1981 Cessna Conquest I for sale

1981 Cessna Conquest I

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$850,000below typical asking range
Location Fort Worth, TX
Total Time 7,355 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,897 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 425-0068
Reg # N425TB
Engine PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-112
Cruise 283 kts (524 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin G600TXi Garmin GTN-750Xi Garmin GTN-650Xi Garmin GI 275 Standy-By Class III Garmin GFC 600 Auto Pilot Garmin GMA 35c Audio Panel Garmin GDL 69 XM Weather Garmin USB ports GSB 15 Charging Ports

Description

1981 CESSNA CONQUEST I For Sale in Fort Worth, Texas

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Interior

New Leather Seats December 2022 New Carpet December 2022 New Headliner April 2025

Exterior

Matterhorn White w/Metallic Blue & Titanium Accents. Completed 2015.

Inspection

Phase 2, 3 & D C/W Dec. 2024 Ying Ling 2/3 & Propellor OH C/W March 2024 91.413 & 91.411 C/W June 2025

Modifications / STCs

American Aviation Speed Stacks

Nacelled Hub Caps

Pilots Glass Windshield

Factory Freon Air R-112

McCauley 4 Blade Propellers Overhauled 2024

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Fort Worth Jet & Associates
controller.com
$850,000
Listing Source
aviationtrader.com.au
$876,454
Fort Worth Jet & Associates
controlleremea.co.uk
$868,233 *
GBP £642,623

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

Estimate Monthly Payment

Cessna Conquest I loan calculator

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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 (N425TB) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 7,355 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 $850,000.

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 7,355 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: 7,355 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 N425TB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fort Worth, TX

Seller reported 1032 more aircraft in Texas →

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 N425TB against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below 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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