# N421DM: 1975 Cessna 421C - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Cessna 421C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-421c) (registry code 2076016, 8 seats) - Engine: [Continental GTSIO-520-C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-gtsio-520-c) (registry code 17035) - Data sheets: [TCDS A7CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A7CE) (Textron Aviation Inc.), [TCDS E7CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E7CE) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 421C0005 - Year built: 1975 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: November 18, 1975 - Certificate issued: September 8, 2016 - Expires: September 30, 2029 - Mode S code: A4FFAD - Registered owner: [Yingling Consultation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YINGLING%20CONSULTATION%20LLC) - Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 39.7236° N, 75.5412° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19801, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=421DM - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N421DM From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 54 in force ### Matched by airframe (Cessna 421C) - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2018-03-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-03-R1): Fuselage · Textron 401, 401A, 401B and 13 more. Effective May 23, 2018 - [AD 2016-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-17-08): Elevator Tab Control System · Textron 310, 310A, 310B and 46 more. Effective Sep 12, 2016 - [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008 - [AD 2005-20-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-25): Avionics bus circuit breaker switches · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 15 more. Effective Nov 9, 2005 - [AD 2004-25-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-16-R1): Fuel regulator shutoff valve · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 64 more. Effective Jun 20, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2004-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-21-05): B-Seires Combustion Heaters · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 41 more. Effective Nov 19, 2004 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 2000-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-16): Exhaust System · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 28 more. Effective Feb 15, 2000 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998 - [AD 98-04-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-28): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Cessna 310R, 335, 340A and 12 more. Effective Mar 13, 1998 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 95-09-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-13): Fuel Inlet Float Valve · Cessna 402C, 404, 414A and 2 more. Effective Jun 14, 1995 - [AD 91-25-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-25-08-R1): Wing Front Spar Upper Caps · Cessna 421C and 425. Effective Nov 4, 1994 - [AD 92-16-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-18): Passenger Seat Reinforcement · Cessna 401, 402, 402A and 9 more. Effective Sep 10, 1992 - [AD 90-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-13): Main Landing Gear · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 40 more. Effective Feb 5, 1990 - [AD 87-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-02-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Cessna 310D, 310E, 310F and 41 more. Effective Jun 16, 1989 - [AD 84-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-20-02): Nose Landing Gear · Cessna 402C, 404, 414A and 3 more. Effective Nov 1, 1984 - [AD 84-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-03-04): Windshield Installation Inspection · Cessna 414A, 421C and 425. Effective Feb 16, 1984 - [AD 80-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-20-06): KFC-200 Flight Control System Modification Under STC SA1246CE · Cessna 421C with STC SA1246CE. Effective Oct 14, 1980 - [AD 80-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-17-04): Fuel Flow Transducers · Aerosonic Fuel Flow Transducers, PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) and 9 more. Effective Aug 13, 1980 - [AD 80-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-13-14): Fuel Flow Transducer · Cessna 310R, 335, 340A and 4 more. Effective Jul 22, 1980 - [AD 78-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-13-05): Improperly Installed Seats · Cessna 340, 340A, 402B and 7 more. Effective Jul 5, 1978 - [AD 78-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-05): Autopilot Actuator · Cessna 210M, 310R, 340A and 9 more. Effective Jun 5, 1978 - [AD 77-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-09-02): Windshield Inspection and Repair · Cessna 421B and 421C. Effective May 9, 1977 - [AD 76-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-07): Fork Bolts · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 11 more. Effective Jul 7, 1976 - [AD 76-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-07-07): Fuel Leakage · Cessna 421C. Effective Apr 12, 1976 - [AD 72-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-11-05): Auxiliary Fuel Cell Leaks · Cessna 411, 411A, 421 and 3 more. Effective Jun 2, 1972 - [AD 72-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-07): Landing Gear Failure · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 30 more. Effective Feb 9, 1972 ### Matched by engine (Continental GTSIO-520-C) - [AD 2023-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-16): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 147 more. Effective Mar 15, 2023 - [AD 2023-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-12): Engine Air Intake System · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Feb 17, 2023 - [AD 2022-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-16-03): Engine (RECIPROCATING) · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 236 more. Effective Aug 15, 2022 - [AD 2020-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-11): SUMMARY: Reciprocating Cylinder Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 23 more. Effective Sep 21, 2020 - [AD 2016-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-12): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors LTSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE and 89 more. Effective Sep 15, 2016 - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010 - [AD 2007-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-05-15): Starter