N1QM - 1979 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1979 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N1QM is a 1979 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ahlhorn Travis W in New Braunfels, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 2, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on November 8, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 435 horsepower, N1QM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0016C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1QM was last updated on November 8, 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 N1QM. 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
1979
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
August 2, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 8, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
AHLHORN TRAVIS W
Address
2823 SANDERLING WAY
City
NEW BRAUNFELS
State / Zip Code
Texas78130-4160
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)
50000554
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0016C

Additional Details

Registration
N1QM
Serial Number
421C0701
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 8, 2024
Last Update Date
November 8, 2024
Unique ID
00160000

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC