N2235Q - 1968 Cessna 421A Aircraft Registration

C421

1968 CESSNA 421A

Aircraft Description

N2235Q is a 1968 Cessna 421A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sparx Logistics USA LTD in Charlotte, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 31, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on March 26, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N2235Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1EF3C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2235Q was last updated on April 28, 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 N2235Q. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
421A
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
January 31, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 26, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SPARX LOGISTICS USA LTD
Address
1100 N GRAHAM ST STE A
City
CHARLOTTE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28206-3045
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)
50367474
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1EF3C

Additional Details

Registration
N2235Q
Serial Number
421A0035
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00371852

Data Source

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

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