N71ZK - 1947 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1947 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N71ZK is a 1947 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Klinger Keith in Groveland, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 13, 2008. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N71ZK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A97BFD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N71ZK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.5112, -81.8825 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N71ZK was last updated on June 16, 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 N71ZK. 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
June 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 13, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
KLINGER KEITH
Address
12149 MATTIODA RD
City
GROVELAND
State / Zip Code
Florida34736-9334
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)
52275775
Mode S Code (Hex)
A97BFD

Additional Details

Registration
N71ZK
Serial Number
13103
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00870403

Last Known Position

Date
March 2, 2026 (UTC 15:50:47)
Airport
Latitude
28.511151
Longitude
-81.882504

Data Source

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

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