C-GKA - 1948 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1948 Cessna 120

Aircraft Description

C-GKA is a 1948 Cessna 120, a single-engine aircraft registered to Francois M Cartier in Dunnville, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C010DD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 120, a foundational aircraft in post-World War II general aviation, served as an affordable entry point for civilian pilot training during the late 1940s. First flown as the prototype Model 140 on June 28, 1945, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane with side-by-side seating for two occupants. Powered by an 80-horsepower Continental engine, the aircraft measured over 20 feet in length and established the durability standards for Cessna's future single-engine lineup. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 2,171 units between 1946 and 1949. AviatorDB tracks 80,538 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C120.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GKA. 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
1948
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
120
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C120120
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Francois M Cartier
Address
908 Regional Road 11, R.R.#7
City
Dunnville
State / Zip Code
OntarioN1A2W6
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C010DD

Additional Details

Registration
C-GKA
Serial Number
14350
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

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