CESSNA 421C
Starts from the median asking price of 64 comparable Cessna 421C listings ($440,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -3,522 hr vs comps +7.0%
- Engine time +674 hr vs comps -9.4%
- No Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps have one) -10.4%
- No Autopilot (69% of comps have one) -2.1%
- ADS-B (61% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 68 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 | 2,685 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,680 SMOH |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
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
median $440k of 64 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
3rd pct2,685 hours total (TTAF) · 3rd percentile of 67 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
98th pct1,680 hours since major overhaul · 98th percentile of 65 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
86th pct1,149 hours since major overhaul · 86th 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
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
|---|---|
| Model | 421C |
| Serial Number | 421C0827 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N2658Z |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,685 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,450 lb |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,680 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL GTSIO520L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 1,149 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1998 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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