N90117 - 1946 Cessna 120 Aircraft Registration

C120

1946 CESSNA 120

Aircraft Description

N90117 is a 1946 Cessna 120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Knighton William W in Wausau, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 14, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 2015. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N90117 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC757E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N90117 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.1285, -89.1840 on February 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N90117 was last updated on May 5, 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 N90117. 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 14, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 8, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
KNIGHTON WILLIAM W
Address
238851 PIT RD
City
WAUSAU
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54403-9627
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)
53072576
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC757E

Additional Details

Registration
N90117
Serial Number
9178
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00371401

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 16:40:19)
Airport
Latitude
44.92186
Longitude
-89.621822

Data Source

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

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