N425DD - 1981 Cessna 425 Aircraft Registration

C425

1981 CESSNA 425

Aircraft Description

N425DD is a 1981 Cessna 425, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Air Flair INC in Maurice, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 28, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a U/a Canada PT6A SERIES engine producing 715 horsepower, N425DD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50E81 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N425DD was last tracked by AviatorDB near Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N425DD was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 425 Conquest I was a twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to provide an affordable entry point into turbine-powered aviation for corporate and charter operators. First flown in September 1978, it was a low-wing, cabin-class twin powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112 engines, seating up to seven occupants including the pilot. With a maximum cruise speed of 265 knots and a service ceiling of 33,400 feet, the aircraft offered King Air-class performance at a lower acquisition cost. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 236 units between 1981 and 1986 at their Wichita, Kansas facility. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C425.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N425DD. 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
425
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C425425 Conquest 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 28, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
AIR FLAIR INC
Address
3153 460TH ST
City
MAURICE
State / Zip Code
Iowa51036-7510
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
U/A CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A SERIES
Horsepower
715 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51207201
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50E81

Additional Details

Registration
N425DD
Serial Number
425-0083
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00861834

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 21:31:06)
Airport
Latitude
42.236613
Longitude
-96.591094

Data Source

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

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