N1947Z - 1947 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1947 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N1947Z is a 1947 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Panzer Jessica DBA in Lincoln, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N1947Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A17A6C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1947Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8361, -96.7418 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1947Z was last updated on May 5, 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 N1947Z. 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 10, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
PANZER JESSICA DBA
Address
4835 UNION HILL RD
City
LINCOLN
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68516-5645
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50275154
Mode S Code (Hex)
A17A6C

Additional Details

Registration
N1947Z
Serial Number
13718
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00651824

Last Known Position

Date
March 13, 2026 (UTC 23:20:43)
Airport
Latitude
40.836089
Longitude
-96.741798

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC