N425KS - 1981 Cessna 425 Aircraft Registration

C425

1981 CESSNA 425

Aircraft Description

N425KS is a 1981 Cessna 425, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Swja LLC in Haymarket, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 5, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on March 28, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-112 engine producing 500 horsepower, N425KS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50F24 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N425KS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.8626, -78.1906 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N425KS was last updated on March 28, 2025. 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 N425KS. 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 5, 2020
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 28, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SWJA LLC
Address
15405 JOHN MARSHALL HWY
City
HAYMARKET
State / Zip Code
Virginia20169-2706
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A-112
Horsepower
500 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51207444
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50F24

Additional Details

Registration
N425KS
Serial Number
425-0102
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 28, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00402458

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 21:08:14)
Airport
Latitude
41.068085
Longitude
-73.721985

Data Source

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

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