N89598 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N89598 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Phillipson Justin M in Vacaville, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 6, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 21, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N89598 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC5B9B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N89598 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.8313, -122.1540 on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N89598 was last updated on September 15, 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 N89598. 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
January 6, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 21, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
PHILLIPSON JUSTIN M
Address
999 MARSHALL RD APT 144
City
VACAVILLE
State / Zip Code
California95687-5760
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)
53055633
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC5B9B

Additional Details

Registration
N89598
Serial Number
8642
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00501621

Last Known Position

Date
March 17, 2026 (UTC 23:31:28)
Airport
Latitude
37.831281
Longitude
-122.153997

Data Source

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

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