N334N - 1978 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1978 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N334N is a 1978 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carter-muthana Aero LLC in Bakersfield, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 13, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N334N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3A5D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N334N was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8516, -119.7848 on February 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N334N was last updated on November 12, 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 N334N. 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
January 13, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CARTER-MUTHANA AERO LLC
Address
501 E 19TH ST
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
California93305-5109
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)
50722727
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3A5D7

Additional Details

Registration
N334N
Serial Number
421C0458
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 12, 2023
Last Update Date
November 12, 2023
Unique ID
00721674

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 21:00:12)
Airport
Latitude
34.857147
Longitude
-118.687881

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC