N421LY - 1980 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1980 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421LY is a 1980 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mayes John S in Austin, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 14, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on May 18, 2005. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 435 horsepower, N421LY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50067 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N421LY was last tracked by AviatorDB near Austin Executive Airport (KEDC) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N421LY was last updated on October 20, 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 N421LY. 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
1980
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 14, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 18, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
MAYES JOHN S
Address
3715 WESTLAKE DR
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
Texas78746-1620
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)
51200147
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50067

Additional Details

Registration
N421LY
Serial Number
421C0855
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00883392

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 21:44:53)
Airport
Latitude
30.400473
Longitude
-97.571434

Data Source

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

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