N40RU - 1980 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1980 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N40RU is a 1980 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moore Terry Alexander Trustee in Adel, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on October 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 435 horsepower, N40RU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4ABD2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40RU was last updated on October 20, 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 N40RU. 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
June 5, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 20, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
MOORE TERRY ALEXANDER TRUSTEE
Address
75 COX STILL RD
City
ADEL
State / Zip Code
Georgia31620-1750
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)
51125722
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4ABD2

Additional Details

Registration
N40RU
Serial Number
421C0878
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00010236

Data Source

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

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