N1227J - 1985 Cessna 425 Aircraft Registration

C425

1985 CESSNA 425

Aircraft Description

N1227J is a 1985 Cessna 425, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Prairie Dog Aviation Lc in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on September 13, 2004. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a P&w PT6SER TP engine producing 500 horsepower, N1227J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05E76 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1227J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6702, -97.4138 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1227J was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 425 Conquest I was a twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to provide an affordable entry point into turbine-powered aviation for corporate and charter operators. First flown in September 1978, it was a low-wing, cabin-class twin powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112 engines, seating up to seven occupants including the pilot. With a maximum cruise speed of 265 knots and a service ceiling of 33,400 feet, the aircraft offered King Air-class performance at a lower acquisition cost. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 236 units between 1981 and 1986 at their Wichita, Kansas facility. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C425.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1227J. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1985
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
425
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C425425 Conquest 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 29, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 13, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
PRAIRIE DOG AVIATION LC
Address
8200 KILLARNEY CT
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67206-1659
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
PT6SER TP
Horsepower
500 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50057166
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05E76

Additional Details

Registration
N1227J
Serial Number
425-0229
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00052647

Last Known Position

Date
April 17, 2026 (UTC 16:33:08)
Airport
Latitude
37.67157
Longitude
-97.414836

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC