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VH-8QC

Built 2009 · registered AU

589 registered

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Representative photo of a DE Havilland Canada 8-400Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Cp9asngf · CC BY-SA 3.0
This aircraft is a
DE Havilland Canada 8-400(DH8D)
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,290 nm
Cruise speed
—
Max speed
350 kt
Service ceiling
27,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1220 m
Landing distance
1293 m
Weights
MTOW
28,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
6,710 L
Dimensions
Length
33.0 m
Wingspan
28.5 m
Height
8.2 m
Capacity
Seats
78
Max passengers
78

Flight activity

(160 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
37
Last 90 days
81
Last seen
9 Nov 2026
Tracked since
14 May 2026

Frequent routes: YPPH → YPYF (2)

  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 8h 23m
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 3h 02m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 3h 46m
  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 2h 56m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 0h 59m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 1h 09m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 11h 05m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 4h 26m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 4h 03m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 3h 26m

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?
589DE Havilland Canada 8-400 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 93% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-8QCAUACTIVE
    EIC AIRCRAFT LEASING LIMITED
    2025 – 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-8QC — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-8QC?

VH-8QC is a DE Havilland Canada 8-400, built in 2009. Sprinkle's record for VH-8QC covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-8QC currently active?

Registry records list VH-8QC's status as Active, registered in Australia — a DE Havilland Canada 8-400.

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

VH-8QC carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4246, the serial assigned to this DE Havilland Canada 8-400 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-8QC's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7CAE62 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this DE Havilland Canada 8-400 broadcasts.