N2830N - 1947 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1947 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N2830N is a 1947 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hanke Peter W in Chimacum, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 8, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N2830N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2DB85 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2830N was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.0558, -122.8311 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2830N was last updated on April 14, 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 N2830N. 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
March 22, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 8, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
HANKE PETER W
Address
934 LARSON LAKE RD
City
CHIMACUM
State / Zip Code
Washington98325-8713
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50555605
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2DB85

Additional Details

Registration
N2830N
Serial Number
13091
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00460363

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 16:41:31)
Airport
Latitude
48.051361
Longitude
-122.795631

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC