N77312 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N77312 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Lehn Sethany A in Frederick, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 30, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2013. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N77312 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA76C2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N77312 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.7088, -77.7280 on July 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N77312 was last updated on August 9, 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 N77312. 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
April 30, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
VAN LEHN SETHANY A
Address
3722 SEWARD LN
City
FREDERICK
State / Zip Code
Maryland21704-7846
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)
52473302
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA76C2

Additional Details

Registration
N77312
Serial Number
11754
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 9, 2023
Last Update Date
August 9, 2023
Unique ID
00833527

Last Known Position

Date
July 28, 2025 (UTC 14:43:22)
Airport
Latitude
39.708771
Longitude
-77.728014

Data Source

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

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