N31KT - 1970 Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

1970 CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N31KT is a 1970 Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Kenneth L in Pomona, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 3, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on December 20, 2005. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N31KT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3456B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N31KT was last tracked by AviatorDB near Brackett Field (KPOC) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N31KT was last updated on July 7, 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 N31KT. 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
1970
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
June 3, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 20, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH KENNETH L
Address
69 QUIET HILLS RD
City
POMONA
State / Zip Code
California91766-4764
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)
50642553
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3456B

Additional Details

Registration
N31KT
Serial Number
421B0011
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00171393

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 22:38:12)
Airport
Latitude
34.091446
Longitude
-117.784648

Data Source

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

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