Specifications for the Cessna 421B Golden Eagle
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle · Specifications
Overview
This document provides detailed specifications for the 1972 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle. It includes critical information regarding the aircraft's dimensions, weight, performance, engine details, avionics, interior and exterior conditions, and maintenance history. This reference is intended for pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and potential buyers who require comprehensive data about the aircraft's capabilities and features. The specifications are subject to verification upon inspection, ensuring that all details are accurate and up-to-date.
- Length: 36 ft 1 in
- Wingspan: 41 ft 9 in
- Max Takeoff Weight: 7,579 lbs
- Normal Cruise Speed: 200 knots
- Maximum Range: 972 nautical miles
- Usable Fuel Volume: 170 gallons
- Engines: RAM GTSIO-520-H with TBO of 1,600 hours
Document
Source
Originally published by cdn.websites.hibu.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Specifications
- Year
- 1972
- Pages
- 4
- File size
- 467 KB
- Publisher
- cdn.websites.hibu.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Range (nm)
- 972
- Height (ft)
- 11
- Length (ft)
- 36
- Propeller
- McCauley 3AF34C92-NPR
- Wingspan (ft)
- 41
- Engine model
- RAM GTSIO-520-H
- Max speed (kt)
- 200
- Empty weight (lb)
- 5,162
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 170
- Rate of climb (fpm)
- 1,850
- Service ceiling (ft)
- 31,000
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 7,579
Performance
- Landing distance (ft)
- 2,175
- Takeoff distance (ft)
- 1,860
V-speeds
- VSO
- 71
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 2,417
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 5,162
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 7,579
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General Specifications
The Cessna 421B Golden Eagle has a length of 36 ft 1 in and a height of 11 ft 6 in, with a wingspan of 41 ft 9 in. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 7,579 lbs and a basic empty weight of 5,162 lbs, resulting in a useful load of 2,417 lbs. The aircraft can carry a full fuel payload of 1,317 lbs and has a usable fuel volume of 170 gallons. Its normal cruise speed is 200 knots, with a maximum range of 972 nautical miles. The aircraft can operate at a maximum altitude of 31,000 ft.
Engine Specifications
The Cessna 421B is powered by two RAM GTSIO-520-H engines. The left engine has a total time since new (TTSN) of 195.5 hours with a time between overhaul (TBO) of 1,600 hours. The right engine has a TTSN of 778.8 hours, also with a TBO of 1,600 hours. Both engines are supported by McCauley 3AF34C92-NPR propellers, which are three-blade, constant speed, and full feathering.
Avionics
The avionics suite includes a Cessna 400A autopilot, Bendix/King radios, and a Garmin GNS-530W GPS/NAV/COM system. The aircraft is equipped with dual Bendix/King KX-155 COM radios, a Bendix/King KR-87 ADF, and a Bendix/King KNS-80 DME. It also features a weather radar and a dual Bendix/King KR-67A transponder.
Interior and Exterior Condition
The interior of the aircraft was refurbished in 2004, featuring a four-place club seating arrangement in Heritage Dove Grey Leather, with a belted aft lavatory seat. The exterior paint is Matterhorn White with Dark Purple accents and Black and Gold striping, reported to be in excellent condition.
Maintenance History
The aircraft has complete and contiguous maintenance logs with no damage history. The last annual inspection was completed in April 2018.
Safety notes
- All specifications subject to verification upon inspection.
Full document text
ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION 1972 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle NO DAMAGE HISTORY Airframe Total Time: 7,095 Hours General Specifications Length 36 ft 1 in Payload Full Fuel 1,317 lbs Height 11 ft 6 in Normal Cruise 200 kts Wingspan 41 ft 9 in Maximum Range 972 nm Max TO Weight 7,579 lbs Takeoff Distance 1,860 ft Usable Fuel Weight 1,138 lbs Landing Distance 2,175 ft Usable Fuel Volume 170 gal Maximum Operating Altitude 31,000 ft Basic Empty Weight 5,162 lbs Normal Climb Rate 1,850 fpm Useful Load 2,417 lbs Vso Landing 71 kcas Cabin Volume 203 cu ft Passenger Seats 7 ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION Engines: RAM GTSIO-520-H Engine 1 (LH) TTSN: 195.5 Hours TBO: 1,600 Hours Engine 2 (RH) TTSN: 778.8 Hours TBO: 1,600 Hours Propellers: McCauley 3AF34C92-NPR 3-blade, constant speed, full feathering Left Propeller TSO: 467.2 Hours OH Date: 7/5/2012 Right Propeller TSO: 440.7 Hours OH Date: 11/5/2012 Avionics: Cessna 400A – Full co-pilot ADF Bendix/King KR-87 Autopilot Cessna 400A Audio Panel Bendix/King KA-134 COM Radio 2 Bendix/King KX-155 DME Bendix/King KNS-80 GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS-530W (WAAS) NAV Radio 2 Bendix/King KX-155 Transponder Dual Bendix/King KR-67A Weather Radar Bendix - color Equipment Details: Full de-ice Vortex Generator Kit Tanis Engine Heaters Wing and Tail Covers Custom Fuselage Cover Custom Insulated Engine Covers Nacelle Plug Covers ArcticAir Portable Air Cooler LS & RS Nacelle Fuel Tanks (26 USG) ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION Interior: Refurbished 2004 Cabin seating includes a four-place club done in Heritage Dove Grey Leather as well as a belted aft lav seat. The leather is in very good condition. The dual fold-out executive writing tables are in good condition. The Aft refreshment center and storage drawers are finished in a rich high-gloss Mahogany. The headliner and sideliners are in good condition as is the grey wool carpeting. A removeable grey floor liner protects the carpeting and is also in good condition. ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION Exterior: (2004 Paint) Aircraft paint is Matterhorn White with Dark Purple accents and Black and Gold Striping. The paint is in excellent condition and the aircraft has always been hangered. Maintenance: All Logs are Original, Complete and Contiguous No Damage History Annual C/W April 2018
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