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N421RXCessna 421C

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Apr 1, 2023.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Nov 2017)4 ADs may apply7 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Rantoul, KS
owner city / state
Engine
GTSI0-520-F-K · 435 hp
Cont Motor
Owners
1
since 2019
NTSB events
1
substantial, 2017
ADs may apply
4
confirm with A&P
Service reports
7
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Dodson International Parts INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Rantoul, KS
Certificate issued
Dec 4, 2019
Canceled
Apr 1, 2023
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Mar 2, 1979

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
421C
Serial number
421C0264
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A500E3

Engine

Make and model
Cont Motor Gtsi0-520-F-K
Type
Reciprocating
Power
435 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2019 – 2023Dodson International Parts INCRantoul, KS

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Nov 22, 2017 · Presque Isle, ME

The in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the pilot's inability to see the runway due to reduced visibility conditions and conduct a successful landing.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
Minor
Report
ERA18LA033

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA18LA033)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (4)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2016-17-08Elevator Tab Control SystemSep 12, 2016Airframe (421C)
2005-20-25The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411…Nov 9, 2005Airframe (421C)Certain serial numbers: 401 655; 401 401-0001–401-0322; 401A 655; 401A 401A0001–401A0132; 401B 401B0001–401B0221; 402 402-0001–402-0322; …. Only with: Equipped with an avionics bus circuit breaker switch P/N CM3589-50, 593-250-101, 593-250-102, W31-X2M5A-50, or W31-X1000-50.
2000-01-16Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000Airframe (421C)
98-04-28Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 310R, T310R, 335, 340A, 402B, 402C, 404, F406, 414…Mar 13, 1998Airframe (421C)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (7)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Reciprocating engine · cylinder · crackedJan 9, 2014

    DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NOTICED LIGHT COATING OF OIL TOP FWD CASE. CLEANED AND COMPLIED WITH CSB97-9 DYE CHECK. VERIFIED CRACK FWD TOP OF NR 5 CYLINDER. NOTED FLOW DIVIDER BRACKET BROKEN FWD AND AFT OF MOUNT. 166 HRS. SINCE RAM SERVICEABLE CASE INSTALLED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · engine · making metalNov 25, 2012

    RT ENGINE LOSS OF POWER ON CLIMBOUT. ENGINE FEATHER. METAL IN OIL FILTER AND OIL PLUG. DAMPNER DOESN`T TRACK TRUE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · crankcase · crackedMar 5, 2012

    ON COMLETION OF A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A CRACKED ENGINE CASE STARTING AT NR 5 CYLINDER AND REARWARD 2.5"

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Reciprocating engine · crankcase · crackedDec 23, 2011

    UPON INSPECTION OF RT ENGINE, VERIFIED CRACKED RT SIDE CASE, FROM NR 5 TOP CYLINDER, AREA THRU DATA PLATE IE RAM STC SE8338SW-D-SMOX 165.2 HRS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · case · crackedMar 28, 2011

    10 MILES FROM LANDING, PILOT REPORTED RT ENG ROUGH AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING WITH MAG, FUEL AND PUMPS. NOTICED OIL FROM ACCESS DOOR. ENGINE WAS FEATHERED AND SECURED. MX FOUND CRACKED CASE STARTING AT NR 5 CYLINDER. TOP FWD BASE STUD TO FLOW DIVIDER. (THIS IS 2ND ENG IN THE FLEET WITH SAME LOCATION &…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · elt · inoperatableJul 7, 1999

    UNIT WILL NOT TRANSMIT. INSTALLED 5-7-98 AS A REPLACEMENT FOR ANOTHER AK-450 WITH SAME PROBLEM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · elt · failedMar 16, 1998

    ELT UNIT 1-1/2 YEARS OLD. GOT TEST LIGHT, BUT NO OUTPUT SIGNAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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