Description
**New Lower Price, Incredible Value on this Aircraft**
1981 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle – Well-Maintained, No Damage History
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).
Airframe:
• 6,260 hours AFTT
Engines:
• Continental GTSIO-520-N engines
• 1,312 hours SMOH (both engines)
Propellers:
• 888 hours since new
The interior and exterior were professionally refurbished in 2022 and present in excellent, like-new condition.
Avionics & Equipment:
• Garmin G600 PFD
• Dual Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COM
• Garmin GTX 330 & GTX 327 transponders
• Avidyne EX500 MFD
• Bendix/King KFC 225 autopilot
• JPI EDM-760 engine monitor
• PS Engineering PMA-450 audio panel
Maintenance Highlights:
• Extensive annual completed December 2025
• No known damage history
• All ADs complied with
• Strong maintenance pedigree
• Clean logs available for review
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**Specifications
Year1981
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model421C
Serial Number421C1027
Registration #N904BC
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atORF
Total Time6,260
Max Takeoff Weight7,579 lb
Basic Empty Weight5,459.6 lb
Useful Load2,119.4 lb
Complete LogsYes
Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520
Engine 1 Serial Number808386-R
Engine 1 Horsepower375 HP
Engine 1 Time1,312 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO1600
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New2013
Engine 1 TurbochargedYes
Engine 1 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 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520
Engine 2 Serial Number277080-R
Engine 2 Horsepower375 HP
Engine 2 Time1,312 SMOH
Engine 2 TBO1600
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New2013
Engine 2 TurbochargedYes
Engine 2 NotesCompressions: #1 70/80, #2 60/80, #3 75/80, #4 70/80, #5 55/80, #6 80/80
Oil Reports via Blackstone Laboratories
Prop 1 ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop 1 Model3FF32C501
Prop 1 Time888 SNEW
Prop 2 ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop 2 Model3FF32C501
Prop 2 Time888 SNEW
Number of Blades3
Prop NotesPropellers installed New 5/2016
Vortex GeneratorsYes
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G600
Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G600
Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS530W
GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS530W
GPS 2 Manufacturer/ModelAVIDYNE EX500
Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX330
Transponder 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX327
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelBENDIX/KING KFC225
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
Yaw DamperYes
Active TrafficYes
Engine MonitorYes
Avionics/RadiosG600, DUAL GNS530W, AVIDYNE EX500, EDM 760, PMA-450, KN62A TSO
WiFiYes
PressurizedYes
Oxygen SystemYes
A/CYes
Year Painted2022
Year Interior2022
Number of Seats8
LavatoryYes
ConfigurationPassenger
Interior Notes8th seat is available but not currently installed.
Inspection StatusExtensive Annual Inspection completed December 2025
AirworthyYes
Year1981|
ManufacturerCESSNA|
Model421C|
Serial Number421C1027|
Registration #N904BC|
ConditionUsed|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atORF|
Total Time6,260|
Max Takeoff Weight7,579 lb|
Basic Empty Weight5,459.6 lb|
Useful Load2,119.4 lb|
Complete LogsYes|
Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520 |
Engine 1 Serial Number808386-R|
Engine 1 Horsepower375 HP|
Engine 1 Time1,312 SMOH |
Engine 1 TBO1600|
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New2013|
Engine 1 TurbochargedYes|
Engine 1 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 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520 |
Engine 2 Serial Number277080-R|
Engine 2 Horsepower375 HP|
Engine 2 Time1,312 SMOH |
Engine 2 TBO1600|
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New2013|
Engine 2 TurbochargedYes|
Engine 2 NotesCompressions: #1 70/80, #2 60/80, #3 75/80, #4 70/80, #5 55/80, #6 80/80
Oil Reports via Blackstone Laboratories|
Prop 1 ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Prop 1 Model3FF32C501|
Prop 1 Time888 SNEW |
Prop 2 ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Prop 2 Model3FF32C501|
Prop 2 Time888 SNEW |
Number of Blades3|
Prop NotesPropellers installed New 5/2016|
Vortex GeneratorsYes|
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G600 |
Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G600 |
Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS530W |
GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS530W |
GPS 2 Manufacturer/ModelAVIDYNE EX500 |
Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX330 |
Transponder 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX327 |
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelBENDIX/KING KFC225 |
ADS-B EquippedYes|
WAASYes|
Yaw DamperYes|
Active TrafficYes|
Engine MonitorYes|
Avionics/RadiosG600, DUAL GNS530W, AVIDYNE EX500, EDM 760, PMA-450, KN62A TSO|
WiFiYes|
PressurizedYes|
Oxygen SystemYes|
A/CYes|
Year Painted2022|
Year Interior2022|
Number of Seats8|
LavatoryYes|
ConfigurationPassenger|
Interior Notes8th seat is available but not currently installed.|
Inspection StatusExtensive Annual Inspection completed December 2025|
AirworthyYes|
