N425TX - 1981 Cessna 425 Aircraft Registration

C425

1981 CESSNA 425

Aircraft Description

N425TX is a 1981 Cessna 425, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Continental Forwarding Services INC in Laredo, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 2, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on October 5, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w PT6A SER engine producing 750 horsepower, N425TX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50FF1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N425TX was last tracked by AviatorDB near Del Norte International Airport (MMAN) on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N425TX was last updated on June 16, 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 N425TX. 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
March 2, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 5, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CONTINENTAL FORWARDING SERVICES INC
Address
23852 MINES RD
City
LAREDO
State / Zip Code
Texas78045-9705
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
PT6A SER
Horsepower
750 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51207761
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50FF1

Additional Details

Registration
N425TX
Serial Number
4250039
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00392083

Last Known Position

Date
March 16, 2026 (UTC 23:07:42)
Airport
Latitude
25.863446
Longitude
-100.23873

Data Source

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

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