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1978 Cessna 421CMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tyler, TX, USA

This 1978 Cessna 421C, registration N85KS (serial number 421C-0525), is a piston twin currently located in Tyler, Texas, with 6,515.2 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft is offered with a fresh annual inspection and is described as exceptionally maintained and professionally flown by an ATP pilot under FAR Part 91. Power comes from two Continental GTSIO520L engines with a 1,600-hour TBO. Engine 1 shows 4,120.5 hours SNEW with 1,350.3 SMOH, while Engine 2 shows 8,328.5 hours SNEW with 760.3 SMOH. Both three-blade propellers show 1,198.1 hours SNEW and 1,198.1 TSO, and are equipped with prop synch and polished spinners.

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Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
421 Golden Eagle
Model
421C
Tail #
N85KS
Serial #
421C-0525

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
8

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,515 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,350 hrs (SNEW)
Engine 2 Time
760 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
1,198 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 2 Time
1,198 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Delivered with Fresh Annual Inspection. FAR Part 91 Impeccably Maintained. Professionally Flown by ATP Pilot.

Avionics

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345R - Dual ADS-B In/Out Transponders, Controlled through GTN-750Xi

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345R - Dual ADS-B In/Out Transponders, Controlled through GTN-750Xi

AP

Garmin GFC 600 - Autopilot

GPS

Garmin GNS 530 - GPS

Comms

Garmin GNS 530 - COMM

EMS

JPI EDM 700 - JPI

PFD

Garmin GI 275 PFD - Dual

MFD

Garmin GI 275 MFD - Dual

Additional Equipment

Glass Windshield

RAM Engine Performance Mods

RAM engine performance mods w/exhaust & silicon baffles

Nacelle Wing Locker Fuel Tank

Cleveland Wheels & Brakes

Cleveland - wheels brakes

Engine Fire Detection & Extinguishing

Aircraft Performance Aft Body Strakes

-Aircraft Performance aft body strakes

Prop Synch

3-blade props w/prop synch

Polished Spinners

Full De-Ice System

Oxygen System

11 Cubic Foot Oxygen

Fire Extinguisher

Airstair Door Actuator

RAM Vortex Generators

Pilot Heated Windshield

Speed Brakes

Premiere Aviation Fiberglass Hubcaps

LED Cowling Collision Avoidance Lights

LED cowling collision avoidance

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning: Freon

USB Charging Ports

Dual USB & USB-C Charging Ports

Lavatory

Side-facing flushing lavatory

De-Ice System

Full De-Ice System

Heated Windshield

Pilot Heated Windshield

Auxiliary Fuel System

Extended-Range Auxiliary Fuel System

Engine Performance Modifications

RAM - RAM Engine Performance Mods w/Exhaust Silicon Baffles

Vortex Generators

RAM - RAM Vortex Generators

Fire Detection & Extinguishing

Engine Fire Detection & Extinguishing

Aft Body Strakes

Wheels & Brakes

Cleveland - Wheels Brakes; Premiere Aviation Fiberglass Hubcaps

LED Lighting

LED Cowling Collision Avoidance Lights

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
PAX: 8 passengers Air Conditioning: Freon General: Interior is finished in red & silver, platinum carpeting, aft refreshment center, two executive tables, variable-rate pressurization, tinted windows, display panel. Accessories: Dual USB & USB-C charging ports Lavatory: Side-facing flushing
Exterior Notes
Colors: White w/red & silver trim by Cimmaron.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-L
Propeller Model
3-Blade Props w/Prop Synch

Asking Price

$349,000

Aircraft Location

Tyler, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
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Price History

Oct 23, 2026: $349,000 - aso

Oct 10, 2026: Call for Price - controller

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First Seen: Oct 10, 2026

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