Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: Blackhawk PTA-135A engines, 750 SHP, 1,404 hours since new.
- Propellers: 4-blade "Black Mac" McCauley props, 131 hours since overhaul (June 2023).
- Avionics: Fully equipped with Garmin systems including dual GTN 750 Nav/Com/GPS, G600 TXi displays, GFC 600 autopilot, and ADS-B capabilities.
- Interior: 8 seats (including a belted potty seat) in brown leather, fawn side panels, praline carpet, and an executive table.
- Exterior: Overall Matterhorn white with charcoal gray, phantom gray, and platinum accents (refurbished in May 2002).
- Inspection Status: Fresh Phase 2, 3 & D inspections by Yingling Aviation, with a fresh static/transponder check due by November 2025.
- Additional Features: Known ice protection, increased gross weight to 8,600 lbs, and lead acid battery conversion.
- Maintenance History: Only 2 owners since new, always hangared, with minor damage from a runway overrun in 1985.
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.