N863CP - 1968 Cessna 421 Aircraft Registration

C21T

1968 CESSNA 421

Aircraft Description

N863CP is a 1968 Cessna 421, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Net Quest Management Services LLC in Winter Haven, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on May 11, 2020. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N863CP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABDA3C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N863CP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.0522, -81.7647 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N863CP was last updated on August 13, 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 N863CP. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
421
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C21T421 (turbine)
Cruise Speed
172 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 7, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 11, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
NET QUEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC
Address
246 MCLEAN PT
City
WINTER HAVEN
State / Zip Code
Florida33884-4135
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)
52755074
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABDA3C

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N863CP
Serial Number
421-0117
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
August 13, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00171513

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 19:09:52)
Airport
Latitude
28.075934
Longitude
-81.795475

Data Source

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

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