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Cessna 421C on the US registry.
496 registered multi-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 496 Cessna 421C aircraft on the US registry, and 99% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1975 and 1985; the median year is 1978. Texas has the most (84, 17%). 81% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 9 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 10 were deregistered in the last 12 months, including 5 exported.
Specs from the FAA reference file: multi-engine airplane, 8 seats, 2 engines, piston engine type.
Where Cessna 421C aircraft are registered
Top 10 states by registrant address.
By year built
Aircraft with a recorded year of manufacture, by decade.
Who registers them
Registrant type on the registration.
Engines on the registry
Most common engines recorded for this model.
| Engine | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Cont Motor GTSIO-520 Ser | 136 |
| Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K | 120 |
| Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C | 33 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N421ME | 1976 | Janesville, WI | Meisner Aircraft INC | Sep 23, 2026 |
| N39WH | 1976 | Kalispell, MT | Golden Touch LLC | Sep 7, 2026 |
| N421CQ | – | Victor, MT | Red Crow Developments LLC | Sep 1, 2026 |
| N4492U | – | Coldwater, MI | Aircraft & Aviation Professionals LLC | Aug 29, 2026 |
| N421GL | 1984 | Chatsworth, GA | 421 Partners Georgia LLC | Aug 12, 2026 |
| N818TK | 1980 | Carson City, NV | International Air Services INC Trustee | Aug 6, 2026 |
| N123NP | 1977 | Owatonna, MN | Tralo Aviation LLC | Jul 29, 2026 |
| N421MD | 1978 | Terry, MT | Boss Contract Services LLC | Jul 28, 2026 |
| N421XT | 1978 | Wichita, KS | Adam & Anya Holdings LLC | Jul 15, 2026 |
| N421SF | 1979 | Wichita, KS | Not shown (individual) | Jun 18, 2026 |
Exports
| Exported to | Aircraft, last 12 months |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 3 |
| Macedonia | 1 |
| Mexico | 1 |
Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database, release of October 8, 2026. Counts include aircraft on the US civil registry and exclude reserved or unassigned N-numbers. Not an official FAA record. Not affiliated with the FAA. How we count.
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