Cessna 421 vs Cessna 414
The Cessna 340 (pressurised cabin-class twin, ~225 kt), 414 Chancellor (pressurised larger cabin twin, ~210 kt) and 421 Golden Eagle (pressurised top-of-line, ~240 kt) are pressurised Cessna twin steps — same family, different size and capability.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 85
- Median asking
- $410,912
- Range
- $138,945–$683,750
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 38
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 1968–1984
- For sale now
- 41
- Median asking
- $450,000
- Range
- $227,883–$712,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 18
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 1971–1983
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna 421 | Cessna 414 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 326 | 149 |
| Serious | 23 | 16 |
| Fatal | 121 | 58 |
| Fatalities | 342 | 148 |
| % Fatal | 37% | 39% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 421 | Cessna 414 |
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| Price Range | $138,945 – $683,750 | $227,883 – $712,000 |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 230 kts (426 km/h) | 210 kts (389 km/h) |
| Range | 1,385 nm (2,565 km) | 1,315 nm (2,435 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 30,200 ft (9,205 m) | 30,200 ft (9,205 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 7,450 lbs (3,379 kg) | 6,750 lbs (3,062 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,450 lbs (1,111 kg) | 2,250 lbs (1,021 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 213.0 gal (806 L) | 206.0 gal (780 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 35.0 GPH (132 L/h) | 30.0 GPH (114 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,600 hrs | 1,400 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $50,000 | $45,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $35,000 | $30,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $400 | $350 |
| Engines | 2 x Piston (Turbocharged) | 2 x Piston (Turbocharged) |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna 421
Cessna 414
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 421 or Cessna 414?
Bottom line: Choose the 340 for the lowest-cost pressurised Cessna twin entry. Step up to the 414 for the larger executive cabin and improved systems; step up again to the 421 for the highest cruise, the largest fuselage and the most refined pressurised piston-twin Cessna.
Pick the 421 if…
- Budget matters — from $138,945 vs $227,883, you save ~$88,938.
- Faster cruise — 230 kts vs 210 kts.
- Longer range — 1385 nm vs 1315 nm.
- More inventory — 82 listings vs 41.
Pick the 414 if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$350/hr vs $400/hr.
- Newer design — production from 1970 vs 1968.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.