1981 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle
Multi Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 7
Aircraft Details
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Description
Key Specifications:
Crew:
1–2 |
Capacity:
6 passengers
Length:
11.09 m |
Wingspan:
12.535 m
Service Ceiling:
30,200 ft (9,200 m) |
Cruising Altitude:
25,000 ft (7,600 m)
Curb Weight:
2,042 kg |
Max Takeoff Weight:
3,379 kg
Max Speed:
256 kn (474 km/h) at 20,000 ft
Cruise Speed:
240 kn (440 km/h) at 25,000 ft, 75% power
Range:
1,487 nm (2,754 km) at economy cruise
Engines Propellers:
Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-N, TSO: 1201 h / 399 h remaining (Engine 1)
Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-N, TSO: 467 h / 1,133 h remaining (Engine 2)
Propeller overhauls: 2018
Avionics Systems:
Garmin G600 PFD/MFD, Avidyne EX500 MFD
Garmin GNS430W NAV/COM, Flight Stream 210
Bendix King KN62A DME, Bendix RDR160 Weather Radar
Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder, GTS800 TCAS
S-TEC55x Autopilot, GMA340 Audio Panel, Artex ME406 ELT
Additional Info:
Built in 1981, total time airframe 5,258 h, fully equipped, no damage history, German AOC.
Engine
Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-N, TSO: 1201 h / 399 h remaining (Engine 1) Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-N, TSO: 467 h / 1,133 h remaining (Engine 2) Propeller overhauls: 2018 Avionics & Systems: Garmin G600 PFD/MFD, Avidyne EX500 MFD Garmin GNS430W NAV/COM, Flight Stream 210 Bendix King KN62A DME, Bendix RDR160 Weather Radar Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder, GTS800 TCAS S-TEC55x Autopilot, GMA340 Audio Panel, Artex ME406 ELT Additional Info: Built in 1981, total time airframe 5,258 h, fully equipped, no damage history, German AOC.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Robert Wittl
avpay.aero
|
$431,215
$431,806
|
— | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 421C Golden Eagle
This 1981 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 5,258 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 above the market average at $431,215.
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 5,258 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.
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Cessna 421C Golden Eagle — Model Specs
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Title Status
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