N421JW - 1979 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1979 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421JW is a 1979 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wheels Up Aviation LLC in Edmond, OK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 29, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on September 2, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N421JW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50033 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N421JW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.6239, -97.7070 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N421JW was last updated on September 2, 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 N421JW. 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
April 29, 1997
Classification
Restricted 6 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 2, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WHEELS UP AVIATION LLC
Address
8600 W WATERLOO RD
City
EDMOND
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73025-9120
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51200063
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50033

Additional Details

Registration
N421JW
Serial Number
421C0665
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00982815

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 23:53:16)
Airport
Latitude
35.620148
Longitude
-97.706966

Data Source

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

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