1977 Cessna 421C
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRBendix/King KN64 DME Bendix/King Beacon Panel Traffic Alert Light Altitude Alerter
Yoke-mounted autopilot quick disconnect switch Dashboard mounted Air Gizmo iPad holder (will come with iPad) Full Right Side Panel Instruments Instantaneous Vertical Speed Radar Altimeter Davtron Digital Timer clock and chronometer Instrument Post Lighting with Day/Night bright & dim switch Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Computer RAM Range Marked EGT CHT Oil Temp & Pressure Gauges Electric Pitch Trim Interior New Headliner New carpet inside cabin & baggage compartment New soundproofing with new sidewall panels & seatsDescription
NEW ARRIVAL! Absolutely Stunning Aircraft
AirplanesUSA proudly presents this stunning 1977 Cessna 421C to market. Recent paint and interior have made it gorgeous inside and out. Carry six people in quiet air-conditioned luxury behind two geared Continental GTSIO-520 engines and 3-blade McCauley propellers.Dual instruction, export and worldwide delivery are available.
NEW ARRIVAL! Absolutely Stunning Aircraft
AirplanesUSA proudly presents this stunning 1977 Cessna 421C to market. Recent paint and interior have made it gorgeous inside and out. Carry six people in quiet air-conditioned luxury behind two geared Continental GTSIO-520 engines and 3-blade McCauley propellers.Dual instruction, export and worldwide delivery are available.
Both Engines Beyond TBO
RAM Improved Engine Cooling Baffles and Exhaust Slip Joints
Left: Continental GTSIO-520L
Serial Number 610349TBO
1600 Hours TBO
Overhauled by RAM, Waco, TX December 2003
Right:
Continental GTSIO- 520 L
Serial Number 277132-R
TBO 1600 Hours
Overhauled June, 2002
Prop(s):
McCauley 3FF32C5D1-C Three Blade De-Iced Propellers
Serial Numbers 951032 and 950325
Factory New in 1995
Overhauled in 2002 by Sullivan Propellers, Hayward, CA
Avidyne FlightMax EX600 GPS
Multi-Function Display/Radar display with Chart view & colored Radar
Cessna 400 Series Autopilot with Flight Director
Garmin GTN750 nav/comm with 8.33hz spacing
Garmin GMA345 Bluetooth 6 place comm Audio Panel with marker beacon
Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B - free traffic/WX/ATIS via ADS-B
Garmin GTX327 Secondary transponder for dispatch reliability
Bendix/King KX155 TSO LED Digital NAV/COMM
Bendix/King KN64 DME Bendix/King Beacon Panel Traffic Alert Light Altitude Alerter
Yoke-mounted autopilot quick disconnect switch
Dashboard mounted Air Gizmo iPad holder (will come with iPad)
Full Right Side Panel Instruments
Instantaneous Vertical Speed
Radar Altimeter
Davtron Digital Timer clock and chronometer
Instrument Post Lighting with Day/Night bright and dim switch
Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Computer
RAM Range Marked EGT, CHT, Oil Temp and Pressure Gauges
Electric Pitch Trim
New Headliner
New carpet inside cabin and baggage compartment
New soundproofing with new sidewall panels and seats
Certified for flight into known icing (FIKI)
Long range 262-gallon fuel tanks
Exterior painted by Flex Aero Painting, Deland, FL, September 2023
Interior refurbishment by Aero Crafter LLC, Miami, FL, January 2024
Belted Potty
USB ports in cockpit area and passenger table
Keith Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning System with R134a Freon
RAM vacuum pump cooling shroud
RAM vortex generators
Spoilers Inc. Power Pac Spoiler System
No Damage History
Complete and Original Logbooks
Canadian Log Records until 2002
RAM Conversion
Max Ramp Weight 7560 lbs
Engine
Both Engines Beyond TBO RAM Improved Engine Cooling Baffles & Exhaust Slip Joints Left: Continental GTSIO-520L Serial Number 610349TBO 1600 Hours TBO Overhauled by RAM, Waco, TX December 2003 Right: Continental GTSIO- 520 L Serial Number 277132-R TBO 1600 Hours Overhauled June, 2002 Propellers McCauley 3FF32C5D1-C Three Blade De-Iced Propellers Serial Numbers 951032 & 950325 Factory New in 1995 Overhauled in 2002 by Sullivan Propellers, Hayward, CA Avionics/Radios Avidyne FlightMax EX600 GPS Multi-Function Display/Radar display with Chart view & colored Radar Cessna 400 Series Autopilot with Flight Director Garmin GTN750 nav/comm with 8.33hz spacing Garmin GMA345 Bluetooth 6 place comm Audio Panel with marker beacon Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B – free traffic/WX/ATIS via ADS-B Garmin GTX327 Secondary transponder for dispatch reliability Bendix/King KX155 TSO LED Digital NAV/COMM Bendix/King KN64 DME Bendix/King Beacon Panel Traffic Alert Light Altitude Alerter Yoke-mounted autopilot quick disconnect switch Dashboard mounted Air Gizmo iPad holder (will come with iPad) Full Right Side Panel Instruments Instantaneous Vertical Speed Radar Altimeter Davtron Digital Timer clock and chronometer Instrument Post Lighting with Day/Night bright & dim switch Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Computer RAM Range Marked EGT, CHT, Oil Temp & Pressure Gauges Electric Pitch Trim Interior New Headliner New carpet inside cabin & baggage compartment New soundproofing with new sidewall panels & seats
Propeller
McCauley 3FF32C5D1-C Three Blade De-Iced Propellers Serial Numbers 951032 and 950325 Factory New in 1995 Overhauled in 2002 by Sullivan Propellers, Hayward, CA
Interior
New Headliner New carpet inside cabin and baggage compartment New soundproofing with new sidewall panels and seats
Exterior
and interior have made it gorgeous inside and out
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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Don Ellis
avpay.aero
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$499,900
|
FL, Florida | Mar 21, 2026 | 118 days | Active | |
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AirplanesU
controller.com
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$479,900
|
Miami, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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AirplanesUSA
aviationtrader.com.au
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$515,458
|
Miami, FL | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
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AirplanesUSA
controlleremea.co.uk
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$510,623 *
GBP £377,938
|
Miami, FL | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
|
$499,900
|
Florida, United States | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 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 421C
This 1977 Cessna 421C (N762TB) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 6,290 hours on the airframe. There are currently 68 421C aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $100,000 to $749,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $479,900.
