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VH-8AN

Built 2023 · registered AU

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Piper PA-46
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,070 nm
Cruise speed
—
Max speed
262 kt
Service ceiling
30,000 ft
Takeoff distance
724 m
Landing distance
595 m
Weights
MTOW
2,200 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
644 L
Dimensions
Length
9.0 m
Wingspan
13.1 m
Height
3.4 m
Capacity
Seats
6
Max passengers
6

Flight activity

(37 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
10
Last 90 days
18
Last seen
19 Oct 2026
Tracked since
11 May 2026

Frequent routes: YSBK → YPEC (1)

  • Tracked flight14 Oct 2026 · 2h 29m
  • Tracked flight14 Oct 2026 · 1h 57m
  • Tracked flight13 Oct 2026 · 1h 54m
  • Tracked flight13 Oct 2026 · 2h 11m
  • Tracked flight9 Sept 2026 · 1h 55m
  • Tracked flight7 Sept 2026 · 1h 41m
  • Tracked flight19 Aug 2026 · 1h 55m
  • Tracked flight11 Aug 2026 · 1h 44m
  • Tracked flight10 Aug 2026 · 1h 56m
  • Tracked flight15 Jul 2026 · 2h 03m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
2,715Piper PA-46 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 99% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-8ANAUACTIVE
    WELDING GUNS OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    2023 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

VH-8AN — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-8AN?

VH-8AN is a Piper PA-46, built in 2023. Sprinkle's record for VH-8AN covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-8AN currently active?

Registry records list VH-8AN's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Piper PA-46.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-8AN?

VH-8AN carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4697697, the serial assigned to this Piper PA-46 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-8AN?

VH-8AN's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7CAC2D — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper PA-46 broadcasts.