N6838X - 1978 Cessna 402B Aircraft Registration

C402

1978 CESSNA 402B

Aircraft Description

N6838X is a 1978 Cessna 402B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ocean Flight Corp in Weston, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N6838X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A911E2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6838X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.1967, -80.1905 on March 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6838X was last updated on July 10, 2024. 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 N6838X. 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
402B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C402402 Businessliner
Cruise Speed
198 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 26, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
OCEAN FLIGHT CORP
Address
1441 CAPRI LN # S080
City
WESTON
State / Zip Code
Florida33326-4015
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)
52210742
Mode S Code (Hex)
A911E2

Additional Details

Registration
N6838X
Serial Number
402B1346
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 10, 2024
Last Update Date
July 10, 2024
Unique ID
00832116

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 12:18:28)
Airport
Latitude
26.196853
Longitude
-80.188786

Data Source

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

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