N26588 - 1980 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1980 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N26588 is a 1980 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Golden Aero LLC in Tarpon Springs, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 5, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 435 horsepower, N26588 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A29521 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N26588 was last tracked by AviatorDB near St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (KPIE) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N26588 was last updated on June 18, 2025. 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 N26588. 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
1980
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
March 5, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
GOLDEN AERO LLC
Address
958 BAYSHORE DR
City
TARPON SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Florida34689-2411
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)
50512441
Mode S Code (Hex)
A29521

Additional Details

Registration
N26588
Serial Number
421C0835
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 18, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00723382

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 21:45:23)
Airport
Latitude
27.894334
Longitude
-82.685746

Data Source

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

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