N2122V - 1948 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1948 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N2122V is a 1948 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bender Evan D H in Linville, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 7, 1948. The registration certificate was issued on November 20, 2009. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N2122V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C3A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2122V was last updated on June 23, 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 N2122V. 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
January 7, 1948
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 20, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
BENDER EVAN D H
Address
5597 HARPINE HWY
City
LINVILLE
State / Zip Code
Virginia22834-2347
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50341642
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C3A2

Additional Details

Registration
N2122V
Serial Number
14347
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00234112

Data Source

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

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