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VH-OVC

Built 1980 · registered AU

2 for sale58 registered

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ActiveManufacturer Fairchild Model 226 Variant SA226-T(B)
VH-OVC — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Fairchild 226Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikimedia Commons: 01 00095407 SDASM Aircraft Image - White, Blue, Blue, Gold Swearingen SA 226T, 21 JUL 76 LF-J (53958952559).jpg
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Fairchild 226
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$495,000Listed 7mo ago
Originally listed on external source

Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,930 nm
Cruise speed
264 kt
Max speed
299 kt
Service ceiling
29,000 ft
Takeoff distance
980 m
Landing distance
1000 m
Weights
MTOW
5,600 kg
Empty weight
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Fuel capacity
1,970 L
Dimensions
Length
12.8 m
Wingspan
14.1 m
Height
4.9 m
Capacity
Seats
8
Max passengers
8

Flight activity

(4 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
0
Last seen
19 May 2026
Tracked since
12 May 2026

Frequent routes: YPDN → YDLV (2) · YPDN → YPME (2)

  • YPDN → YPME19 May 2026 · 0h 09m
  • YPDN → YPME14 May 2026 · 0h 08m
  • YPDN → YDLV13 May 2026 · 0h 07m
  • YPDN → YDLV12 May 2026 · 0h 05m

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?
58Fairchild 226 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 67% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

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  • VH-OVCAUACTIVE
    JETSTREAM ELECTRICAL PTY LTD
    2023 – 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-OVC — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-OVC?

VH-OVC is a Fairchild 226, built in 1980. Sprinkle's record for VH-OVC covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-OVC currently active?

Registry records list VH-OVC's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Fairchild 226.

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

VH-OVC carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) T-318, the serial assigned to this Fairchild 226 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-OVC's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C49D6 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Fairchild 226 broadcasts.