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N648SB1979 CESSNA 421C

N648SB is a 1979 Cessna 421C, serial 421C0648, registered to HAYS KELLY, an individual in TX, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 1 Dec 2020, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Dec 2027. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and 1 service difficulty report.

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Registration: N648SB
Aircraft: 421C; CESSNA
Serial Number: 421C0648

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Total Hours

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1979

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Registration record

N648SB as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 13 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: 421C
Serial number: 421C0648
Year manufactured: 1979
Airframe type: Fixed wing multi engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 8
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed: 90 mph

Powerplant

Engines: 2
Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR
Model: GTSIO-520 SER
Type: Reciprocating
Power: 300 hp each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 14 Apr 1998
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Normal

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 1 Dec 2020
Last FAA action: 7 Apr 2023
Expires: 31 Dec 2027
FAA region: Southwestern
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00781851

Registered owner

Name: HAYS KELLY
Registrant type: Individual
Based: TX, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A88485
ICAO 24-bit: a88485
Octal: 52102205
Decimal: 11043973

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What kind of aircraft is N648SB?

N648SB is a 1979 Cessna 421C, serial 421C0648. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 8, it is powered by 2 Cont Motor GTSIO-520 SER engines.

Who is N648SB registered to?

The FAA registry lists HAYS KELLY, an individual in TX, US, as the registrant of N648SB.

Is N648SB still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 1 Dec 2020 and expires on 31 Dec 2027.

Has N648SB been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N648SB. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N648SB have service difficulty reports?

1 service difficulty report have been filed against N648SB with the FAA.

Who operates N648SB for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N648SB, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N648SB for sale?

N648SB is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

Has N648SB changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N648SB.

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