1981 Cessna 421C
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
occurring 33 hours after the left engine’s RAM overhaul. Engine was subsequently inspected by RAM & the prop governor was overhauled).
Known Flaws: small chipping see images Known Corrosion: none Exterior Repainted in 2003. Base color is Matterhorn White with Dark BrownTibetan Gold & Dark Persimmon stripes. It has received recent external paint touch-ups & is currently rated 7.5/10.
InteriorRefurbished in 2016 with a fairly recent update. Rated 8.5/10. Features a light & airy beige interior
sheepskin-covered crew seats warm wood cabinetry & trim foldable executive tables & a large internal baggage area. It seats 7 including a belted lavatory with a sliding wooden door. Online auction starts 17th June 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online (Description
Highlights Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) equipped Air Conditioning (R134A Conversion) Micro Vortex Generators Premiere Speed Covers (Wheel Hub Covers) Dual External Aft Body Strakes Rosen Sun Visors USB Chargers 7-seat configuration with a belted lavatory Airframe Aircraft Make: Cessna Aircraft Model: 421C Reg Number: N6867Z Aircraft SN: 421C1090 Aircraft Time: 6146 Date of annual: March 2026 Performance Specs Useful Load: 2142.3 lb Cruise Speed: 210-220 kts @ 65% Range: 1,150 – 1,200 NM Fuel Capacity: 234 Gal (usable) Stall Speed: 74 knots (VSO) Engines Engine 1: Left Time: 601 SMOH Make: Continental (Ram-converted with GAMI injectors) Model: GTSIO-520-N SN: 277055-R Horsepower: 375HP Date of overhaul: 11/2018 Location of overhaul: Ram Aircraft Engine 2: Right Time: 1,388 SMOH Make: Continental (RAM-converted with GAMI injectors) Model: GTSIO-520-N SN: R-608250 Horsepower: 375 HP Date of overhaul: 2/2002 Location of overhaul: RAM Aircraft Propellers Prop 1: Left Time: 609 SPOH Type: 3-blade Aluminum Make: McCauley Model: 3FF32C501-C SN: 070371 Prop 2: Right Time: 24 SPOH Make: McCauley Model: 3FF32C501 SN: 806467 Type: 3-Bladed Aluminum Avionics Garmin G600 PFD/MFD (Includes GDU-620 Display, GDC-74A, GRS-77, GMU-44, GTP-59) Dual Garmin GTN-750 Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COMM/MFD (WAAS equipped) Cessna ARC 800B IFCS Autopilot (w/ GPSS Steering, Altitude Capture GAD-43E Enhanced Interface) Garmin GTX-345R ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GWX-70 Weather Radar Garmin GDL-69A SiriusXM Garmin Flight Stream 510 Garmin GMA-35C Audio Panel Garmin GA-35 GA-37 Antennas G4 Insight Engine Monitor L3 ESI-500 Electronic Standby System with Nav Shadin Fuel Management System Full Analog Co-Pilot Instrument Panel IFR Capable Yes (Capable of flying LPV ILS approaches) Flight Rules: IFR IFR certified Date: 1/2/2025 (due 1/31/2027) Additional Features Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) equipped Trailing link landing gear Air Conditioning (R134A Conversion) Spoilers System Micro Vortex Generators Premiere Speed Covers (Wheel Hub Covers) Dual External Aft Body Strakes, Rosen Sun Visors USB Chargers 7-seat configuration with a belted lavatory Gaps/missing Logbooks: all present Incident Date(s): 2019 (Mild left propeller strike on a traffic cone at night, occurring 33 hours after the left engine’s RAM overhaul. Engine was subsequently inspected by RAM the prop governor was overhauled). Known Flaws: small chipping, see images Known Corrosion: none Exterior Repainted in 2003. Base color is Matterhorn White with Dark Brown, Tibetan Gold Dark Persimmon stripes. It has received recent external paint touch-ups is currently rated 7.5/10. Interior Refurbished in 2016 with a fairly recent update. Rated 8.5/10. Features a light airy beige interior, sheepskin-covered crew seats, warm wood cabinetry trim, foldable executive tables a large internal baggage area. It seats 7, including a belted lavatory with a sliding wooden door. Online auction starts 17th June, 2026. View full logbooks additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Engine
Engine 1: Left Time: 601 SMOH Make: Continental (Ram-converted with GAMI injectors) Model: GTSIO-520-N SN: 277055-R Horsepower: 375HP Date of overhaul: 11/2018 Location of overhaul: Ram Aircraft Engine 2: Right Time: 1,388 SMOH Make: Continental (RAM-converted with GAMI injectors) Model: GTSIO-520-N SN: R-608250 Horsepower: 375 HP Date of overhaul: 2/2002 Location of overhaul: RAM Aircraft Propellers Prop 1: Left Time: 609 SPOH Type: 3-blade Aluminum Make: McCauley Model: 3FF32C501-C SN: 070371 Prop 2: Right Time: 24 SPOH Make: McCauley Model: 3FF32C501 SN: 806467 Type: 3-Bladed Aluminum Avionics Garmin G600 PFD/MFD (Includes GDU-620 Display, GDC-74A, GRS-77, GMU-44, GTP-59) Dual Garmin GTN-750 Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COMM/MFD (WAAS equipped) Cessna ARC 800B IFCS Autopilot (w/ GPSS Steering, Altitude Capture & GAD-43E Enhanced Interface) Garmin GTX-345R ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GWX-70 Weather Radar Garmin GDL-69A SiriusXM Garmin Flight Stream 510 Garmin GMA-35C Audio Panel Garmin GA-35 & GA-37 Antennas G4 Insight Engine Monitor L3 ESI-500 Electronic Standby System with Nav Shadin Fuel Management System Full Analog Co-Pilot Instrument Panel IFR Capable Yes (Capable of flying LPV & ILS approaches) Flight Rules: IFR IFR certified Date: 1/2/2025 (due 1/31/2027) Additional Features Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) equipped Trailing link landing gear Air Conditioning (R134A Conversion) Spoilers System Micro Vortex Generators Premiere Speed Covers (Wheel Hub Covers) Dual External Aft Body Strakes, Rosen Sun Visors USB Chargers 7-seat configuration with a belted lavatory Gaps/missing Logbooks: all present Incident Date(s): 2019 (Mild left propeller strike on a traffic cone at night, occurring 33 hours after the left engine’s RAM overhaul. Engine was subsequently inspected by RAM & the prop governor was overhauled). Known Flaws: small chipping, see images Known Corrosion: none
