1981 Cessna Conquest I for sale

1981 Cessna Conquest I

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$999,900within typical asking range
Location Scottsdale, AZ
Total Time 7,860 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,360 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 425-0008
Reg # N425JE
Engine PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-112
Cruise 283 kts (524 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Dual Garmin 750 TAWS Garmin 600 PFD/MFD Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B in/out Garmin 350 Audio Panel with Bluetooth Garmin GFC 600 4-Axis AutoPilot Copilot KCA-55A HSI Flight Director Radar Altimeter Midcontinent Standby Instruments King WXA 65 Weather Radar Garmin Flight Stream 210

Description

1981 CESSNA CONQUEST I For Sale in Deer Valley, Arizona

Engine

Engine 1 Time

Propeller

0/0 SOH on Props

Interior

NEW Carpet, NEW Beige Leather Seats, Aft Cabinet, Belted Potty.

Exterior

Overall Matterhorn White, Green and Silver Accent Stripes (Rated 7)

Modifications / STCs

Blackhawk Electric Torque System

Nickel Guide Vanes

Clock

Fire Extinguisher

Polished Spinner

Co-pilot Instruments

Recognition Lights

Known Icing

Super Sound Proofing

Oxygen System

Rosen Visors

Lead Acid Battery

Autofeather

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna Conquest I

This 1981 Cessna Conquest I (N425JE) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 7,860 hours on the airframe. There are currently 14 Conquest I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $829,000 to $1,550,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $999,900.

The Conquest I cruises at 283 kts (524 km/h) with a range of 1,500 nm (2,778 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 30,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 70 GPH (265 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $385/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $650/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $55,000. With 7,860 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 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: 7,860 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $1,050 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna Conquest I — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
283 kts (524 km/h)
Max Speed
296 kts (548 km/h)
Range
1,500 nm (2,778 km)
Ceiling
30,000 ft (9,144 m)
Max Weight
8,600 lbs (3,901 kg)
Useful Load
3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
Horsepower
450 HP
Fuel Capacity
182 gal (689 L)
Fuel Burn
70 GPH (265 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Conquest I

Fuel Burn
70.0 GPH
~$455/hr
Variable Cost
$650/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$55,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$200,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA Conquest I. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N425JE.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Scottsdale, AZ

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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 N425JE against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $874,500–$1,230,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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