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VH-AS3

Built 1974 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Cessna 402Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Cessna 402
This aircraft is a
Cessna 402(C402)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,260 nm
Cruise speed
213 kt
Max speed
230 kt
Service ceiling
27,000 ft
Takeoff distance
677 m
Landing distance
538 m
Weights
MTOW
2,800 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
630 L
Dimensions
Length
11.1 m
Wingspan
13.5 m
Height
3.5 m
Capacity
Seats
8
Max passengers
8

Flight activity

(57 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
13
Last 90 days
28
Last seen
11 Nov 2026
Tracked since
7 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 1h 35m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 0h 28m
  • Tracked flight10 Nov 2026 · 0h 17m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 4h 38m
  • Tracked flight3 Nov 2026 · 3h 13m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 2h 11m
  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 2h 31m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 1h 48m
  • Tracked flight15 Oct 2026 · 5h 26m
  • Tracked flight10 Oct 2026 · 2h 46m

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?
312Cessna 402 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 89% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-AS3AUACTIVE
    AVIATION SURVEY GROUP 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-AS3 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-AS3?

VH-AS3 is a Cessna 402, built in 1974. Sprinkle's record for VH-AS3 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-AS3 currently active?

Registry records list VH-AS3's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Cessna 402.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-AS3?

VH-AS3 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 402B0597, the serial assigned to this Cessna 402 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-AS3?

VH-AS3's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C02A5 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 402 broadcasts.