N76482 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N76482 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to St Louis Soaring Association in Saint Louis, MO. The registration certificate was issued on November 7, 2014. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N76482 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA53EF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N76482 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.8368, -89.3765 on March 8, 2025. The FAA registry record for N76482 was last updated on April 1, 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 N76482. 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
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 7, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
ST LOUIS SOARING ASSOCIATION
Address
9512 DAVID SCOTT DR
City
SAINT LOUIS
State / Zip Code
Missouri63126-2504
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)
52451757
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA53EF

Additional Details

Registration
N76482
Serial Number
10914
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00294568

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2026 (UTC 16:37:31)
Airport
Latitude
38.778076
Longitude
-89.632495

Data Source

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

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