Description of the engines:
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
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
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.
Exterior:
9.5 /10
Interior:
8.5 /10
Other comments:
In summary, EC-IHY represents a rare find in the current market: a well-maintained Cessna 421C Golden Eagle with no maintenance due and a fresh inspection completed in August 2025. With both Continental GTSIO-520-N engines well under their 1,600-hour TBOshowing 899 and 784 hours respectivelyand propellers with only 85 hours since overhaul, this aircraft offers significant operational longevity before major scheduled service. Whether you are looking for a pressurized business commuter or a specialized platform for high-definition aerial photography, this IFR-equipped aircraft is ready for delivery from its base in the Canary Islands.
