N488DM - Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N488DM is a Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aircraft One LTD in Grand Rapids, MI. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2012. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 8 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A606A8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N488DM was last updated on April 21, 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 N488DM. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 15, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
AIRCRAFT ONE LTD
Address
3400 RALEIGH AVE SE
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Michigan49512-2042
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
51403250
Mode S Code (Hex)
A606A8

Additional Details

Registration
N488DM
Serial Number
421C-0485
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00433667

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC