N12RJ - 1977 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1977 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N12RJ is a 1977 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Desert Air Ambulance INC in Blythe, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 16, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 435 horsepower, N12RJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A052D9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N12RJ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N12RJ was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 421 Golden Eagle was a pressurized twin-engine aircraft that brought high-altitude comfort to the business aviation market at a fraction of turboprop costs. First flown on May 1, 1967, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental GTSIO-520 turbocharged engines, seating six to eight occupants. With a service ceiling of 30,000 feet and cruise speed of 277 mph, the 421 spanned 43 feet 2 inches with a length of approximately 39 feet. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 1,901 examples between 1967 and 1985. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C421.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N12RJ. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
421C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C421421 Executive Commuter
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 16, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DESERT AIR AMBULANCE INC
Address
1075 COCONINO DR
City
BLYTHE
State / Zip Code
California92225-1080
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
435 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50051331
Mode S Code (Hex)
A052D9

Additional Details

Registration
N12RJ
Serial Number
421C0306
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00620202

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 21:20:50)
Airport
Latitude
32.821446
Longitude
-116.9718

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC