N76278 - Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N76278 is a Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Yeazel Matthew A in Seattle, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 8, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on January 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N76278 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA4C64 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N76278 was last tracked by AviatorDB near King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N76278 was last updated on September 30, 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 N76278. 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
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
November 8, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
YEAZEL MATTHEW A
Address
9732B WOODLAWN AVE N
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
Washington98103-3530
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)
52446144
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA4C64

Additional Details

Registration
N76278
Serial Number
10686
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00533227

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 23:59:53)
Airport
Latitude
47.498566
Longitude
-122.468582

Data Source

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

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