N421FC - 1977 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1977 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421FC is a 1977 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 4, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on January 2, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N421FC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FFD6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N421FC was last updated on January 2, 2024. 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 N421FC. 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
1977
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
January 4, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 2, 2024

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSI0-520-F-K
Horsepower
435 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51177726
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FFD6

Additional Details

Registration
N421FC
Serial Number
421C0442
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 2, 2024
Last Update Date
January 2, 2024
Unique ID
00971821

Data Source

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

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