N3923C - 1976 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1976 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N3923C is a 1976 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Swope Aviation LLC in Elizabethtown, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 17, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on April 14, 2004. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N3923C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A48CFB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3923C was last updated on October 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 N3923C. 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
1976
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
September 17, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 14, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
SWOPE AVIATION LLC
Address
1100 N DIXIE HWY
City
ELIZABETHTOWN
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42701-2534
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)
51106373
Mode S Code (Hex)
A48CFB

Additional Details

Registration
N3923C
Serial Number
421C0147
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00993146

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 18:30:26)
Airport
Latitude
37.688885
Longitude
-85.9247

Data Source

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

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