N238FA - 1972 Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

1972 CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N238FA is a 1972 Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Letourmeau University in Longview, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 9, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2020. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N238FA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A226B6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N238FA was last updated on January 22, 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 N238FA. 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
1972
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
July 9, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
LETOURMEAU UNIVERSITY
Address
2100 S MOBBERLY AVE
City
LONGVIEW
State / Zip Code
Texas75602-3564
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSI0-520-F-K
Horsepower
435 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50423266
Mode S Code (Hex)
A226B6

Additional Details

Registration
N238FA
Serial Number
421B0238
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00772075

Data Source

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

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