N4181N - 1947 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1947 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N4181N is a 1947 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Desrochers Robert F in Saint Johnsbury, VT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 5, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 21, 2001. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N4181N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4F460 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4181N was last tracked by AviatorDB near Caledonia County Airport (KCDA) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4181N was last updated on January 22, 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 N4181N. 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
May 5, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 21, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
DESROCHERS ROBERT F
Address
254 SUMMER ST
City
SAINT JOHNSBURY
State / Zip Code
Vermont05819-2291
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)
51172140
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4F460

Additional Details

Registration
N4181N
Serial Number
13652
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00291604

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 15:24:08)
Airport
Latitude
44.573558
Longitude
-72.016235

Data Source

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

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