N421DE - 1976 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1976 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421DE is a 1976 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rs Aviation LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 26, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on July 21, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N421DE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FFA6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N421DE was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.7005, -84.5751 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N421DE was last updated on November 7, 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 N421DE. 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
February 26, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 21, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
RS AVIATION LLC
Address
C/O BUSINESS FILINGS INC
108 W 13TH ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
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)
51177646
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FFA6

Additional Details

Registration
N421DE
Serial Number
421C0016
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
November 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00652131

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 21:33:39)
Airport
Latitude
34.453445
Longitude
-84.458743

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC