N421CR - 1971 Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

1971 CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N421CR is a 1971 Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Paw Aviation LLC in La Porte, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 29, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N421CR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FF98 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N421CR was last updated on May 26, 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 N421CR. 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
1971
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 29, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 1, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
PAW AVIATION LLC
Address
2341 S STATE ROAD 39 HNGR A
City
LA PORTE
State / Zip Code
Indiana46350-8128
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)
51177630
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FF98

Additional Details

Registration
N421CR
Serial Number
421B0224
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00102055

Data Source

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

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