: 3262 Cycles: 2550 R engine: P&W PT6A-135A SN PZ 1284 – TTSN: 3364 Cycles: 2629 Propeller Make/SN: McCauley 970063 and 961627 Highlights: New Garmin panel 12/2025 (under warranty) (two G600 TXi’s, G600 TXi EIS, GTN 750 Xi, GTN 650 Xi, GMA35c and remote GTX 335. GWX 75 radar and GFC 600 AP with YD. Flightstream 510. R engine: Hot Section Prime Turbines 2/28/2023 R prop: OH including new blades- 8826 hrs on 2/17/2022 L prop: OH including new blades- 9046 hrs on 2/24/2023 SK425-17 on 4/13/1983 SK425-48 on 12/13/2023 Phase 42 cabin structure- 12/13/2023 R starter generator OH 8783 hrs on 11/16/2021 L starter generator OH 8819 hrs on 2/4/2022 LH bleed air Flow Control Valve new cabin diaphragm 3/2020 RH bleed air Flow Control Valve new cabin diaphragm 7/15/2020 New Deice boots 12/2024 Speed stacks Royal Atlantic in-wing landing/recognition lights New Headliner 4/2020 Year painted 2015 Iffilaero; recent ceramic coating (hangared)
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
67th pct$1.2M · 67th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
99th pct9,365 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
67th pct3,262 hours since new · 67th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
67th pct3,364 hours since new · 67th 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.
General
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CONQUEST I |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N425PJ |
Airframe
| Total Time | 9,365 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 3,262 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 2,550 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 3,364 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 2,629 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2015 |
|---|
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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