N38CJ - 1978 Cessna 402C Aircraft Registration

C402

1978 CESSNA 402C

Aircraft Description

N38CJ is a 1978 Cessna 402C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Airplane Seven LLC in Watkins, CO. The registration certificate was issued on July 23, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N38CJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4592C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38CJ was last updated on February 19, 2026. 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 N38CJ. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
402C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C402402 Businessliner
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 23, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
AIRPLANE SEVEN LLC
Address
PO BOX 372
City
WATKINS
State / Zip Code
Colorado80137-0372
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51054454
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4592C

Additional Details

Registration
N38CJ
Serial Number
402C0023
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
February 19, 2026
Last Update Date
July 23, 2024
Unique ID
00470194

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC