1981 Cessna 421-C Golden Eagle
General information
Transaction
Sale
Last update
Jul. 24, 2026
Condition
Used
Aircraft year
1981
Serial no.
421C1033
Registration
EC-IHY
Location
Spain 
Airframe time
8,323 h
Price
370,000 EUR
Engine(s)
CONTINENTAL GTSIO520N
Eng.1
Eng.2
TT
899
784
Description
With its specialized modifications for photography and cooling system improvements, EC-IHY offers a unique blend of classic Golden Eagle performance and modern aerial surveying capabilities.
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.
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).
Mission Ready: Certified for high-definition aerial photography with a dedicated fuselage modification for camera installation.
Modernized Avionics: Features a robust IFR suite including dual Garmin GNS 530 Nav/Com/GPS units, TAS (Traffic Advisory System), and weather radar.
Strategic Enhancements: Equipped with Vortex Generators for improved low-speed handling, spoiler systems, and an increased maximum weight STC for higher utility.
Total Time
8,323 hrs
Engine 1 Time
899 hrs (SMOH)
Engine 2 Time
784 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
85 hrs
Prop 2 Time
85 hrs
Inspection Status
Last Check Completed August 2025
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.
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).
Mission Ready: Certified for high-definition aerial photography with a dedicated fuselage modification for camera installation.
Modernized Avionics: Features a robust IFR suite including dual Garmin GNS 530 Nav/Com/GPS units, TAS (Traffic Advisory System), and weather radar.
Strategic Enhancements: Equipped with Vortex Generators for improved low-speed handling, spoiler systems, and an increased maximum weight STC for higher utility.
Total Time
8,323 hrs
Engine 1 Time
899 hrs (SMOH)
Engine 2 Time
784 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
85 hrs
Prop 2 Time
85 hrs
Inspection Status
Last Check Completed August 2025
Equipment
Avionics
aviation electronics (navigation and communications equipment installed):
2 x nav/com/gps garmin gns530 & gns530w
1 tas (traffic advisory system) bf goodrich trc497
1 com hf allied signal ktr953
1 transponder allied signal kt76a
1 transponder trig avionics tt31
1 radar altimeter allied signal kra10a
1 weather radar allied signal art161a
1 dme allied signal kn63
1 elt artex me406
1 adf king kr87
2 x nav/com/gps garmin gns530 & gns530w
1 tas (traffic advisory system) bf goodrich trc497
1 com hf allied signal ktr953
1 transponder allied signal kt76a
1 transponder trig avionics tt31
1 radar altimeter allied signal kra10a
1 weather radar allied signal art161a
1 dme allied signal kn63
1 elt artex me406
1 adf king kr87
Additional features
Additional Equipment
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
The Garmin on the left is WASS.
The plane was painted last year.
The interior is the original; we have more seats stored in the office.
It now has seats for the pilot, co-pilot, and seats 4 and 7 installed.
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
The Garmin on the left is WASS.
The plane was painted last year.
The interior is the original; we have more seats stored in the office.
It now has seats for the pilot, co-pilot, and seats 4 and 7 installed.
Condition
Interior - rating: 8/10 -
8/10
Exterior - rating: 9/10 -
9/10
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