N120JN - 1947 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1947 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N120JN is a 1947 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Olufsen Niels in Lakeway, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N120JN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05487 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N120JN was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.3878, -80.7091 on October 24, 2024. The FAA registry record for N120JN was last updated on April 28, 2023. 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 80,556 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 N120JN. 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
1947
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
120
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C120120
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 17, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
OLUFSEN NIELS
Address
110 FLYING SCOT ST
City
LAKEWAY
State / Zip Code
Texas78734-5110
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50052207
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05487

Additional Details

Registration
N120JN
Serial Number
14207
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00683120

Last Known Position

Date
October 24, 2024 (UTC 19:09:42)
Airport
Latitude
35.387798
Longitude
-80.709099

Data Source

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

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