1978 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle Multi Engine
FOR SALE

1978 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle Multi Engine

Multi Engine Piston

$409,500
Total Time 5,659 hrs
Seats 8
ICAO Type C421

Equipment & Features

Seats
6
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GTX330 Trimple 2000 Approach Plus 2x Becker COM King DME 63A Cessna Navomatic Auto Pilot

If you are interested in an avionics upgrade then speak with us today. ASI have an in house FAA approved avionics shop at EDQN and would be happy to quote for a full Garmin avionics upgrade.

Description

AIRFRAME HOURS

5659 h

ENGINE

GTSIO-520L

ENGINE HOURS 881 h / 1518 h

ENGINE POWER 375 PS

PROPELLER

McCauley

PROPELLER HOURS 518h / 518 h

Avionics

Garmin GNS430

Garmin GTX330

Trimple 2000 Approach Plus

2x Becker COM

King DME 63A

Cessna Navomatic Auto Pilot

If you are interested in an avionics upgrade then speak with us today. ASI have an in house FAA approved avionics shop at EDQN and would be happy to quote for a full Garmin avionics upgrade.

Engine

ENGINE HOURS 881 h / 1518 h ENGINE POWER 375 PS PROPELLER McCauley PROPELLER HOURS 518h / 518 h Avionics Garmin GNS430 Garmin GTX330 Trimple 2000 Approach Plus 2x Becker COM King DME 63A Cessna Navomatic Auto Pilot If you are interested in an avionics upgrade then speak with us today. ASI have an in house FAA approved avionics shop at EDQN and would be happy to quote for a full Garmin avionics upgrade.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Liam Kelly
avpay.aero
$409,500
$409,572

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 421C Golden Eagle Multi Engine

This 1978 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle Multi Engine is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 5,659 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $409,500.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 35 GPH (132 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $192/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 5,659 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,659 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,600 hrs)
Budget $525 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 421C Golden Eagle Multi Engine — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
35 GPH (132 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,600 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 421C

Fuel Burn
35.0 GPH
~$228/hr
Variable Cost
$400/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$35,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$50,000
every 1,600 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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.

Price History

2 price events · sources: avpay.aero

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