N942SW - 1981 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1981 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N942SW is a 1981 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vascoe Jeffre M in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2011. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N942SW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD163B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N942SW was last updated on September 30, 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 N942SW. 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
1981
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
November 12, 1993
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
VASCOE JEFFRE M
Address
4523 AMBLE OAK CT
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77059-6451
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53213073
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD163B

Additional Details

Registration
N942SW
Serial Number
421C1025
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00835411

Data Source

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

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