N214DF - 1973 Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

1973 CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N214DF is a 1973 Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gaylord Hangars LLC in Gaylord, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 15, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on October 14, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N214DF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C8AF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N214DF was last updated on September 9, 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 N214DF. 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
1973
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
August 15, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 14, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
GAYLORD HANGARS LLC
Address
1075 BEECHCRAFT BLVD
City
GAYLORD
State / Zip Code
Michigan49735-7233
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)
50344257
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C8AF

Additional Details

Registration
N214DF
Serial Number
421B0461
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00831374

Data Source

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

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