N2123V - 1948 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1948 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N2123V is a 1948 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hupe John F in Wamego, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 29, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 2012. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2123V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C3C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2123V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.2204, -91.1633 on July 15, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2123V was last updated on July 1, 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 N2123V. 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 29, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
HUPE JOHN F
Address
605 POPLAR ST
City
WAMEGO
State / Zip Code
Kansas66547-1423
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)
50341705
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C3C5

Additional Details

Registration
N2123V
Serial Number
14734
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00581392

Last Known Position

Date
July 15, 2025 (UTC 20:34:50)
Airport
Latitude
42.220402
Longitude
-91.1633

Data Source

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

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