N780MB - 1972 Cessna 402B Aircraft Registration

C02T

1972 CESSNA 402B

Aircraft Description

N780MB is a 1972 Cessna 402B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sky West Aviation INC Trustee in Albuquerque, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on November 30, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N780MB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA919B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N780MB was last updated on June 23, 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 N780MB. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
402B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C02T402 (turbine)
Cruise Speed
198 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 7, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 30, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SKY WEST AVIATION INC TRUSTEE
Address
2523 STIEGLITZ AVE SE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87106-9605
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)
52510633
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA919B

Additional Details

Registration
N780MB
Serial Number
402B-0249
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00554910

Data Source

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

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