Interior
Refurbished in 2016 with a fairly recent update. Rated 8.5/10. Features a light & airy beige interior, sheepskin-covered crew seats, warm wood cabinetry & trim, foldable executive tables & a large internal baggage area. It seats 7, including a belted lavatory with a sliding wooden door. Online auction starts 17th June, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Exterior
Repainted in 2003. Base color is Matterhorn White with Dark Brown, Tibetan Gold & Dark Persimmon stripes. It has received recent external paint touch-ups & is currently rated 7.5/10. Interior Refurbished in 2016 with a fairly recent update. Rated 8.5/10. Features a light & airy beige interior, sheepskin-covered crew seats, warm wood cabinetry & trim, foldable executive tables & a large internal baggage area. It seats 7, including a belted lavatory with a sliding wooden door. Online auction starts 17th June, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Inspection
Currently undergoing Annual Inspection January 2026 - Performing paint touch up on the exterior as part of annual.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
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Airspace Auctions
globalair.com
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Contact for price
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KY | May 20, 2026 | 58 days | Active | |
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Airspace Auctions
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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Marion, KY | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 days | Active | |
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Omni International Jet Trading
aircraftdealer.com
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$537,000
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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AirSpaceAuctions Contact
winglist.aero
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Contact for price
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United States | May 21, 2026 | 57 days | Active | |
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Matt Hutton
barnstormers.com
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Call for price
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Rising Star, TX | Jun 14, 2026 | 33 days | Active | |
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Matt Hutton
barnstormers.com
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Call for price
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Rising Star, TX | May 24, 2026 | 54 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$537,000
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Easton, MD | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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Heath Carlton
controller.com
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$495,000
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Marion, KY | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Heath Carlton
controlleremea.co.uk
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$505,617 *
GBP £374,233
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Marion, KY | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
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Heath Carlton
aviationtrader.com.au
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$510,405
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Marion, KY | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active |
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About This Cessna 421C
This 1981 Cessna 421C (N6867Z) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 6,233 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 $495,000.
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. Service ceiling of 30,200 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 35 GPH (132 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $217/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 6,233 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.
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Cessna 421C — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
WINGS AT DAWN AVIATION LLC
Registration Address
EDDYVILLE, KY
Certificate Issued
2024-11-25
Airworthiness
1981-07-30
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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 database checked for N6867Z.
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.
