N974CF - 1974 Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

1974 CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N974CF is a 1974 Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aviation Trust Company LLC in Oklahoma City, OK. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N974CF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD92B9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N974CF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Del Norte International Airport (MMAN) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N974CF was last updated on March 17, 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 N974CF. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
AVIATION TRUST COMPANY LLC
Address
PO BOX 950876
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73195-0876
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)
53311271
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD92B9

Additional Details

Registration
N974CF
Serial Number
421B0609
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00561280

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 20:56:58)
Airport
Latitude
25.859848
Longitude
-100.239025

Data Source

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

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