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1946 Cessna 120
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 120 |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | — |
Engines & propellers
Engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 1500 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
CESSNA 120 1946 Cessna 120...C85 TSMOH 1500..300hr flown in last 4 years. Nice flying airplane very fast for a 120. 140 wings with flaps. Electrical system, New Mags, New Concord battery. Patch on right wing sound but not pretty. Radio, ICS, engine monitor. No transponder. Lights, strobe. Everything works starts and flys great. 8inch tires, Scott 3200 tailwheel
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 120
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 120 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 390 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 100 kts · 115 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 650.0 / 460.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 120 seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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