1978 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle
FOR SALE

1978 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle

Multi Engine Piston

$100,000
Location Oklahoma, United
Total Time 6,326 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 421C0507
Reg # N421VJ
ICAO Type C421
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GTN 750 and 650 WAAS navigators 800B autopilot.

Description

1978 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle For Sale in Oklahoma, United States, 6326 hours, $100000 | Aircraftforsale.com

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David Barbee
aircraftforsale.com
$100,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 421C Golden Eagle

This 1978 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle (N421VJ) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 6,326 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 421C Golden Eagle aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $100,000 to $482,048. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $100,000.

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 6,326 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: 6,326 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,600 hrs)
Budget $525 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 421C Golden Eagle — 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

FAA registration data pending for N421VJ.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Oklahoma, United

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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 N421VJ against the NTSB accident database.

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