1978 Cessna 421C for sale

1978 Cessna 421C

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$595,000Overpriced
Location Tulsa, OK
Total Time 6,877 hrs
Engine SMOH 1 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 421C0429
Reg # N67JV
Engine Reciprocating ×2
Cruise 230 kts (426 km/h)
ICAO Type C421
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GNS-530W GPS/NAV/COM #1 Avidyne IDF-440 GPS/NAV/COM #2 Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder #1 Garmin GTX-327 Transponder #2 Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel

Garmin GDL 88H WAAS Datalink w/ ADS-B IN & OUT with FIS-B Weather & TIS-B Traffic

Garmin Flightstream 210 Garmin GDL-69 XM Satellite Weather Bendix/King RDR-160 Monochrome Weather Radar JPI EDM-700 Digital Graphic Engine Monitor Apollo MX-20 Multi-Function Display Cessna 400 Autopilot w/ Hdg Nav & GPS Tracking Flight Director Approach Mode Glideslope & LPV Coupling Pitch Mode Altitude Hold & Altitude Pre-Select

Description

A clean Golden Eagle with FACTORY BRAND NEW ENGINES being installed at this time. Garmin avionics, FIKI, AP w/ FD, GNS-530W & IFD-440 GPS-Coms, GDL-88 ADS-B In & Out, GDL-69A XM Weather, RDR-160 Wx Radar, JPI-700 GEM, MX-20 MFD, Dual XPDR's. Fresh Cessna Svc Center annual inspection !

Engine

Only 1 Hour on Continental Factory NEW Engine (2025)

Propeller

"0" Hours on Fresh Overhauled Hartzell 3-Blade Alcohol Props

Interior

Light Grey Leather upholstery. Dark Red carpeting. Light Grey sidepanels. Off White headliner.

Exterior

Matterhorn White Base -- Jet Glo 570505 Ruby Red -- Acry Glo 10701 Medium Silver -- Acry Glo 10568

Inspection

All Logs Complete Since New. Annual Inspection began on December 1, 2025 at Sparks Aviation, a Cessna Service Center, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Factory New Engines being installed as we speak. No Known Damage History. IFR Certified. Next due Summer of 2027.

Modifications / STCs

Factory FIKI Certified for Icing Conditions

Electrically Heated Windshield

Co-Pilot Instrumentation

LED Landing, Taxi, Nav Lights

Wing Storage Lockers

Dual Executive Writing Tables

Dual Passenger USB Charging Ports

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
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$595,000
Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
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$595,000
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globalplanesearch.com
$595,000
Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
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$595,000
Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$613,518
Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$605,692 *
GBP £449,836

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 421C

This 1978 Cessna 421C (N67JV) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 6,877 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 $595,000.

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.

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 6,877 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 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (NEXT GEN AVIATION LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,877 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,600 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $525 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 421C — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
230 kts (426 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
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

Registered Owner

NEXT GEN AVIATION LLC

Registration Address

JENKS, OK

Certificate Issued

2023-09-06

Airworthiness

1998-06-18

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Tulsa, OK

Seller reported 144 more aircraft in OK →

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 N67JV.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 421C

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs 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

View full AD →
FR-95-10833 1995-06-14

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.

Wings CRACKED
2025-08-20

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...

Fuel LEAKING
2025-03-04

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.

Propellers OVERSPEED
2023-12-08

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...

Landing Gear MISREPAIRED
2023-10-23

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.

Reciprocating Engine SPLIT
2023-05-18

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...

Power Plant SEIZED
2023-01-26

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...

Navigation MISINSTALLED
2021-04-01

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...

Reciprocating Engine DISCONNECTED
2020-11-25

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 ...

Fuselage CORRODED
2020-10-09

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.

Nacelles/Pylons CRACKED
2020-02-18

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

4 price events · sources: kaggle-2020, aircraftdealer.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$474,950
Range: $379,000 — $513,750
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+25%
Above Market

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