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VH-ZDS

Built 1980 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Cessna 402Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Cessna 402
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

(103 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
19
Last 90 days
57
Last seen
12 Nov 2026
Tracked since
22 May 2026
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 4h 03m
  • Tracked flight3 Nov 2026 · 3h 53m
  • Tracked flight1 Nov 2026 · 4h 23m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 3h 39m
  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 7h 07m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 4h 36m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 2h 43m
  • Tracked flight25 Oct 2026 · 3h 32m
  • Tracked flight24 Oct 2026 · 1h 12m
  • Tracked flight23 Oct 2026 · 5h 46m

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)
  • VH-ZDSAUACTIVE
    AVIATION ASSETS PTY LTD
    2025 – 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-ZDS — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-ZDS?

VH-ZDS is a Cessna 402, built in 1980. Sprinkle's record for VH-ZDS covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-ZDS currently active?

Registry records list VH-ZDS's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Cessna 402.

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

VH-ZDS carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 402C0315, the serial assigned to this Cessna 402 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-ZDS's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C7F0E — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 402 broadcasts.