1978 Cessna 421CMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • The Woodlands, TX, USA
This 1978 Cessna 421C, registration N421KA, presents a well-maintained pressurized twin with a total airframe time of 8,502 hours. Both Continental GTSIO520L engines were overhauled in March 2022 and show only 315 hours since major overhaul, well below the 1600-hour TBO. The McCauley propellers also feature low time with just 91 hours each. The aircraft carries a valid airframe annual inspection completed on October 14, 2024.
Avionics are comprehensive and IFR-capable, featuring a Garmin GNS430W WAAS GPS and a Bendix/King KX155 for navigation and communication, along with a Garmin GTX345 transponder with ADS-B In & Out capability. The panel...
- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 421
- Model
- 421C
- Tail #
- N421KA
- Serial #
- 421C0502
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Specifications
- Category
- Multi-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Recreational
- Seats
- 5
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 8,502 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 315 hrs (SMOH)
- Engine 2 Time
- 315 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 91 hrs
- Prop 2 Time
- 91 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Valid airframe annual inspection 10/14/2024
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS GPS, KX KLN IFR GPS
Comms
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS KX
Autopilot
STEC 60-2 - STEC Autopilot/Flight Director, NSD HSI
Audio
Bendix/King KMA-24 - Audio Panel
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX with ADS-B out
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX with ADS-B
Additional Equipment
Auxiliary Fuel Tank
26 gallon auxiliary fuel tank
Air Conditioning
Full air conditioning system
Pressurization System
Pressurized cabin
Prop Sync
Propeller synchronization system
Engine Fire Detection
Engine fire detection and extinguisher system
Crew Intercom
Crew intercom system
Power Outlet
12-volt auxiliary power outlet
Fuel Computer
Shadin fuel computer
Strobe Lights
Wing tip strobes
Ground Recognition Light
Hour Meter
Radar
Digital color radar
Panel Mounted GPS
Garmin 796 panel mounted GPS
Co-Pilot Instruments
Full co-pilot instrument panel
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Good condition
- Exterior Notes
- Good condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 2
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- GTSIO520L
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 3FF32C501-C
Asking Price
$300,000
Aircraft Location
The Woodlands, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 21, 2025: $300,000(-$20,000) - controller
Jul 17, 2025: $320,000(-$40,000) - controller
Apr 25, 2025: $360,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$300,000
Aircraft Location
The Woodlands, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 21, 2025: $300,000(-$20,000) - controller
Jul 17, 2025: $320,000(-$40,000) - controller
Apr 25, 2025: $360,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$300,000