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N256CA

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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

(176 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
17
Last 90 days
81
Last seen
7 Nov 2026
Tracked since
28 May 2026

Frequent routes: KBOS → KBOS (64) · KLEB → KBOS (1)

  • KBOS → KBOS7 Nov 2026 · 2h 43m
  • … → KBOS5 Nov 2026 · 18h 21m
  • KBOS → KBOS5 Nov 2026 · 3h 30m
  • … → KBOS4 Nov 2026 · 5h 22m
  • KBOS → KBOS3 Nov 2026 · 19h 42m
  • … → KBOS3 Nov 2026 · 2h 25m
  • KBOS → KBOS1 Nov 2026 · 2h 34m
  • KBOS → KBOS28 Oct 2026 · 2h 20m
  • KBOS → KBOS28 Oct 2026 · 8h 16m
  • … → KBOS17 Oct 2026 · 3h 19m

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)
  • N256CAUSACTIVE
    HYANNIS AIR SERVICE INC
    2013 – 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

Operator history

(1)
  • Cape Air
    Operator
    2026 – present
N256CA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N256CA?

N256CA is a Cessna 402. Sprinkle's record for N256CA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N256CA currently active?

Registry records list N256CA's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 402.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N256CA?

N256CA carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 402C0606, the serial assigned to this Cessna 402 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N256CA?

N256CA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A26DFB — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 402 broadcasts.