1975 Cessna 421B
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Low-time 1975 Cessna 421B with a fresh June 2025 Annual and low-time new engines installed in 2022! Airframe: Total Time: 5,432 Missing logbooks from 1975-1990. Damage history in 1991 (See logbook entry for repairs, aircraft overran the runway and went into a ditch) Same owner last 25 years with spectacular maintenance history. Engines: CONTINENTAL GTSIO520H1BN Time: 206/206 TBO: 1600 Engine 1: Compressions: 1) 78/80, 2) 76/80, 3) 78/80 4) 76/80 5) 75/80 6) 77/80 Exhaust AD: Para B, C, D, E, G COMPLIED with 6/2025 G due (6360 TT) New Mags 8/2022 Engine 2: Compressions: 1) 76/80, 2) 78/80, 3) 77/80 4) 78/80 5) 75/80 6) 76/80 Exhaust AD: Para B, C, D, E, G COMPLIED with 6/2025 G due (6360 TT) New Mags 8/2022 Props: McCauley Time: 528/388 LH Prop: Overhauled 8/2016 RH Prop: New 2/2018
Engine
Engine #1 Compressions: Cyl #1.) 78/80 Cyl #2.) 76/80 Cyl #3.) 78/80 Cyl #4.) 76/80 Cyl #5.) 75/80 Cyl #6.) 77/80 - Exhaust AD: Para B, C, D, E, G Complied With 6/2025 G Due (6360 TT) - New Mags 8/2022 Engine #2 Compressions: Cyl #1.) 76/80 Cyl #2.) 78/80 Cyl #3.) 77/80 Cyl #4.) 78/80 Cyl #5.) 75/80 Cyl #6.) 76/80 - Exhaust AD: Para B, C, D, E, G Complied With 6/2025 G Due (6360 TT) - New Mags 8/2022 - Both Engines Installed As New In 2022 3 - Blade McCauley Props - LH Prop: Overhauled 8/2016 - RH Prop: New 2/2018
Propeller
LH Prop: Overhauled 8/2016 RH Prop: New 2/2018
Interior
Vortex Generators - FIKI Equipped - Air Conditioning - Fuel Nacelle Tanks LH/RH 26 Gal. Each - Paint In Great Condition 8/10 White W/Blue, Gray, And Silver Stripes - New Interior 1/2025 - Rolls Royce Slate Blue Leather Seats - New Pilot/Co-Pilot Sheep Skin - New Carpet - New Side Panels
Exterior
1996 Paint in great condition 8/10 White w/Blue, Gray and Silver Stripes
Inspection
Annual Due July 2026
Modifications / STCs
• Vortex Generators
• Air conditioning
• Fuel Nacelle Tanks LH/RH 26 gal. each
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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OCR Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$249,000
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Long Beach, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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OCR Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
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$249,000
$299,000
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SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$249,000
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Ca, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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OCR Aviation
controller.com
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$249,000
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Long Beach, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 113 days | Active | |
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OCR Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$256,749
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Long Beach, California | Apr 04, 2026 | 103 days | Active | |
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OCR Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
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$254,341 *
GBP £188,251
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Long Beach, CA | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 421B
This 1975 Cessna 421B (N80RS) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 5,432 hours on the airframe. There are currently 16 421B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $129,500 to $375,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $249,000.
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. Service ceiling of 30,200 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 34 GPH (129 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $211/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 5,432 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,600 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe. 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
GOLDEN EAGLE FLYERS LLC
Registration Address
PARKER, CO
Certificate Issued
2001-01-04
Airworthiness
1975-03-27
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO PROPERLY LATCH THE CARGO DOOR.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026
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
View full AD →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.
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $249,225–$264,999.
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