N1827V - 1947 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1947 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N1827V is a 1947 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Agate Mark A in Phoenix, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 9, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 25, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1827V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A14B7B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1827V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.6888, -112.0952 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1827V was last updated on February 25, 2025. 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 N1827V. 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
September 9, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 25, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AGATE MARK A
Address
3542 E LOUISE DR
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85050-0081
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)
50245573
Mode S Code (Hex)
A14B7B

Additional Details

Registration
N1827V
Serial Number
14045
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 25, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00172620

Last Known Position

Date
April 19, 2026 (UTC 14:38:51)
Airport
Latitude
33.687927
Longitude
-112.13874

Data Source

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

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