N48BP - 1975 Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

1975 CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N48BP is a 1975 Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rossman Richard J DBA in Glenview, IL. The registration certificate was issued on November 15, 1988. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N48BP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E667 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N48BP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.1451, -87.9190 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N48BP 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 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 N48BP. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
421B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C421421 Executive Commuter
Cruise Speed
172 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 15, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
ROSSMAN RICHARD J DBA
Address
330 WAUKEGAN RD
City
GLENVIEW
State / Zip Code
Illinois60025
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSI0-520-F-K
Horsepower
435 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51363147
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E667

Additional Details

Registration
N48BP
Serial Number
421B0957
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00860125

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 16:08:23)
Airport
Latitude
42.11702
Longitude
-87.911256

Data Source

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

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