N346CH - 1979 Cessna 402C Aircraft Registration

C402

1979 CESSNA 402C

Aircraft Description

N346CH is a 1979 Cessna 402C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ace Flight Center INC in St Thomas, VI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 17, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520-VB engine producing 325 horsepower, N346CH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3D3D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N346CH was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 402 Businessliner was a versatile twin-engine aircraft that became a workhorse of commuter airlines and corporate aviation during the 1970s and 1980s. First flown in 1967, it was a low-wing twin-piston monoplane that could seat 6-10 passengers or carry equivalent cargo loads. Measuring 36.4 feet in length with a 44.3-foot wingspan, the aircraft was powered by twin Continental turbocharged engines producing up to 325 horsepower each in later variants. Over its 18-year production run, Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 2,953 examples across all variants. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C402.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N346CH. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
402C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C402402 Businessliner
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 17, 2015
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 21, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
ACE FLIGHT CENTER INC
Address
PO BOX 306962
City
ST THOMAS
State / Zip Code
Virgin Islands00803-6962
Country
Virgin Islands

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520-VB
Horsepower
325 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50751722
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3D3D2

Additional Details

Registration
N346CH
Serial Number
402C0029
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00580596

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC