N945BG - 1980 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1980 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N945BG is a 1980 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Davis James H in Corpus Christi, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 23, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on February 19, 2016. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N945BG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD1FDB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N945BG was last updated on July 18, 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 N945BG. 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
August 23, 2000
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 19, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
DAVIS JAMES H
Address
3802 SATURN RD
City
CORPUS CHRISTI
State / Zip Code
Texas78413-1917
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53217733
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD1FDB

Additional Details

Registration
N945BG
Serial Number
421C-0870
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00553065

Data Source

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

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