N421CX - 1979 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1979 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421CX is a 1979 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Patriot Aircraft Specialist LLC in Boynton Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 19, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 435 horsepower, N421CX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FF9E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N421CX was last updated on September 22, 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 N421CX. 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
1979
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
February 19, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
PATRIOT AIRCRAFT SPECIALIST LLC
Address
2423 QUANTUM BLVD
City
BOYNTON BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida33426-8612
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)
51177636
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FF9E

Additional Details

Registration
N421CX
Serial Number
421C0694
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00050245

Data Source

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

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