N77493 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N77493 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Weeks James E in Georgetown, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 4, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 29, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N77493 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA7B92 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N77493 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.6775, -97.6785 on November 21, 2024. The FAA registry record for N77493 was last updated on July 29, 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 N77493. 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
October 4, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 29, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WEEKS JAMES E
Address
512 HIGH TECH DR
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
Texas78626-2186
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)
52475622
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA7B92

Additional Details

Registration
N77493
Serial Number
11937
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 29, 2024
Last Update Date
July 29, 2024
Unique ID
00063577

Last Known Position

Date
November 21, 2024 (UTC 23:38:19)
Airport
Latitude
30.677543
Longitude
-97.678524

Data Source

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

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