N76534 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N76534 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shilling Eric in La Quinta, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 18, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N76534 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA56F9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N76534 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Bermuda Dunes Airport (KUDD) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N76534 was last updated on March 18, 2026. 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 N76534. 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
February 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 18, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SHILLING ERIC
Address
51984 AVENIDA HERRERA
City
LA QUINTA
State / Zip Code
California92253-3166
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)
52453371
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA56F9

Additional Details

Registration
N76534
Serial Number
10970
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 18, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00653307

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 00:15:11)
Airport
Latitude
40.502169
Longitude
-122.294936

Data Source

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

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