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VH-8D3

Built 2022 · registered AU

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VH-8D3 — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Mbb BK 117Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Marius Vassnes · CC BY-SA 4.0
This aircraft is a
Mbb BK 117
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
350 nm
Cruise speed
135 kt
Max speed
150 kt
Service ceiling
18,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
3,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
760 L
Dimensions
Length
13.0 m
Wingspan
—
Height
3.8 m
Capacity
Seats
13
Max passengers
13

Flight activity

(106 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
19
Last 90 days
61
Last seen
11 Nov 2026
Tracked since
31 May 2026
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 1h 10m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 1h 14m
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 2h 33m
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 2h 03m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 0h 58m
  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 2h 12m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 1h 41m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 2h 04m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 1h 53m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 4h 57m

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?
649Mbb BK 117 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 94% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-8D3AUACTIVE
    BANK OF UTAH
    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-8D3 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-8D3?

VH-8D3 is a Mbb BK 117, built in 2022. Sprinkle's record for VH-8D3 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-8D3 currently active?

Registry records list VH-8D3's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Mbb BK 117.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-8D3?

VH-8D3 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 21074, the serial assigned to this Mbb BK 117 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-8D3?

VH-8D3's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7CACA9 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Mbb BK 117 broadcasts.