N17HL - Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N17HL is a Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Riley Charles S in Littleton, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 19, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N17HL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1178E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N17HL was last tracked by AviatorDB near Centennial Airport (KAPA) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N17HL was last updated on February 5, 2024. 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 N17HL. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
421B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C421421 Executive Commuter
Cruise Speed
172 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 19, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
RILEY CHARLES S
Address
9550 MOORE RD
City
LITTLETON
State / Zip Code
Colorado80125
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-C
Horsepower
340 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50213616
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1178E

Additional Details

Registration
N17HL
Serial Number
421B-0310
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 5, 2024
Last Update Date
February 5, 2024
Unique ID
00632250

Last Known Position

Date
April 2, 2026 (UTC 16:54:17)
Airport
Latitude
39.67717
Longitude
-104.8568

Data Source

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

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