N421CK - 1973 Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

1973 CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N421CK is a 1973 Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Karow Robert J in Rosharon, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 24, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on October 2, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N421CK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FF92 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N421CK was last updated on March 24, 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 N421CK. 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
1973
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
January 24, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 2, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
KAROW ROBERT J
Address
1 SONG BIRD DR
City
ROSHARON
State / Zip Code
Texas77583-7238
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)
51177622
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FF92

Additional Details

Registration
N421CK
Serial Number
421B0470
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00831824

Data Source

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

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