N72747 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N72747 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blades Audie in Newman, CA. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N72747 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9C091 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N72747 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.0629, -120.8690 on March 22, 2024. The FAA registry record for N72747 was last updated on June 8, 2024. 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 N72747. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 8, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BLADES AUDIE
Address
27725 HARDIN RD
City
NEWMAN
State / Zip Code
California95360-1154
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)
52340221
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9C091

Additional Details

Registration
N72747
Serial Number
9930
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 8, 2024
Last Update Date
June 8, 2024
Unique ID
00134171

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2024 (UTC 20:02:54)
Airport
Latitude
37.062901
Longitude
-120.869003

Data Source

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

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