The Cessna 421 (ICAO type C421) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 3,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 840 nm, a cruise speed of 240 knots, a service ceiling of 31,000 ft and seating for up to 10 across its variants.
Cessna 421
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 905
- Active
- 905
- Origin
- United States
52 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A7CE · Rev 47 · issued 2007-03-27
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 3,084 kg
- Seats
- 6 passengers
- Fuel
- 662 L
- Ceiling
- 30,000 ft
Two Continental GTSIO-520-D, reduction gear ratio .667:1
Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956, as amended by 3-1 through 3-5 and 3-8
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Cessna 421 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 421 fleet — updated daily.
50 yearsmedian age
Of the 554 registered Cessna 421 with a known build year (61% of the 905 we track), the median age is 50 years.
44changed registration in 12 months
44 of the 905 registered Cessna 421 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 44 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 73
- Tracked flights
- 197
- Tracked flight hours
- 526
- Share of fleet flying
- 8%
73 Cessna 421 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (8% of the registered fleet), across 197 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna 421 manuals & documents
35 documents for the Cessna 421 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Aircraft Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Specifications · Other Documents · Avionics Manual · Type Certificate · Emergency Procedures · Airworthiness Directives · Service Manual · Weight And Balance · Supplemental Type Certificate · Performance Data. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
The document is a Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle, detailing its operational procedures, specifications, and performance characteristics. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, providing essential information for safe and efficient flight operations. The handbook covers various aspects of the aircraft, including engine specifications, weight limits, fuel capacity, and recommended speeds for takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing. It emphasizes the importance of transition training for pilots, particularly those transitioning from lighter twin-engine aircraft, due to the unique handling characteristics of the 421C. The document also includes performance data, safety notes, and operational checklists to assist pilots in their flight preparations and in-flight decision-making.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 7,450 lbs
- Standard fuel capacity: 206 gallons
- Best rate of climb speed: 111 knots
- Recommended takeoff distance: 1,795 feet over 50-ft obstacle
- Maximum demonstrated crosswind component: 20 knots
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Flight Manual
Aircraft Flight Manual
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Service Bulletins
- ReadAirworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Cessna 421 Series20187 pages · 227 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: G-HIJK EW/G2012/05/0820122 pages · 898 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadC^m OPERATIONS 1 ^ i201165 KB · via regulations.gov
- ReadMANDATORY SERVICE BULLETIN MSB10-320109 pages · 127 KB · via continental.aero
- ReadAirworthiness Directive AD/TURBO/220084 pages · 40 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadCessna Aircraft Company - Model 421 - Service Manual58.9 MB · via aeroelectric.com
Specifications
Other Documents
- ReadATSB Transport Safety Report: Aviation Occurrence Investigation (Short) AO-2023-055202521 pages · 1002 KB · via www.baaa-acro.com
- ReadInteragency Aviation Accident Prevention Bulletin No. IAAPB 17-0120162 pages · 258 KB · via www.doi.gov
- ReadAviation Accident Final Report20138 pages · 104 KB · via www.baaa-acro.com
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 6/201020103 pages · 272 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 6/200620064 pages · 328 KB · via www.baaa-acro.com
- ReadAviation Accident Final Report200510 pages · 107 KB · via www.baaa-acro.com
- ReadAirworthiness Directive AD/CESSNA 400/110 Aircraft Flight Manual, Flight into Icing Conditions20004 pages · 27 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadCessna 421C Golden Eagle, G-SAIR197821 pages · 651 KB · via www.baaa-acro.com
Emergency Procedures
Airworthiness Directives
Service Manual
Supplemental Type Certificate
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What is the range of the Cessna 421?
The Cessna 421 has a maximum range of 840 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 421 carry?
The Cessna 421 seats up to 10 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 421?
The Cessna 421's maximum take-off weight is 3,300 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 421?
The Cessna 421's ICAO type designator is C421.
How many Cessna 421 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 905 registered Cessna 421 airframes worldwide.
Registered 421 aircraft
Individual 421 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N421GR· 1993
- N421TX· 1985
- N1206N· 1985
- N994MZ· 1985
- N421GS· 1984
- N659RJ· 1984
- N421YW· 1984
- N811PG· 1984
- N116JJ· 1984
- N421GL· 1984
- N92CV· 1984
- C-FHKI· 1984
- N284DM· 1984
- N421LL· 1983
- N440DL· 1983
- N6798V· 1982
- N554CC· 1982
- N375KC· 1982
- N264DC· 1982
- N918BV· 1982
- N723ES· 1982
- N41LJ· 1982
- N113MP· 1982
- N418BM· 1982