1980 Cessna 421C
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics/Radios: Garmin G600 TXi Integrated Flight Display with Synthetic Vision and Engine Information
System (EIS) Garmin GTN 750Xi GPS/NAV/COM/MFD Garmin GNS530W #2 GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GI275 standby instrument Garmin GMA35C remote six-place audio system Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out Garmin GDL69 SXM datalink weather receiver Garmin Flight Stream 510 Garmin GFC600 autopilot with yaw damper andELT345. The aircraft also features LEMO 6-pin panel power for both pilot and copilot seats
in addition to dual plug headset hookups plus USB-C charging ports.Description
Goldman Aviation Consulting & Brokerage, LLC is proud to present this 1980 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle, serial number 421C-0835. N26588 has 5,511.7 hours total time, 1,001.3/561.0 SMOH RAM engines, and 505.5/505.5 SPOH McCauley three-blade heated propellers. The aircraft completed its annual inspection in June 2025, and the exhaust system AD was complied with including AD 2000-01-16 Paragraph (G), with the exhaust system aft of risers next due May 2037, 2,500 hours, or at next engine overhaul, whichever occurs first. Additional highlights include two overhauled prop governors installed September 13, 2025, a 2017 strip and repaint, and a 2021 Garmin avionics and interior upgrade. This is a highly desirable, well-equipped pressurized 421C with trailing link landing gear, zero damage history, and more than 150 hours flown in the past year alone, with time continuing to increase as the aircraft is continuously active. Equipped with G600 TXi, GTN 750Xi, GNS530W, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, GDL69 SXM, Flight Stream 510, GI275, GFC600 autopilot, 234-gallon fuel capacity, air conditioning, FIKI, VGs, strakes, wheel speed covers, USB-C charging ports, LEMO 6-pin panel power for pilot and copilot, and six-place audio with dual plug headset capability, this is a strong, well-equipped Golden Eagle with major investment already behind it. Complete logbooks available. All specifications and claims are subject to buyer verification upon inspection.
Interior
Year Interior: 2021 Number of Seats: 7 Interior Notes: Interior updated in 2021. Seven-seat configuration with two cockpit seats and four-place club seating. Potty seat and aft refreshment center/bar are currently removed, but both are included with the aircraft. Beige leather seats and side panels, beige pilot and copilot sheepskin covers, beige seat belts and shoulder harnesses, and beige carpet. The cabin is nicely appointed with dual executive tables, under-seat drawers, Rosen monorail sun visors, Soundex soundproofing, updated window shades, USB-C charging ports, and LEMO 6-pin panel power for pilot and copilot with dual plug headset capability.
Exterior
Year Painted: 2017 Exterior Notes: Aircraft was stripped and refinished in 2017 by Kracon Aircraft Inc. using Akzo Nobel 10P8-11 primer, Northstar MIPWN0006 Fleet White base color, Akzo Nobel 4200 Aristo Blue G20020 trim, and Axalta AF400 P2352 Chrome Yellow accent trim. The result is a sharp, classic Golden Eagle scheme with a bright white base and rich blue and yellow accent striping that gives the aircraft an elegant ramp presence while still keeping the look clean and timeless. Polished spinners complete the exterior presentation.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Goldman Aviation Consulting & Brokerage
aviapages.com
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$735,000
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— | May 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 421C
This 1980 Cessna 421C (N26588) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 55,117 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 $735,000.
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 55,117 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
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N26588.
Location & Ownership
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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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.
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