N1766N - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N1766N is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stevens William in Nassau Bay, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 29, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1766N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A132AE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1766N was last updated on April 22, 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 N1766N. 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
1946
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 29, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
STEVENS WILLIAM
Address
18711 PRINCE WILLIAM
City
NASSAU BAY
State / Zip Code
Texas77058
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)
50231256
Mode S Code (Hex)
A132AE

Additional Details

Registration
N1766N
Serial Number
12010
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00832420

Data Source

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

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