N421TE - 1981 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1981 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421TE is a 1981 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Torgerson's LLC in Ethridge, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 30, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-N engine producing 375 horsepower, N421TE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50104 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N421TE was last tracked by AviatorDB near Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N421TE was last updated on September 12, 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 N421TE. 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
May 30, 2008
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
TORGERSON'S LLC
Address
PO BOX 278
City
ETHRIDGE
State / Zip Code
Montana59435-0278
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-N
Horsepower
375 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51200404
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50104

Additional Details

Registration
N421TE
Serial Number
421C1201
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
September 12, 2023
Last Update Date
September 12, 2023
Unique ID
00233362

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 22:30:06)
Airport
Latitude
45.56682
Longitude
-100.140999

Data Source

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

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