N421BR - 1976 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1976 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421BR is a 1976 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Control Data INC in Melbourne Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on January 5, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-L engine producing 375 horsepower, N421BR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FF7F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N421BR was last updated on April 14, 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 N421BR. 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 24, 2007
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 5, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CONTROL DATA INC
Address
3830 S HIGHWAY A1A # 4-168
City
MELBOURNE BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida32951-3143
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-L
Horsepower
375 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51177577
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FF7F

Additional Details

Registration
N421BR
Serial Number
421C0128
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00550464

Data Source

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

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