N748CA - 1980 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1980 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N748CA is a 1980 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Desert Air Ambulance INC in Menifee, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 18, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on May 2, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N748CA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA1075 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N748CA was last updated on May 2, 2025. 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 N748CA. 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
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
September 18, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 2, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
DESERT AIR AMBULANCE INC
Address
27854 KELLER RD
City
MENIFEE
State / Zip Code
California92584-9645
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)
52410165
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA1075

Additional Details

Registration
N748CA
Serial Number
421C0905
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 2, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00391696

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC