N421GS - 1984 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1984 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421GS is a 1984 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Starlight Aviation LLC in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 31, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on January 31, 2007. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 435 horsepower, N421GS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FFFD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N421GS was last updated on September 15, 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 N421GS. 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
1984
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
August 31, 1984
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 31, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
STARLIGHT AVIATION LLC
Address
16600 PARK ROW
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77084-5019
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)
51177775
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FFFD

Additional Details

Registration
N421GS
Serial Number
421C1409
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00911544

Data Source

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

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