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VH-MZJ

Built 1979 · registered AU

5 for sale10 manuals& guides2,045 registered

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ActiveManufacturer American General Model AA-5 Variant AA-5B
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
500 nm
Cruise speed
128 kt
Max speed
137 kt
Service ceiling
12,500 ft
Takeoff distance
490 m
Landing distance
340 m
Weights
MTOW
1,000 kg
Empty weight
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Fuel capacity
140 L
Dimensions
Length
6.7 m
Wingspan
9.6 m
Height
2.4 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(7 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
3
Last seen
17 Sept 2026
Tracked since
5 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight17 Sept 2026 · 3h 44m
  • Tracked flight16 Sept 2026 · 0h 15m
  • Tracked flight24 Aug 2026 · 0h 12m
  • Tracked flight17 Jul 2026 · 3h 23m
  • Tracked flight7 Jul 2026 · 4h 28m
  • Tracked flight24 Jun 2026 · 0h 12m
  • Tracked flight5 Jun 2026 · 0h 09m

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?
2,045American General AA-5 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

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  • VH-MZJAUACTIVE
    PHILLIS, James Tyson
    2022 – 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-MZJ — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-MZJ?

VH-MZJ is a American General AA-5, built in 1979. Sprinkle's record for VH-MZJ covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-MZJ currently active?

Registry records list VH-MZJ's status as Active, registered in Australia — a American General AA-5.

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

VH-MZJ carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) AA5B-1174, the serial assigned to this American General AA-5 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-MZJ's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C404D — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this American General AA-5 broadcasts.