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VH-OYB

Built 1994 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Fairchild 227Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikimedia Commons: Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23, Vee H Aviation JP5848469.jpg
This aircraft is a
Fairchild 227
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
2,300 nm
Cruise speed
260 kt
Max speed
282 kt
Service ceiling
30,000 ft
Takeoff distance
870 m
Landing distance
770 m
Weights
MTOW
6,500 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
2,400 L
Dimensions
Length
17.3 m
Wingspan
18.1 m
Height
5.0 m
Capacity
Seats
12
Max passengers
12

Flight activity

(164 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
29
Last 90 days
115
Last seen
2 Nov 2026
Tracked since
26 May 2026
  • Tracked flight2 Nov 2026 · 0h 19m
  • Tracked flight1 Nov 2026 · 0h 19m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 2h 50m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 2h 54m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 5h 47m
  • Tracked flight25 Oct 2026 · 4h 31m
  • Tracked flight22 Oct 2026 · 6h 29m
  • Tracked flight21 Oct 2026 · 3h 51m
  • Tracked flight16 Oct 2026 · 1h 10m
  • Tracked flight16 Oct 2026 · 2h 49m

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?
86Fairchild 227 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 73% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-OYBAUACTIVE
    A.B.G.O. PTY. LIMITED
    2020 – 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-OYB — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-OYB?

VH-OYB is a Fairchild 227, built in 1994. Sprinkle's record for VH-OYB covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-OYB currently active?

Registry records list VH-OYB's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Fairchild 227.

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

VH-OYB carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) DC-848B, the serial assigned to this Fairchild 227 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-OYB's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C4A41 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Fairchild 227 broadcasts.