The 421C 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 35 GPH (132 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $217/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $400/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $35,000. With 6,290 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 2 airworthiness directives 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 421C — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N762TB.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N762TB against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 421C
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs 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 →Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 402C, 404, 414A, and 421C Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 421C
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
LEFT WING FORWARD SPAR, OUTBOARD UPPER AFT-FACING WING ATTACH FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED WITHIN GEAR WELL. THE PART IS SHOWN IN THE 421C IPC, SECTION 03-50, PAGE 16, ITEM 6. THE CRACK MEASURES ROUGHLY 5-1/8" AND RUNS HORIZONTALLY ACROSS SEVEN RI...
SHORTLY AFTER FUELING AIRCRAFT WITH GAMI G100UL BOTH MAIN TANKS STARTED LEAKING FROM MOST INSPECTION PANELS. ALSO A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVES INDICATES THAT THE RIGHT ENGINE SELECTOR VALVE IS STUCK IN POSITION.
RIGHT PROP GOVERNOR FAILED APPROACHING LEVEL OFF FROM CLIMB. ENGINE SPIKED TO OVER 6,000 RPM, ENGINE RUINED, BROUGHT PROP CONTROL BACK TO NO AVAIL. THROTTLE BACK AND MIXTURE BACK TO GET ENGINE RPM DOWN. VISUAL PROP COMPLETELY ?AT, PROP WOULD NOT F...
INSTALLED A NEW DISC ON LT MLG. LT BRAKE PEDAL FLUCTUATES. CHECKED DISC, & FOUND TO BE .020 DIFFERENCE IN THICKNESS FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. PART NOT MACHINED PROPERLY.
AN OCCURRENCE WAS REPORTED THAT HAPPENED AT RALEIGH AIRPORT (RDU), ON THE 05/09/2023 AT 1715 EDT. THE SAID AIRCRAFT, N382BW HAD JUST GOTTEN AIRBORNE AND RECEIVED AN ADVISORY FROM ATC THAT SMOKE WAS STREAMING FROM THE LEFT ENGINE. AIRSPEED WAS AT 97 K...
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 19,000 FT, PILOT NOTICED THE RIGHT ENGINE SURGING. HE SUSPECTED IT WAS A FAILED FUEL PUMP AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, HE THEN NOTICED MAP DROPPING AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. THAT IS WHEN HE DECIDE...
WHEN PERFORMING TEST OF ALTERNATE STATIC SYSTEM, THE INSTRUMENTS WOULD NOT SHOW A CLIMB OR DESCENT. THE AIR DATA TEST SET BEHAVED AS THOUGH THERE WAS A MASSIVE STATIC LEAK OR DISCONNECTED LINE. WHEN THE TEST SET WAS CONNECTED TO THE STATIC PORTS ON...
PILOT NOTED THAT RIGHT ALTERNATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND ENGINE GEAR, ALTERNATOR DRIVE, RETAINING BOLTS WERE NOT INSTALLED AND TWO WERE FOUND RESTING ON THE ALTERNATOR MOUNTING POINT INSIDE ENGINE CASE. OTHER TWO BOLTS WERE ...
INSPECTED REAR SPAR AND FOUND CORROSION ON AFT SPAR RT SIDE WHERE DOUBLE PLATE IS RIVETED TO SPAR. INTERGRANULAR CORROSION BETWEEN THE DOUBLE AND SPAR. ALSO NOTED RIVETS ARE POPPING OFF DUE TO THE SEVERE CORROSION.
AFT NACELLE CROSS BEAM CRACKED AT OUTBOARD MOUNT FLANGE.
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 above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $267,500–$494,450.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
