N421TX - 1985 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1985 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N421TX is a 1985 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Holly Factory in Alachua, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 5, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on April 25, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 435 horsepower, N421TX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50115 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N421TX was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.7330, -82.1915 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N421TX was last updated on April 25, 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 N421TX. 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
1985
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
September 5, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 25, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
HOLLY FACTORY
Address
29010 COUNTY RD 241
City
ALACHUA
State / Zip Code
Florida32615
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)
51200425
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50115

Additional Details

Registration
N421TX
Serial Number
421C1807
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 25, 2024
Last Update Date
April 25, 2024
Unique ID
00582927

Last Known Position

Date
April 26, 2026 (UTC 20:56:05)
Airport
Latitude
29.6900997162
Longitude
-82.2717971802

Data Source

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

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