N3748V - 1949 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1949 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N3748V is a 1949 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Apollo, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 4, 1955. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N3748V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4462B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3748V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.1739, -79.8297 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3748V was last updated on November 22, 2025. 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 N3748V. 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
1949
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
October 4, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Sale reported
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
4762 STATE ROUTE 66
City
APOLLO
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15613-1404
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)
51043053
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4462B

Additional Details

Registration
N3748V
Serial Number
15056
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
November 22, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00210034

Last Known Position

Date
April 28, 2026 (UTC 21:24:43)
Airport
Latitude
40.214477
Longitude
-79.816922

Data Source

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

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