adapter assembly · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 6 more. Effective Apr 16, 2007 - [AD 2004-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-10): Serial-numbered (SN) cylinders · Modify Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-NB engine (RAM Aircraft Limited Partnership STC SE09104SC or 4 others). Effective May 5, 2004 - [AD 99-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-01): No. 2 and No. 5 Crankshaft Inspections · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Sep 30, 1999 - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 - [AD 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993 - [AD 91-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-19-03): Oil Filter · Continental Motors 6-285-A, 6-285-B, 6-285-BA and 169 more. Effective Sep 29, 1991 - [AD 88-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-03-06): Oil Filter · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 155 more. Effective Apr 15, 1988 - [AD 86-13-04 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-13-04-R3): Cylinder Assemblies · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 44 more. Effective Feb 24, 1988 - [AD 81-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-06): Engine Driven Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 51 more. Effective Nov 23, 1981 - [AD 79-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-05-09): Oil Pump Assembly Or Oil Pressure Relief Valve Screw And/Or Plunger · Teledyne Continental Motors 6-285-CA, GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D and 60 more. Effective Mar 12, 1979 - [AD 75-09-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-13): Turbocharger Oil Inlet Adapter · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 9 more. Effective Apr 24, 1975 - [AD 80-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-09-11): Starter Torsional Damper/Starter Gear Shaft · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 6 more - [AD 77-13-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-13-22): Crankcase Cracks · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 22 more ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2018-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-03) (historical): Fuselage · Textron 401, 401A, 401B and 13 more. Effective Feb 28, 2018 - [AD 2016-07-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-24) (historical): Elevator Tab Control System · Textron 310, 310A, 310B and 46 more. Effective Apr 26, 2016 - [AD 75-23-08 R5](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-23-08-R5) (historical): Engine Exhaust System · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 320 Model or Series (all), 340 Model or Series (all), 401 Model or Series (all) and 12 more. Effective Nov 4, 1986 - [AD 2023-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-04-08) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 141 more. Effective Feb 23, 2023 - [AD 2009-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-52) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 192 more - [AD 2009-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-51) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Teledyne Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 156 more - [AD 2005-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-04) (historical): Starter adapter assembly · Teledyne Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 6 more. Effective Nov 1, 2005 - [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (16 in force) - [SAIB CE-13-27R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-27R1): Flight Controls Frayed Flap Extend Cables. Issued Jan 5, 2022 - [SAIB AIR-21-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-20): TE FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM, Flight Controls –Flap Cable Tension. Issued Dec 16, 2021 - [SAIB CE-14-11R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-11R1): Landing Gear; Nose Landing Gear Trunnions. Issued Sep 23, 2015 - [SAIB CE-14-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-19): Landing Gear; Main Landing Gear (MLG) Torque Link. Issued May 30, 2014 - [SAIB CE-13-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-22): Electrical Power System Circuit Breaker Switch. Issued Mar 13, 2013 - [SAIB CE-11-29R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-29R1): Flight Control System. Issued Sep 27, 2011 - [SAIB CE-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-01): Fuel: Fuel Tank Selector Valve Systems. Issued Oct 5, 2009 - [SAIB CE-03-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-03-17): . Issued Jan 13, 2003 - [SAIB ACE-99-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-06): . Issued Nov 17, 1998 - [SAIB ACE-99-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-05): . Issued Nov 17, 1998 - [SAIB NE-18-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-16): POWERPLANT Alternator Drive Coupling. Issued Jun 20, 2018 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-15): Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers. Issued Feb 8, 2013 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009 - [SAIB NE-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. Issued Jan 30, 2009 - [SAIB CE-14-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-11) (historical): Landing Gear; Nose Landing Gear Trunnions. Issued Feb 25, 2014 - [SAIB CE-11-29](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-29) (historical): Flight Control System. Issued Apr 22, 2011 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N421DM. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N421DM. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since July 19, 2013, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled. ## Earlier aircraft with N421DM The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N421DM before. - [Cancelled 2013-07-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N421DM-2013-07-19): Domzalski David/Mark B-8M, S/N 01. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Domzalski David B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOMZALSKI%20DAVID%20B), [Gilbert, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Gilbert) ## Related - Other Cessna 421C aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-421c/aircraft.md - STCs for the Cessna 421C: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-421c/stcs.md - The Continental GTSIO-520-C engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-gtsio-520-c.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.