N77415 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N77415 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Swartz Jerome D in Olympia, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 18, 2009. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N77415 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA7A7C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N77415 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.9749, -122.9029 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N77415 was last updated on December 5, 2025. 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 N77415. 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
July 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 18, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
SWARTZ JEROME D
Address
4516 62ND AVE SE
City
OLYMPIA
State / Zip Code
Washington98513-4908
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)
52475174
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA7A7C

Additional Details

Registration
N77415
Serial Number
11856
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
December 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00763357

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 01:42:32)
Airport
Latitude
46.959824
Longitude
-122.90728

Data Source

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

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