1974 Cessna 421B for sale

1974 Cessna 421B

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$129,500
Location Atmore, AL
Seats 8
Serial # 421B0599
Reg # N421E
Cruise 230 kts (426 km/h)
ICAO Type C421
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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NEW TO MARKET, 1974 Cessna 421/B "All Logbooks and Information coming soon!" Call or email if you have questions. Located in Atmore, AL 0R1.

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About This Cessna 421B

This 1974 Cessna 421B (N421E) is a 8-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 15 421B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $129,500 to $375,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $129,500.

The 421B cruises at 230 kts (426 km/h) with a range of 1,385 nm (2,565 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 34 GPH (129 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $187/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $420/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $42,000.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $510 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 421B — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
230 kts (426 km/h)
Max Speed
172 kts (319 km/h)
Range
1,385 nm (2,565 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
2,450 lbs (1,111 kg)
Horsepower
375 HP
Fuel Burn
34 GPH (129 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,600 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 421B

Fuel Burn
34.0 GPH
~$221/hr
Variable Cost
$420/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$42,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$48,000
every 1,600 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 421B. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N421E.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Atmore, AL

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 421B

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.

2005-20-25 2005-11-09

The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, and 441 Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 421B

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Ignition DEFECTIVE
2022-07-14

LOSS OF 5 INCHES OF MP AT FL 240 AND INFLIGHT INVESTIGATION SHOWED A ROUGH RUNNING RH MAGNETO. DISCOVERY OF A DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUG LEAD (SEE OTHER SDR) ON A 25 HR TTSN CHAMPION SPARK PLUG HARNESS LED WITH 25 HRS TTSN SPARK CHAMPION RHB32E SPARK PLU...

Ignition FAILED
2022-06-24

CRUISE FLIGHT FL 240, 25 HRS SINCE NEW CHAMPION IGNITION HARNESS, BLUE LABEL TCM/CAT BENDIX S6LN-1205 MAGNETO, AND CHAMPION RHB32E SPARK PLUGS AT ENGINE OVERHAUL (25 HRS TTSMOH OF ENGINE). IN CRUISE FLIGHT LOST 5 INCHES OF MP PRESSURE ON NEWLY OVER...

Wings CRACKED
2020-09-16

A CRACK ON THE SKIN AT THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR AND TRAILING EDGE. THE LOCATION IS AT THE MAIN FUEL TANK REAR SPAR ATTACH POINT. THE CRACK IS CAUSED BY VIBRATION OR LOOSE REAR MAIN FUEL TANK ATTACH BOLT. RECOMMENDED AT EACH ANNUAL INSPECTION, INSP...

Fuselage CORRODED
2019-12-10

PERFORMED REPAIR WORK ON THE AIRCRAFT FOR LOW CABIN DIFFERENTIAL/PRESSURIZATION. FOUND MANY LEAKS AND REPAIRED. DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPAIRED TO BOOK VALUES. CUSTOMER TOOK POSSESSION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND AFTER SEVERAL FLIGHT HOURS HEARD A POP AND LOST SOM...

Reciprocating Engine LOOSE
2018-09-22

(CAN) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED AN UNCOMMANDED RIGHT ENGINE SHUT DOWN APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT, PILOT EXECUTED AND ENGINE OUT SHUT DOWN AND FEATHERED THE PROPELLER, THEN DIVERTED. ON OPENING THE RIGHT ENGINE COWLS THE FOLLOWING WAS FOUND: TH...

Ignition FAULTY
2017-11-15

HAD ONE ROUGH MAG CHECK AND 2 GOOD MAG CHECKS PRIOR TO FLIGHT. REDUCED POWER IN CLIMB AND MAG CHECK REVEALED NO SPARK ON LT MAGNETO. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. REMOVED IGNITION HARNESS FROM MAG AND NOTICED LOTS OF METAL FLAKES UNDER THE COVER OF THE MAG...

Equipment/Furnishings BROKEN
2017-03-24

FOUND PILOTS SEAT LT PIVOT ARM BROKEN. REPLACED PIVOT ARM IAW SERVICE MANUAL (REV 15) SECTION 3.

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2016-06-30

WHEN OIL FILTER WAS SECTIONED FOR CHECK FOR CONTAMINATION, LARGE CHIPS OF ALUMINUM WERE NOTED. SENT OIL FILTER TO AVIATION OIL ANALYSIS LABS AND CONTACTED ENGINE MFG FOR GUIDANCE. REMOVED AND INSPECTED OIL PUMP, NO DEFECTS FOUND. REMOVED VALVE TRA...

Flight Controls CORRODED
2015-11-09

WHILE REPAIRING RUDDER DUE TO WIND DAMAGE, FOUND RUDDER TORQUE TUBE, PN 5133011-9 TO BE BADLY CORRODED. REPLACED WITH NEW.

Reciprocating Engine SHEARED
2014-12-25

RPM AND MANIFOLD PRESSURE STARTED FLUCTUATING FOR THE RT ENGINE. WHITE SMOKE FROM TURBO CHARGER VENTS WAS NOTED AS WELL AS OIL STREAKS NOTED. OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO BOTTOM OF GREEN ARC ON THE OIL PRESSURE GAGE. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE CHECKLIST CALLE...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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