N77474 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N77474 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bolin Michael A in Spokane, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 27, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on December 10, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N77474 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA7B4D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N77474 was last updated on December 10, 2024. 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 N77474. 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 27, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 10, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BOLIN MICHAEL A
Address
6102 N WASHINGTON ST
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
Washington99205-6333
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)
52475515
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA7B4D

Additional Details

Registration
N77474
Serial Number
11918
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 10, 2024
Last Update Date
December 10, 2024
Unique ID
00803357

Data Source

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

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