TOTAL TIME
6,260
MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT
7,579 lb
BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT
5,459.6 lb
USEFUL LOAD
2,119.4 lb
COMPLETE LOGS
Yes
1981 CESSNA 421C
$499,900
This 1981 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle is a clean, well-cared-for example and is offered for sale as the owner is moving up to a turboprop aircraft. N904BC is fresh out of an extensive annual, completed in December 2025, has no damage history, and is in compliance with all applicable ADs. Hangared at KORF (Norfolk, VA).
This aircraft represents a solid opportunity to acquire a capable, pressurized piston twin with proven performance, modern avionics, and excellent cosmetic condition. Ideal for a Part 91 owner seeking a turnkey 421C.
**Wood paneling currently removed but available and in good condition**
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
421C
Registration Number
N904BC
Broker
Doug Hood
Airframe
Engine 1
ENGINE 1 MAKE/MODEL
CONTINENTAL GTSIO520
ENGINE 1 SERIAL NUMBER
808386-R
ENGINE 1 HORSEPOWER
375
ENGINE 1 TIME
1,312 SMOH
ENGINE 1 TBO
1,600
YEAR ENGINE 1 OVERHAULED OR INSTALLED AS NEW
2013
ENGINE 1 TURBOCHARGED
Yes
ENGINE NOTES
#4 Cylinder replaced 12/25
Compressions: #1 70/80, #2 65/80, #3 68/80, #4 62/80 (replaced), #5 70/80, #6 70/80
Oil Reports via Blackstone Laboratories
Engine 2
ENGINE 2 MAKE/MODEL
CONTINENTAL GTSIO520
ENGINE 2 SERIAL NUMBER
277080-R
ENGINE 2 HORSEPOWER
375
ENGINE 2 TIME
1,312 SMOH
ENGINE 2 TBO
1,600
YEAR ENGINE 1 OVERHAULED OR INSTALLED AS NEW
2013
ENGINE 2 TURBOCHARGED
Yes
ENGINE NOTES
Compressions: #1 70/80, #2 60/80, #3 75/80, #4 70/80, #5 55/80, #6 80/80
Oil Reports via Blackstone Laboratories
Props
PROP 1 MANUFACTURER
MCCAULEY
PROP 1 MODEL
3FF32C501
PROP 1 TIME
888 SNEW
PROP 2 MANUFACTURER
MCCAULEY
PROP 2 MODEL
3FF32C501
PROP 2 TIME
888 SNEW
NUMBER OF BLADES
2
PROP NOTES
Propellers installed New 5/2016
Modifications/Conversions
VORTEX GENERATORS
YES
Avionics
FLIGHT DECK MANUFACTURER/MODEL
GARMIN G600
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY 1 MANUFACTURER/MODEL
GARMIN G600
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY 2 MANUFACTURER/MODEL
GARMIN GNS530W
GPS 1 MANUFACTURER/MODEL
GARMIN GNS530W
GPS 2 MANUFACTURER/MODEL
AVIDYNE EX500
TRANSPONDER 1 MANUFACTURER/MODEL
GARMIN GTX330
TRANSPONDER 2 MANUFACTURER/MODEL
GARMIN GTX327
AUTOPILOT MANUFACTURER/MODEL
BENDIX/KING KFC225
ADS-B EQUIPPED
Yes
WAAS
Yes
YAW DAMPER
Yes
ACTIVE TRAFFIC
Yes
ENGINE MONITOR
Yes
AVIONICS/RADIOS
G600, DUAL GNS530W, AVIDYNE EX500, EDM 760, PMA-450, KN62A TSO
Additional Equipment
OXYGEN SYSTEM
Yes
WIFI
Yes
A/C
Yes
PRESSURIZED
Yes
Interior
YEAR INTERIOR
2022
NUMBER OF SEATS
8
LAVATORY
Yes
CONFIGURATION
Passenger
Interior Notes
8th seat is available but not currently installed.
Exterior
YEAR PAINTED
2022
Inspection Status
INSPECTION STATUS
Extensive Annual Inspection completed December 2025
AIRWORTHY
Yes
