General
Year: 1981
Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: 421C
Serial Number: 421C1033
Registration #: EC-IHY
Condition: Used
FlightRules: IFR
Based at: TFS
Description: This 1981 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle (Tail #EC-IHY) is a highly versatile, well-maintained multi-engine piston aircraft currently positioned in Tenerife, Spain. Recently completing its last inspection in August 2025 with no maintenance due, this pressurized twin is mission-ready for both business travel and specialized aerial surveying.
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Aircraft Highlights
Performance & Efficiency: Powered by twin 375 HP Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-N engines with approximately half their TBO remaining (899/784 hours SMOH).
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Mission Ready: Certified for high-definition aerial photography with a dedicated fuselage modification for camera installation.
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Modernized Avionics: Features a robust IFR suite including dual Garmin GNS 530 Nav/Com/GPS units, TAS (Traffic Advisory System), and weather radar.
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Strategic Enhancements: Equipped with Vortex Generators for improved low-speed handling, spoiler systems, and an increased maximum weight STC for higher utility.
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Airframe
Total Time: 8,323
Max Takeoff Weight: 7,450 lb
Complete Logs: Yes
Airframe Notes: Well maintained Cessna 421C Golden Eagle, no maintenance due, IFR equipped and certified for high definition aerial photography. Equipped with retractable landing gear, variable pitch propellers, Garmin and TRIG avionics, last check completed August 2025.
Engine 1
Engine 1 Make/Model: CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N
Engine 1 Horsepower: 375 HP
Engine 1 Time: 899 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO: 1600
Engine 2
Engine 2 Make/Model: CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N
Engine 2 Horsepower: 375 HP
Engine 2 Time: 784
Props
Prop 1 Manufacturer: MCCAULEY
Prop 1 Model: 3FF32C501
Prop 1 Time: 85 SMOH
Prop 2 Time: 85 SMOH
Number of Blades: 3
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions: Gemini said
modifications and sts applied:
faa stc sa3458w / easa 5286-i: fuselage modification for camera installation
faa stc sa4913nm / easa: spoiler system installation
faa stc sa5792sw / easa 5310-i: engine refrigeration system improvements
faa stc sa4592sw / easa 5310-i: improvements to the engine cooling system
faa stc sa5796sw / s311-i: installation of fuel flow indicator system
faa stc sa5878sw / easa s312-i: egt, cht, pressure, and oil temperature indicators
faa stc 5981sw / easa s313-i: increase in maximum weights on ramp, take-off, landing, and empty
faa stc sa8352sw / easa s314-i: installation of vortex generators
faa stc sa3767sw / easa s315-i: installation of induction hose fasteners
faa stc sa45
Avionics
Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model: GARMIN GNS530
Yaw Damper: Yes
Active Traffic: Yes
Additional Equipment
Oxygen System: Yes
Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI): Yes
Exterior
Exterior Notes: 8.5/10
Inspection Status
Airworthy: Yes
USD $477,227