N1972V - 1947 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1947 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N1972V is a 1947 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Absolute Ceiling Leasing LLC in Stafford, VA. The registration certificate was issued on November 21, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1972V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A184DE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1972V was last tracked by AviatorDB near Warrenton Fauquier Airport (KHWY) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1972V was last updated on November 21, 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 N1972V. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 21, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ABSOLUTE CEILING LEASING LLC
Address
685 GREENBRIAR DR
City
STAFFORD
State / Zip Code
Virginia22556-5974
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)
50302336
Mode S Code (Hex)
A184DE

Additional Details

Registration
N1972V
Serial Number
14183
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
November 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00543040

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 22:04:44)
Airport
Latitude
38.601517
Longitude
-77.703851

Data Source

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

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