N1817V - 1947 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1947 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N1817V is a 1947 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harper James J in Miller, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 20, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on March 2, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1817V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A147C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1817V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.2560, -93.3791 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1817V was last updated on July 21, 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 N1817V. 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
October 20, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 2, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
HARPER JAMES J
Address
18637 LAWRENCE 2025
City
MILLER
State / Zip Code
Missouri65707-7129
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)
50243704
Mode S Code (Hex)
A147C4

Additional Details

Registration
N1817V
Serial Number
14002
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00162590

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 20:33:11)
Airport
Latitude
37.255966
Longitude
-93.379056

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC