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VH-OBQ

Built 1978 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Piper PA-31Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper PA-31 Navajo
This aircraft is a
Piper PA-31
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
880 nm
Cruise speed
183 kt
Max speed
212 kt
Service ceiling
24,000 ft
Takeoff distance
700 m
Landing distance
600 m
Weights
MTOW
3,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
700 L
Dimensions
Length
10.5 m
Wingspan
12.4 m
Height
3.9 m
Capacity
Seats
8
Max passengers
8

Flight activity

(100 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
29
Last 90 days
67
Last seen
11 Nov 2026
Tracked since
2 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 2h 10m
  • Tracked flight10 Nov 2026 · 4h 47m
  • Tracked flight10 Nov 2026 · 2h 29m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 2h 10m
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 2h 32m
  • Tracked flight7 Nov 2026 · 2h 10m
  • Tracked flight3 Nov 2026 · 2h 16m
  • Tracked flight2 Nov 2026 · 5h 36m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 2h 31m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 5h 06m

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?
1,389Piper PA-31 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 97% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-OBQAUACTIVE
    NATIVE ORACLE PTY LTD
    2021 – 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-OBQ — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-OBQ?

VH-OBQ is a Piper PA-31, built in 1978. Sprinkle's record for VH-OBQ covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-OBQ currently active?

Registry records list VH-OBQ's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Piper PA-31.

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

VH-OBQ carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 31-7812002, the serial assigned to this Piper PA-31 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-OBQ's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C4714 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper PA-31 broadcasts.