Aircraft Details - VH-HXE

Aircraft Information
Registration: VH-HXE
Manufacturer: THUNDER & COLT BALLOONS
Model: AX3-17SC
Serial Number: 280
Aircraft Type: Manned Free Balloon
MTOW: 550 kg
Engine Count:
Engine Manufacturer: AIRCRAFT NOT FITTED WITH ENGINE
Engine Type: Not Applicable
Engine Model: NOT APPLICABLE
Fuel Type: Not Applicable
Registration Type: Full Registration
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Registration Holder
HENSCHKE, Stephen Carl
PO Box 100
KEYNETON
SA 5353
Australia
Commenced: Sep 26, 1989
Operator
HENSCHKE, Stephen Carl
PO Box 100
KEYNETON
SA 5353
Australia
Commenced: Sep 26, 1989
Additional Details
Date First Registered: Sep 26, 1989
Gear Type:
Airframe: Manned Free Balloon
Propeller Manufacturer: AIRCRAFT NOT FITTED WITH PROPELLER
Propeller Model: NOT APPLICABLE
Type Certificate: XXXX
Registration Expiry:
Suspension Status:
ICAO Type Designator: BALL
Last Import: Feb 4, 2026 00:00
Registry Change History

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2026 4 changes
Aircraft Registration Added
Feb 4, 2026
Aircraft registered to HENSCHKE, Stephen Carl
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Aircraft Deregistered
Jan 23, 2026
Aircraft deregistered
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Jan 5, 2026
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Jan 4, 2026
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2025 2 changes
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Dec 29, 2025
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Dec 28, 2025
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