N2103V - 1948 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1948 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N2103V is a 1948 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Penz Racing Co in Braselton, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 24, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 2, 2016. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N2103V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1BC57 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2103V was last updated on August 4, 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 N2103V. 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
1948
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
November 24, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 2, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
PENZ RACING CO
Address
5216 HIGHWAY 53 UNIT 760
City
BRASELTON
State / Zip Code
Georgia30517-1027
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50336127
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1BC57

Additional Details

Registration
N2103V
Serial Number
14728
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00821442

Data Source

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

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