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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Year1981
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model421C
Serial Number421C1033
Registration #EC-IHY
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atTFS
Total Time8,323
Max Takeoff Weight3,379.26 kg
Complete LogsYes
AirframeWell 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 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520N
Engine 1 Horsepower279.64 kW
Engine 1 Time899 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO1600
Engine 2 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520N
Engine 2 Horsepower279.64 kW
Engine 2 Time784
Prop 1 ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop 1 Model3FF32C501
Prop 1 Time85 SMOH
Prop 2 Time85 SMOH
Number of Blades3
Modifications/ConversionsGemini 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
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS530
Yaw DamperYes
Active TrafficYes
Oxygen SystemYes
Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)Yes
Exterior Notes8.5/10
AirworthyYes
Year1981|
ManufacturerCESSNA|
Model421C|
Serial Number421C1033|
Registration #EC-IHY|
ConditionUsed|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atTFS|
Total Time8,323|
Max Takeoff Weight3,379.26 kg|
Complete LogsYes|
AirframeWell 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 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
Engine 1 Horsepower279.64 kW|
Engine 1 Time899 SMOH |
Engine 1 TBO1600|
Engine 2 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL GTSIO520N |
Engine 2 Horsepower279.64 kW|
Engine 2 Time784|
Prop 1 ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Prop 1 Model3FF32C501|
Prop 1 Time85 SMOH |
Prop 2 Time85 SMOH |
Number of Blades3|
Modifications/ConversionsGemini 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|
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS530 |
Yaw DamperYes|
Active TrafficYes|
Oxygen SystemYes|
Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)Yes|
Exterior Notes8.5/10|
AirworthyYes|
