N77396 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N77396 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Galindo Don Ronald Jr in Walnut Grove, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 1, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on July 6, 1988. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N77396 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA77DE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N77396 was last updated on April 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 N77396. 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
May 1, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 6, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
GALINDO DON RONALD JR
Address
14246 STATE HIGHWAY 160
City
WALNUT GROVE
State / Zip Code
California95690-9741
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52473736
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA77DE

Additional Details

Registration
N77396
Serial Number
11837
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00103367

Data Source

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

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