Aircraft Details - VH-BXJ

Aircraft Information
Registration: VH-BXJ
Manufacturer: PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP
Model: PA-31-350
Serial Number: 31-7405407
Aircraft Type: Power Driven Aeroplane
MTOW: 3342 kg
Engine Count: 2
Engine Manufacturer: TEXTRON LYCOMING
Engine Type: Piston
Engine Model: TIO-540-J2BD
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Registration Type: Full Registration
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Country of Manufacture: United States of America
Registration Holder
SMITH, Bradlee Walter
PO Box 695
WILLASTON
SA 5118
Australia
Commenced: Jun 19, 2024
Operator
SMITH, Bradlee Walter
PO Box 695
WILLASTON
SA 5118
Australia
Commenced: Jun 19, 2024
Additional Details
Date First Registered: Apr 29, 1988
Gear Type:
Airframe: Power Driven Aeroplane
Propeller Manufacturer: MCCAULEY PROPELLERS
Propeller Model: B3DF36C526
Type Certificate: A20SO
Registration Expiry:
Suspension Status:
ICAO Type Designator: PA31
Last Import: Feb 4, 2026 00:00
Registry Change History

Showing 23 of 23 total changes

2026 6 changes
Legacy Registry Change
May 26, 2026
Registry change
Legacy Registry Change
May 25, 2026
Registry change
Aircraft Registration Added
Feb 4, 2026
Aircraft registered to SMITH, Bradlee Walter
Registration Holder:
Operator: SMITH, Bradlee Walter
Manufacturer:
Model:
Serial:
Aircraft Deregistered
Jan 23, 2026
Aircraft deregistered
Reason:
Legacy Registry Change
Jan 5, 2026
Registry change
Legacy Registry Change
Jan 4, 2026
Registry change
2025 2 changes
Legacy Registry Change
Dec 29, 2025
Registry change
Legacy Registry Change
Dec 28, 2025
Registry change
2024 1 changes
Owner/Operator Changed
Jun 19, 2024
Owner changed to SMITH, Bradlee Walter
Registration Holder: SMITH, Bradlee Walter
2018 1 changes
Owner/Operator Changed
Sep 7, 2018
Owner changed to WRIGHT, Colin
Registration Holder: WRIGHT, Colin
2011 1 changes
Owner/Operator Changed
Mar 29, 2011
Owner changed to AIR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS PTY LIMITED
Registration Holder: AIR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS PTY LIMITED
2010 3 changes
Administrative Update
Nov 23, 2010
Administrative update (no ownership change)
Registration Holder: No Change
Registration Mark Changed
Nov 23, 2010
Mark changed from VH-BSM to VH-BXJ
Old Mark: VH-BSM
New Mark: VH-BXJ
Aircraft Deregistered
Apr 7, 2010
Deregistered: 47.130(2)(a) - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request
Reason: 47.130(2)(a) - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request
2009 4 changes
Aircraft Registration Added
Aug 20, 2009
Registered to HELIFLITE PTY LTD
Registration Holder: HELIFLITE PTY LTD
Operator: HELIFLITE PTY LTD
Manufacturer: BELL HELICOPTER CO
Model: 206L-4
Serial: 52395
Aircraft Deregistered
May 20, 2009
Deregistered: 47.130(2)(a) - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request
Reason: 47.130(2)(a) - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request
Owner/Operator Changed
Apr 16, 2009
Owner changed to AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
Registration Holder: AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
Owner/Operator Changed
Feb 2, 2009
Owner changed to WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
Registration Holder: WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
2007 2 changes
Administrative Update
Sep 4, 2007
Administrative update (no ownership change)
Registration Holder: No Change
Operator: FLY AIR DIAMOND PTY LTD
Owner/Operator Changed
Mar 9, 2007
Owner changed to FLY AIR DIAMOND PTY LTD
Registration Holder: FLY AIR DIAMOND PTY LTD
Operator: AUSTRALASIAN JET PTY. LTD.
2006 1 changes
Owner/Operator Changed
Sep 27, 2006
Owner changed to FLY AIRGOLD PTY LTD
Registration Holder: FLY AIRGOLD PTY LTD
Operator: AUSTRALASIAN JET DARWIN AIRCRAFT CHARTER & MANAGEMENT PTY LTD
2001 1 changes
Owner/Operator Changed
Aug 13, 2001
Owner changed to BASAIR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD T/A HUNTER VALLEY AVIATION
Registration Holder: BASAIR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD T/A HUNTER VALLEY AVIATION
2000 1 changes
Owner/Operator Changed
Jan 10, 2000
Owner changed to MR DARRIN RICHARD WARD
Registration Holder: MR DARRIN RICHARD WARD
Previous Aircraft Assignments 2 previous assignment(s)

The registration mark VH-BXJ was previously assigned to different aircraft:

Deregistered Aircraft
Apr 7, 2010
Manufacturer: BELL HELICOPTER CO
Model: 206L-4
Serial Number: 52395
Status: Deregistered
Reason: 47.130(2)(a) - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request
Previous Owner: HELIFLITE PTY LTD
Deregistered Aircraft
May 20, 2009
Manufacturer: S.O.C.A.T.A.-GROUPE AEROSPATIALE
Model: TB-10
Serial Number: 256
Status: Deregistered
Reason: 47.130(2)(a) - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request
Previous Owner: VECTRA HOLDINGS PTY. LTD.
Previous Operator: BASAIR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
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