Specifications
Broker
LYDDON AERO CENTER
+16206241646
Aircraft Details
- Maintained to a high standard with recent $330,000 maintenance event by Yingling Aviation, including spar strap installation, fuel cell sealing, and up-to-date SID inspections.
- Total airframe time: 9,163 hours. Both engines (PT6A-112) have 9,163 hours since new, 5,678 hours since overhaul, and are enrolled in the MORE engine program.
- Upgraded Garmin avionics suite including GNS 530W, GNS 450W, GTX330 transponder, Garmin 600XTi PFD, Genesys 3100 autopilot, GDL 69A weather, GMA 340 audio panel, Garmin 275 standby indicator, and Avidyne TAS 620 traffic system.
- Four-blade propellers; left prop 1,935 hours since overhaul, right prop 1,350 hours since new.
- Known icing, glass windshield, lead acid battery, AFT body strakes, strobe/recognition/DeVore tail logo lights.
- Paint showing some wear but serviceable; interior features recently upholstered King Ranch distressed leather seats in very good condition, with carpet, side panels, headliner, and window covers showing some wear.
- Phase 2, 3, & D inspections current as of March 2026; all logs and recent vibe analysis available.
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna 425 Conquest I is a legacy, pressurized, twin-engine turboprop designed for owners and operators who want turbine reliability and higher-altitude capability without moving into larger, heavier cabin-class aircraft. It is typically used for regional business travel, medical/priority transport, and utility missions that benefit from turboprop performance at mid-to-high flight levels and the ability to use a wide variety of airports.
Mission Fit
Mission fit is strongest on short-to-mid stage lengths where climbing into the teens/low flight levels improves ride and weather options versus unpressurized aircraft, and where turboprop efficiency and airport access are more important than jet cruise speeds. It is less compelling when the mission consistently demands larger baggage capacity, more seats, or faster block times over longer distances.
Cabin
The Conquest I offers a compact, pressurized cabin sized for small groups, typically arranged as a club seating layout with an aft bench or side-facing option depending on interior. Expect a functional cabin rather than a large-cabin experience: adequate space for work or conversation for a few passengers, with typical turboprop sound levels and a cabin cross-section that feels narrower than larger commuter-derived turboprops. Baggage capability varies by configuration and equipment, so operators often plan around a mix of cabin and baggage compartment loading.