N581CJ - Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N581CJ is a Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dodson International Parts INC in Rantoul, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 12, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on August 12, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N581CJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A779DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N581CJ was last updated on March 10, 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 N581CJ. 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
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
February 12, 1973
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 12, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
Kansas66079-9014
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)
51674732
Mode S Code (Hex)
A779DA

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N581CJ
Serial Number
421B0343
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00342807

Data Source

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

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