N987MC - 1977 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1977 CESSNA 421C

Aircraft Description

N987MC is a 1977 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Twa LLC in Weatherford, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on January 10, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N987MC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC63B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N987MC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.0963, -102.0150 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N987MC was last updated on August 14, 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 N987MC. 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
1977
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
December 16, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 10, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
TWA LLC
Address
2400 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
City
WEATHERFORD
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73096-5505
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)
53343073
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC63B

Additional Details

Registration
N987MC
Serial Number
421C0439
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
January 31, 2027
Last Action Date
August 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00741684

Last Known Position

Date
June 4, 2026 (UTC 20:42:12)
Airport
Latitude
35.563568
Longitude
-98.650875

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC