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VH-NKA

Built 2000 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Piper 32RType photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper PA-32R
This aircraft is a
Piper 32R
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
960 nm
Cruise speed
177 kt
Max speed
295 kt
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Takeoff distance
690 m
Landing distance
540 m
Weights
MTOW
2,000 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
386 L
Dimensions
Length
8.4 m
Wingspan
11.0 m
Height
2.9 m
Capacity
Seats
6
Max passengers
6

Flight activity

(3 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
3
Last 90 days
3
Last seen
8 Oct 2026
Tracked since
7 Oct 2026
  • Tracked flight8 Oct 2026 · 0h 57m
  • Tracked flight8 Oct 2026 · 0h 46m
  • Tracked flight7 Oct 2026 · 1h 03m

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?
1,921Piper 32R registered worldwide

Common. More common than 98% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-NKAAUACTIVE
    HELITAK FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT PTY LTD
    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-NKA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-NKA?

VH-NKA is a Piper 32R, built in 2000. Sprinkle's record for VH-NKA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-NKA currently active?

Registry records list VH-NKA's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Piper 32R.

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

VH-NKA carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3246164, the serial assigned to this Piper 32R airframe when it was built.

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

VH-NKA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C4338 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper 32R broadcasts.