N54ZP - 1980 Cessna 404 Aircraft Registration

C04T

1980 CESSNA 404

Aircraft Description

N54ZP is a 1980 Cessna 404, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to South Aero INC in Albuquerque, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 19, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N54ZP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D7E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N54ZP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N54ZP was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 404 Titan was a twin-engine turbocharged piston aircraft that represented Cessna's largest piston-powered twin during the late 1970s, designed specifically for commuter airlines and freight operators requiring high payload capacity from short runways. First flown on February 26, 1975, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two 375-horsepower Continental GTSIO-520 engines and could accommodate up to 10 occupants or substantial cargo loads. With a service ceiling exceeding 26,000 feet and range surpassing 2,000 miles, the aircraft demonstrated 30 percent greater fuel efficiency than its predecessor. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1976 to 1982, only 378 examples were built before production ceased due to disappointing sales. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C404.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N54ZP. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
404
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C04T404 (turbine)
Cruise Speed
198 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 19, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 19, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTH AERO INC
Address
PO BOX 9175
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87119-9175
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)
51553740
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D7E0

Additional Details

Registration
N54ZP
Serial Number
404-0694
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00373015

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 15:41:46)
Airport
Latitude
35.039206
Longitude
-106.61725

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC