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VH-LAV

Built 1978 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Cessna 404Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Cessna 404 Titan
This aircraft is a
Cessna 404
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,520 nm
Cruise speed
217 kt
Max speed
238 kt
Service ceiling
26,000 ft
Takeoff distance
770 m
Landing distance
690 m
Weights
MTOW
3,800 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
1,300 L
Dimensions
Length
12.4 m
Wingspan
14.2 m
Height
4.0 m
Capacity
Seats
12
Max passengers
12

Flight activity

(14 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
2
Last 90 days
8
Last seen
6 Nov 2026
Tracked since
28 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 1h 43m
  • Tracked flight23 Aug 2026 · 1h 37m
  • Tracked flight7 Jul 2026 · 0h 09m
  • Tracked flight6 Jul 2026 · 0h 34m

Showing the 4 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?
83Cessna 404 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 72% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-LAVAUACTIVE
    BAYSWATER ROAD PTY. LTD.
    2017 – 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-LAV — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-LAV?

VH-LAV is a Cessna 404, built in 1978. Sprinkle's record for VH-LAV covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-LAV currently active?

Registry records list VH-LAV's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Cessna 404.

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

VH-LAV carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 404-0423, the serial assigned to this Cessna 404 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-LAV's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C37C5 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 404 broadcasts.