1974 Cessna 421B
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Solid workhorse, just came out of an extensive annual, and it's ready to put to work. R-Stol kit, AC, GNS-430W, Wing Locker Tanks, Nice paint & Interior.
Engine
1,203 Hrs Since Major Overhaul 543 Hrs Since teardown & Inspection per Continental Service Bulletin SB 96-11 Last Compression Check Oct. 1, 2025. #1.68. #2.60. #3.60. #4.70. #6.68. Cylinder #5 exchange with an Overhauled Cylinder from Aircraft Cylinder & Repair.
Propeller
Left & Right 543 Hrs Since Factory New Propeller
Interior
Yvory White Leather Seats w/ Matching side panels. Belted Potty. Cabin seating 7 plus Pilot.
Exterior
Exterior Rated at 7+ out of 10. Aircraft professionally painted by Tuscaloosa Aircraft Painting, an FAA-certified repair station.
Inspection
Annual Due November 1, 2026 Extensive last annual in 2025 During a mechanical ground run up in 2000 airplane encounter a prop strike. No airframe damage. Engines inspected per continental Service Bulletin 96-11 and installed NEW propellers. In 1988 replaced lower aft lower spar & lower half skins on both sides of the rudder.
Modifications / STCs
• Hoskins Digital Fuel Flow Indicator
• Cleveland Wheel & Brakes
• Vertical Card Compass
• Prop Sync
• Stratus USB Charging Port
• Analog Clock
• Avionics Innovations AM/FM/ CD player
• CW ME 70-7 Tip Filter
• CW ME 71-27 #1 Nose Gear Gimble
• CW ME 75-4 Battery Box
• CW ME 76-2 Wing Rib Inspection
• CW ME-86-15
• CW ME 76-2
• CW SK 414-8 Wing Rib Modification - Main Gear side Brace
• CW ME 75-22 Section A,B,D,E on Horizontal Stabilizer
• CW AD 90-02-13 By replacing bearing w/ NEW P/N 5141109-1. AD no longer applicable
• CW SK 421-138D Aux. Fuel pump wiring mod & SK 421-82D Aux. fuel pump electrical mod.
• AD 76-13-07 Main gear tube fork due at 5,000 Total Time
• CW SID 32-10-03 in 2011
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$244,500
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Tulsa, OK | Apr 13, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
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$244,500
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Greenville, SC | May 12, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
aviapages.com
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$255,000
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— | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$244,500
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OK | May 13, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$244,500
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Tulsa, OK | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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$252,109
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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$248,893 *
GBP £184,848
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Tulsa, OK | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna 421B
This 1974 Cessna 421B (N555MY) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 4,733 hours on the airframe. 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 $244,500.
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. With 4,733 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,600 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
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.
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Cessna 421B — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N555MY.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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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.
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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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 421B
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
FOUND PILOTS SEAT LT PIVOT ARM BROKEN. REPLACED PIVOT ARM IAW SERVICE MANUAL (REV 15) SECTION 3.
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...
WHILE REPAIRING RUDDER DUE TO WIND DAMAGE, FOUND RUDDER TORQUE TUBE, PN 5133011-9 TO BE BADLY CORRODED. REPLACED WITH NEW.
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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