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N31KT1970 CESSNA 421B

N31KT is a 1970 Cessna 421B, serial 421B0011, registered to SMITH KENNETH L, an individual in CA, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 20 Dec 2005, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Jan 2029. The record shows no registry changes, 1 NTSB case on this mark, 1 tied to this airframe and no service difficulty reports.

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Registration: N31KT
Aircraft: 421B; CESSNA
Serial Number: 421B0011

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Total Hours

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1970

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Registration record

N31KT as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 13 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: 421B
Serial number: 421B0011
Year manufactured: 1970
Airframe type: Fixed wing multi engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 8
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed: 172 mph

Powerplant

Engines: 2
Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR
Model: GTSIO-520-C
Type: Reciprocating
Power: 340 hp each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 3 Jun 1970
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Normal

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 20 Dec 2005
Last FAA action: 7 Jul 2023
Expires: 31 Jan 2029
FAA region: Western-Pacific
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00171393

Registered owner

Name: SMITH KENNETH L
Registrant type: Individual
Based: CA, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A3456B
ICAO 24-bit: a3456b
Octal: 50642553
Decimal: 10700139

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What kind of aircraft is N31KT?

N31KT is a 1970 Cessna 421B, serial 421B0011. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 8, it is powered by 2 Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engines.

Who is N31KT registered to?

The FAA registry lists SMITH KENNETH L, an individual in CA, US, as the registrant of N31KT.

Is N31KT still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 20 Dec 2005 and expires on 31 Jan 2029.

Has N31KT been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds 1 record naming N31KT, 1 of which the serial number ties to this airframe. The most recent is dated 2 Oct 2009 at San Simeon, CA.

Does N31KT have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N31KT.

Who operates N31KT for charter?

N31KT is listed on 1 Part 135 certificate: WESTERN AVIATION MANAGEMENT, INC.

Is N31KT for sale?

N31KT is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

Has N31KT changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N31KT.

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