N5478G - 1976 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1976 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N5478G is a 1976 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to on Wings of Eagles LLC in Valley Center, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 17, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N5478G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6F564 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5478G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.1966, -80.1905 on March 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5478G was last updated on January 3, 2026. 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 N5478G. 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
1976
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
December 17, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
ON WINGS OF EAGLES LLC
Address
30703 OMA RD
City
VALLEY CENTER
State / Zip Code
California92082-4900
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)
51572544
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6F564

Additional Details

Registration
N5478G
Serial Number
421C0225
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
January 31, 2033
Last Action Date
January 3, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00103255

Last Known Position

Date
April 27, 2026 (UTC 19:49:08)
Airport
Latitude
28.288879
Longitude
-82.668316

Data Source

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

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