N2115V - 1948 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1948 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N2115V is a 1948 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lee John Michael in Van Nuys, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2115V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C054 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2115V was last tracked by AviatorDB near Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2115V was last updated on April 28, 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 N2115V. 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
June 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
LEE JOHN MICHAEL
Address
16636 KELSLOAN ST
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
California91406-2823
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)
50340124
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C054

Additional Details

Registration
N2115V
Serial Number
14340
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00901402

Last Known Position

Date
February 28, 2026 (UTC 22:17:37)
Airport
Latitude
34.212891
Longitude
-118.490772

Data Source

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

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