N502SA - 1978 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1978 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N502SA is a 1978 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zambrano Homero Ramones in Bulverde, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on October 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N502SA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A642EF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N502SA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.4004, -84.3543 on July 3, 2024. The FAA registry record for N502SA was last updated on October 18, 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 N502SA. 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
1978
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
July 30, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ZAMBRANO HOMERO RAMONES
Address
1322 MIRA MONTE
City
BULVERDE
State / Zip Code
Texas78163-2508
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)
51441357
Mode S Code (Hex)
A642EF

Additional Details

Registration
N502SA
Serial Number
421C0520
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 18, 2023
Last Update Date
October 18, 2023
Unique ID
00991005

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2024 (UTC 15:18:56)
Airport
Latitude
30.400369
Longitude
-84.35433

Data Source

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

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