N1853V - 1947 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1947 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N1853V is a 1947 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mid Michigan Aviation LLC in Owosso, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 15, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 28, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1853V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15614 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1853V was last updated on September 9, 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 N1853V. 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
August 15, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 28, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
MID MICHIGAN AVIATION LLC
Address
1007 CORLETT DR
City
OWOSSO
State / Zip Code
Michigan48867-4949
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)
50253024
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15614

Additional Details

Registration
N1853V
Serial Number
14125
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00152710

Data Source

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

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