N878SP - 1974 Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

1974 CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N878SP is a 1974 Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to C-140 Co LLC in Milton, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 1, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on October 30, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N878SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC15AC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N878SP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.6539, -86.9977 on March 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N878SP was last updated on June 16, 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 N878SP. 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
1974
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
August 1, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 30, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
C-140 CO LLC
Address
5600 N AIRPORT RD
City
MILTON
State / Zip Code
Florida32583-8658
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)
53012654
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC15AC

Additional Details

Registration
N878SP
Serial Number
421B0634
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00852520

Last Known Position

Date
April 10, 2026 (UTC 17:25:03)
Airport
Latitude
30.60805
Longitude
-86.994965

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC