1975 Cessna 421B for sale

1975 Cessna 421B

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
Contact for price
Location Toru
Total Time 4,066 hrs
Seats 8
Reg # N15ZP
Cruise 230 kts (426 km/h)
ICAO Type C421
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GPS 430/530 Garmin CMA 340 Audiopanel Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Avidyne Flightmax 740 S-Tec Altitude Selector/Alerter B.F. Goodrich Skywatch SKY497 B.F. Goodrich Stormscope WX-500 JPI EDM-760 Engine Monitor Shadin Digiflow-L Fuel Monitor B.F. AIM-520 Altitude Gyro Aircell AT.01 Telephone

Description

Beautiful, vintage Cessna 421B available for sale. Last flight in 2013. Registered as N15ZP, aircraft is based at Pomeranian Aeroclub (EPTO), Toru, Poland and can be viewed by appointment. Airplane time state: Airframe TT 4066.5h Left engine Continental GTSIO-520-H1B, TT 1449.1h Right engine Continental GTSIO-520-H2B, TT 1155.2h Left propeller McCauley 3AF34C92-PR, TSO 1534h Right propeller McCauley 3AF34C92-PR, TSO 623.7h

Engine

2 Engines, Piston

Propeller

McCauley 3AF34C92-PR

Interior

5 Leather passenger seats

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Szymon Perl
planecheck.com
$57,080 *
€ 49,000
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 421B

This 1975 Cessna 421B (N15ZP) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 4,066 hours on the airframe. There are currently 15 421B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $129,500 to $375,000.

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 4,066 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,066 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,600 hrs)
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 N15ZP.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Toru

Seller reported

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N15ZP.

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.

Price History

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