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.

Airplane time state:
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

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

8.5/10

8.5/10

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

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 TBO showing 899 and 784 hours respectively and 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.