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CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 56 comparable CESSNA 421C listings ($449,950), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -720 hr vs comps +1.4%
- Engine time +180 hr vs comps -0.5%
- FIKI (known-ice) (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 69 for sale of 497 FAA-registered -5.0%
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 | 5,515 hrs |
| Engine time | 939.2 SMOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | BENDIX/KING KX165 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-530W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | 1986-19 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
N421KM offers a blend of performance, equipment, and value in the pressurized twin market. With 5,515 total time, mid-time engines, and a highly desirable aerodynamic package including winglets, strakes, spoilers, and vortex generators, it’s well-suited for efficient, all-weather mission profiles. Avionics include WAAS GPS, ADS-B Out, and onboard weather radar, complemented by FIKI certification for added capability. Maintained by TAS and configured with a 7-seat interior, this aircraft presents a strong opportunity for buyers seeking a well-equipped 421C at an attractive price point.
Modifications
Engine Fire Suppression System Air conditioning upgraded to R-134A System C&D Cabin Heater LED Position Lights
Avionics
Garmin GNS 530W Nav/Com with glide slope wired to HSI and autopilot King KX-165 with 2nd VOR/glide slope not wired to HSI or autopilot Garmin GTX 330ES with ADS-B out King KWX-56 Color Radar Autopilot - originally a Golden Eagle II package; pre-select and yaw damper added Precision Engineering PMA 8000B audio panel Insight Strike Finder Shadin EDM 760 fuel monitor USB Blue Power
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 421C lands versus other CESSNA 421C listings on fyiAero.
Price
14th pct$299k · 14th percentile of 56 listings
Airframe time
40th pct5,515 hours total (TTAF) · 40th percentile of 70 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
68th pct939 hours since major overhaul · 68th percentile of 68 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
79th pct939 engine hours · 79th 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
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
|---|---|
| Model | 421C |
| Serial Number | 421C-0006 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N421KM |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | PCM |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,515 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 206 gal |
| Winglets | Yes |
| Spoilers | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 939.2 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 939.2 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3FF32C501-C |
| Prop 1 Time | 314.1 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Model | 3FF32C501-C |
| Prop 2 Time | 314.1 SMOH |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KX165 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | CESSNA 800 IFCS |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS 530W Nav/Com with glide slope wired to HSI and autopilot King KX-165 with 2nd VOR/glide slope not wired to HSI or autopilot Garmin GTX 330ES with ADS-B out King KWX-56 Color Radar Autopilot - originally a Golden Eagle II package; pre-select and yaw damper added Precision Engineering PMA 8000B audio panel Insight Strike Finder Shadin EDM 760 fuel monitor USB Blue Power |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Engine Fire Suppression System Air conditioning upgraded to R-134A System C&D Cabin Heater LED Position Lights |
Modifications/Conversions
| Dual Aft Body Strakes | Yes |
|---|---|
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2007 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | TAS Annual in late 2025 Missing logs from 1986-1997 (AUS) |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
