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1981 Cessna 421CMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Scottsdale, AZ, USA

This 1981 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle, registration N421P, serial number 421C1092, is a cabin-class piston twin based at SDL in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering 2,239 pounds of useful load and a fuel capacity of 299 gallons. The airframe has 7,476 total hours. The aircraft is powered by turbocharged Continental engines: the left engine is a GTSIO-520-L7BN with 1,080 hours SNEW against a 1,600-hour TBO, while the right engine is a GTSIO-520N with 690 hours SMOH against a 1,600-hour TBO. Both Hartzell three-blade aluminum propellers have 1,550 hours SNEW. The fuel system has been expanded to 299 gallons through factory-installed 28-gallon nacelle...

Year
1981
Make
Cessna
Series
421 Golden Eagle
Model
421C
Tail #
N421P
Serial #
421C1092

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
2,239 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,476 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,080 hrs (SNEW)
Engine 2 Time
690 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,550 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 2 Time
1,550 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Annual completed in September of 2026. All applicable AD's current. **Subject to verification by the purchaser.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - Dual GTN WAAS/GPS/NAV/COMM

AP

Garmin GFC 600 - GFC Autopilot

Audio

PS Engineering PMB450B - PS Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 335 - Transponder with ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL 88 - GDL Transceiver for ADS-B In/Out

PFD

Garmin G600 - with PFD/MFD Split

MFD

Garmin G600 - with PFD/MFD Split

EMS

JPI EDM 960 - JPI Engine Instrument Cluster; Engine Monitor

Weather

Garmin GWX 70 - 12" 4 Color Radar; SiriusXM Receiver

Additional Equipment

Oxygen System

Portable oxygen system with bottles and masks

Air Conditioning

Spoilers

Vortex Generators

RAM VG's - RAM w/ Weight

Landing Lights

Johnson Cowl Landing Lights

Window Inserts

G&D tinted window inserts

Intercom

Bose - Lemo and Dual GA plugs at each seat

Sunvisors

Rosen Visors - and Rail System

Hub Caps

Premier hub caps on main wheels

Fuel System

Factory installed 28-gallon Nacelle Tanks + 18.5-gallon Wing Locker Tanks = 299-gallons Fuel On Board

USB Ports

Dual Stratus USB Ports

Voltage Regulators

Plane Power - New solid state voltage regulators

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2015
Paint Year
2015
Interior Notes
Leather upholstered seats, LED lighting in the cabin, wood paneling and tables. Refreshed cabin with warm wood accents, LED lighting, conditioned leather seating, and even a lavatory.
Exterior Notes
White over black paint with yellow-gold accent striping. Beautifully maintained paint.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
GTSIO520L7BN
Propeller Model
Hartzell 3-Blade Aluminum

Asking Price

$719,900

Aircraft Location

Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 31, 2026: $719,900(-$30,100) - controller

Apr 25, 2025: $750,000 - trade-a-plane

Apr 25, 2025: $750,000 - controller

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First Seen: Apr 25, 2025

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$719,900