N421ML - 1981 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1981 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421ML is a 1981 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lps Utilities INC DBA in Woodstock, IL. This aircraft holds a special flight permit airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 14, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on October 8, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 435 horsepower, N421ML is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50074 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N421ML was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 24.8838, -80.9090 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N421ML was last updated on October 8, 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 N421ML. 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
1981
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 14, 2003
Classification
Special Flight Permit 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 8, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
LPS UTILITIES INC DBA
Address
509 LILY POND RD
City
WOODSTOCK
State / Zip Code
Illinois60098
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)
51200164
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50074

Additional Details

Registration
N421ML
Serial Number
421C0880
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 8, 2024
Last Update Date
October 8, 2024
Unique ID
00690306

Last Known Position

Date
May 27, 2026 (UTC 20:47:55)
Airport
Latitude
25.099244
Longitude
-81.228505

Data Source

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

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