N72256 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N72256 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cober Jason M in Johns Island, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N72256 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9AE20 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N72256 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N72256 was last updated on February 15, 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 N72256. 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
1946
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 28, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
COBER JASON M
Address
5013 CRANESBILL WAY
City
JOHNS ISLAND
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29455-4938
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)
52327040
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9AE20

Additional Details

Registration
N72256
Serial Number
9430
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
February 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00001437

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 16:24:32)
Airport
Latitude
32.704809
Longitude
-80.014885

Data Source

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

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