N421HT - 1977 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1977 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421HT is a 1977 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to 421 Aviation LLC in Hale Center, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 11, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N421HT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50017 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N421HT was last updated on May 5, 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 N421HT. 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
May 11, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 19, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
421 AVIATION LLC
Address
1170 FM 179
City
HALE CENTER
State / Zip Code
Texas79041-3754
Country
United States

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)
51200027
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50017

Additional Details

Registration
N421HT
Serial Number
421C0297
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00010062

Data Source

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

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