N76980 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N76980 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Acme Aircraft Leasing Mt LLC in Kalispell, MT. The registration certificate was issued on March 7, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N76980 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA6680 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N76980 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.7262, -120.7482 on January 30, 2026. The FAA registry record for N76980 was last updated on July 21, 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 N76980. 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
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 7, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
ACME AIRCRAFT LEASING MT LLC
Address
1001 S MAIN ST # 49
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
Montana59901-5635
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)
52463200
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA6680

Additional Details

Registration
N76980
Serial Number
11426
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00533427

Last Known Position

Date
January 30, 2026 (UTC 18:10:38)
Airport
Latitude
38.726248
Longitude
-120.74823

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC