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Cessna 120

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2071402

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
120
Registry code
2071402
Registered
660 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
90 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-768
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 1,182

1945Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 33

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1961In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-06-46Issued May 24, 2006
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Registered aircraft · 660

N120BMVenegas Keila R · Long Grove, ILBuilt 1947 · S/N 13195N120CEStark Rosemary A · Homosassa, FLBuilt 1946 · S/N 11936N120CMLaminar Skies Aviation LLC · Broken Arrow, OKBuilt 1946 · S/N 11903
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STCs approved for this model · 221

STC SA00024NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 551

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 53 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 108 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN26LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 120 · Llano, TXSep 23, 2026 · N1888N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Kneeland, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing roll on a snow-covered runway.Feb 20, 2026 · N72904 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA265Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 120 · Taylor, AZOn August 24, 2025, about 0711 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 120, N3151N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Taylor, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Aug 24, 2025 · N3151N · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 347

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20260220005679ACessna 120 · Kneeland, CAOn the morning of February 20, 2026 I departed murray field (keka) in eureka, CA At 8:35 a.m. for a quick morning flight to look at the snow on the hills outside of town. It Was a calm clear morning with very little wind. I departed runway 12 and climbed to…Feb 20, 2026 · N72904 · Substantial damageAccident 20250824012559ACessna 120 · Taylor, AZOn 08/24/2025, a Cessna 120 made an off-airport landing approximately 1.5 miles from Taylor Airport. The FAA became aware of this on 08/25/2025. During preflight, the pilot confirmed the fuel amount using a fuel stick. Based on preflight planning, they…Aug 24, 2025 · N3151N · Substantial damageAccident 20250228006649ACessna 120 · Arcadia, FLPIC and sole occupant of aircraft over flew the runway for a teardrop entry into the downwind of runway 24 (X06). As pilot came in for final she stated that she hit some thermals. Once into ground effect on landing PIC hit a thermal which moved the tail from…Feb 28, 2025 · N3080N · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 108

SDR DXTA2022092771200Battery Pack · abnormalEMER LIGHTS OFF AMBER CAS: ON PREFLIGHT SEAT 3 FLOOR AND OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP WITH ON AND ARMED POSITION AS WELL AS RIGHT WING ICE LIGHT. LIGHTS ALL WORKED UNDER SHIPS BATTERY POWER. // SIGNOFF// REMOVED INOP SLIGHTING BATTERY PACK AND INSTALLED REPASep 27, 2022 · N561QS · Cessna 120 · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2022092771210Battery Pack · defectiveCABIN EMERG LIGHT: EMERGENCY LIGHTING OVERHEAD LIGHT SEAT 7 AND PATH LIGHTING UNDER SEAT 5 AND SEAT 8 ARE OUT. // SIGNOFF// TROUBLESHOT TO BAD BATTERY PACK#3 REMOVED AND INSTALLED CUSTOMER SUPPLIED REPAIRED BATTERY PACK.OP'S CHECK GOOD REF CE680A AMM 33-50-06Sep 27, 2022 · N665QS · Cessna 120 · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2022092771120None · defectiveFLOOR EMERG EXIT LIGHT: LEFT FORWARD EMERGENCY PATH WAY LIGHTING IS INOP // SIGNOFF// REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT FORWARD POSITION 1 AND LEFT FORWARD POSITION 2 EMERGENCY PATHWAY LIGHT ASSEMBLES IAW CE 560XL AMM 33-50-04Sep 26, 2022 · N618QS · Cessna 120 · Emergency Lighting
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Paraplane 1200 registered aircraftRegistry code 05636PAMcdonnell 1200 registered aircraftRegistry code 05642XCCessna/Beck 1200 registered aircraftRegistry code 2071403
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