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1947 CESSNA 120
Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Cessna Other listings ($75,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +570 hr vs comps -1.1%
- ADS-B (26% of comps) +1.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 120 |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | 4,693 hrs |
Description
1947 CESSNA 120 1947 Cessna 120 with 4,693 TTAF and 727 TSOH on Continental C85-12 (85 HP). Excellent compressions of 78/80 across all cylinders at September 2026 annual. Airframe and engine logs complete since new. Equipped with Plane-Power alternator and voltage regulator, Brackett air filter, King KY 96A radio, and uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out. Features newer tires, skylights, and attractive two-tone interior matching the exterior. A classic, economical tailwheel aircraft ready for its next owner! Located at KBTF.
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 ›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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