N53MJ - 1979 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1979 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N53MJ is a 1979 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aviation Hangar Foam Specialists LLC in Tucson, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N53MJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6AF30 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53MJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.4223, -111.2315 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53MJ was last updated on January 22, 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 N53MJ. 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
1979
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
May 16, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 8, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
AVIATION HANGAR FOAM SPECIALISTS LLC
Address
3499 E 34TH ST
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
Arizona85713-4102
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-C
Horsepower
340 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51527460
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6AF30

Additional Details

Registration
N53MJ
Serial Number
421C0667
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00372655

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 19:28:43)
Airport
Latitude
32.384902
Longitude
-111.187582

Data Source

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

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