N241EW - 1978 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1978 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N241EW is a 1978 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fort Carlos LLC in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 29, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-L engine producing 375 horsepower, N241EW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2342F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N241EW was last updated on June 10, 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 N241EW. 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
1978
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
October 29, 2010
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
FORT CARLOS LLC
Address
4805 BOULDER RUN
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76109-3221
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-L
Horsepower
375 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50432057
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2342F

Additional Details

Registration
N241EW
Serial Number
421C-0496
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01059518

Data Source

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

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