1982 Cessna 421C
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFR• Garmin 600 EFIS PFD / MFD featuring Synthetic Vision 800 Autopilot System GPSS
• GMA 350c Audio Panel w/Six Place Intercom • Pilot's & Copilot's Bose Interface• Garmin 600 Flight Management System w/Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD)
• Garmin GTN 750 #1 COM/NAV/MAP/GPS INTERFACES on G600 Garmin • GTN 750 #2 COM/NAV/MAP/GPS INTERFACES on G600 • Garmin GTX 345 Transponder Provides ADS-B In & Out GTX 335 Xpd (#2) ADS-B Out • Garmin GDL 69 Weather Data Link w/Music Active Traffic System Displays on G600 • Flight Stream 510 Card for Bluetooth Connectivity • Garmin Active Traffic Avoidance System • Garmin GDL-69A XM Weather • Garmin GWX70 Color Radar • L3 ESI 500 Electronic Standby Instrument Co-Pilot • Garmin Aera 660's • Garmin Area 796 • G4 Insite Graphic Engine Monitor • Pilot's Back-Up Instruments: L3 ESI 500 Electronic Standby Instrument • Copilot's Instruments: Dual Garmin Aera 660's and Garmin Aera 796 • 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter • Hour Meter • Heater Hours Meter• Circuit Breaker Panels and Throttle Quadrant Panels Replaced and Refurbished with New Lit Panels
Refurbished Complete Top and Bottom Instrument Panels. Bose Jacks USB Charging Ports.Description
1982 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle located in Lincoln, CA. This well-equipped 421C shows 5,306 hours TT and is powered by Continental GTSIO-520-LcN engines, paired with McCauley props at 234 and 919 SOH. Features an exceptional Garmin-centric glass cockpit including dual GTN 750s, Garmin G600 PFD/MFD with synthetic vision, Garmin 800 autopilot with GPSS, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, GWX70 radar, XM weather, active traffic, and comprehensive engine monitoring. Aircraft is fully FIKI-equipped with known ice certification, boots, heated props and windshield, spoilers, VG kit, strakes, factory air conditioning, oxygen, and extended-range nacelle tanks. Exterior sports upgraded black and gold paint (2017) with all LED lighting, while the interior features a high-end custom leather and wood executive cabin in excellent condition. Asking $695,000. Optional opportunity to purchase the current hangar in Lincoln for an additional $450,000. All specifications subject to buyer verification upon inspection.
Engine
(L) Continental GTSIO-520-LcN (1600 Hr TBO) SN #: L-245826-H 1467 SMOH (Western Skyways in 2007)
Propeller
(L) McCauley 3FF32C501-C SN#: 982503 234.8 SOH in 2020 at Sullivan Propeller Specialists (R) McCauley 3FF32C501-C SN#: 983293 924 SOH in 2014 at Sullivan Propeller Specialists
Interior
• Interior: 10/10 - High End Custom Luxurious Leather Interior including: 8 Seats Leather Lined Cockpit Upper Panels Leather Wrapped Yolks Headliner and Leather Side Panels All Wood Interior Panels and Tables Completely Refurbished Potty Refurbished High End Wool Carpet.
Exterior
• Paint: 10/10 - 2017 Upgraded Black and Gold Paint, Superior Maintenance History, 28 Gallon Nacelle Extended Range Fuel Tank. All Exterior Recognition lights and Landing Lights replaced with LED. Newly installed Cowling Recognition Lights.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lincoln Skyways
trade-a-plane.com
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$695,000
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Lincoln, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Lincoln Skyways
aviapages.com
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$695,000
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— | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Lincoln Skyways
controller.com
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$695,000
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Lincoln, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Lincoln Skyways
controlleremea.co.uk
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$707,489 *
GBP £525,438
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Lincoln, CA | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Lincoln Skyways
aviationtrader.com.au
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$719,594
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Lincoln, California, Australia | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna 421C
This 1982 Cessna 421C (N421TV) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 5,306 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 $695,000.
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 5,306 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N421TV.
Location & Ownership
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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