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1978 Cessna 421CMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Dexter, MI, USA

This 1978 Cessna 421C (N767Z, s/n 421C0401) presents a well-maintained twin with recent upgrades and a fresh 2024 two-stage metallic paint scheme following its registration change from N421AZ. The aircraft just completed its annual inspection in early June at KHRL, with new carpet and plastic refinishing underway during the process. Its 4,200-hour airframe is supported by low-time engines showing 640 SMOH on the left and 830 SMOH on the right, with both propellers at 180 SMOH. The extended-range 262-gallon fuel system enables 1,200+ nautical mile capability, while vortex generators and a Robertson STOL kit with gross-weight-increase STC...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
421
Model
421C
Tail #
N767Z
Serial #
421C-0401

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
2,021 lbs
Seats
8

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,250 hrs
Engine 1 Time
690 hrs (SMOH)
Engine 2 Time
880 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
230 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 2 Time
230 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete, continuous logbooks
Inspection Status
Fresh from an annual inspection finishing in early June at KHRL

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - GTN WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COM

PFD

Garmin G600 - PFD/MFD

EMS/EIS

JPI 930 - JPI Twin Digital Engine Parameters

AP

Cessna 800B - Autopilot, Altitude Pre-Select and Flight Director

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B Transponder with GPS

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

Comms

Garmin GTN 750 - GTN WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COM

MFD

Garmin 600 - PFD/MFD

transponder

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Digital Transponder

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Factory A/C

Vortex Generators

Vortex generators with a gross-weight-increase STC

Interior

Custom leather interior; new refreshment center & chart holders; potty

Exterior

New custom paint 2024 with a striking two-stage metallic finish

Fuel Management System

Digiflow-L - Digital Fuel Management System

Standby Instrument System

Steam Gauge Standby Instrument System

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2024
Interior Notes
The cabin’s leather seats remain in good condition, and, as part of the current annual, all plastic trim is being repaired or replaced and fresh carpet is being installed—delivering a clean, refreshed interior for the next owner.
Exterior Notes
Painted in 2024 with a striking two stage metallic finish, the airframe now carries registration N767Z (changed from N421AZ after the repaint). It comes with complete, continuous logbooks and the sought after 262 gallon extended range fuel system, while vortex generators with a gross weight increase STC further boost performance and payload.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2
Engine Model
IO-540

Asking Price

$449,000

Aircraft Location

Dexter, MI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 3, 2025: Call for Price - controller

Apr 20, 2025: $449,000 - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $449,000 - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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