N81RD - Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N81RD is a Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Papaco LLC in Green Cove Springs, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 9, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on October 21, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N81RD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB087E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N81RD was last tracked by AviatorDB near Boerne Stage Field (K5C1) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N81RD was last updated on March 24, 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 N81RD. 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
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 9, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 21, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
PAPACO LLC
Address
411 WALNUT ST # 5980
City
GREEN COVE SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Florida32043-3443
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52604176
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB087E

Additional Details

Registration
N81RD
Serial Number
421C0291
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00692141

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 23:59:54)
Airport
Latitude
29.997162
Longitude
-91.032499

Data Source

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

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