N89785 - Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N89785 is a Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Baldwin Aaron J in Gig Harbor, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N89785 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC62E3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N89785 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.4902, -122.7650 on December 11, 2024. The FAA registry record for N89785 was last updated on November 25, 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 N89785. 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
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 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BALDWIN AARON J
Address
7613 ARTONDALE DR NW
City
GIG HARBOR
State / Zip Code
Washington98335-5978
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)
53061343
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC62E3

Additional Details

Registration
N89785
Serial Number
8834
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
November 25, 2024
Last Update Date
November 25, 2024
Unique ID
00511541

Last Known Position

Date
December 11, 2024 (UTC 22:19:17)
Airport
Latitude
47.4902
Longitude
-122.764999

Data Source

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

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