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N1997N

Built 1947 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Cessna 120Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Adrian Pingstone · Public domain
This aircraft is a
Cessna 120(C120)
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
380 nm
Cruise speed
106 kt
Max speed
123 kt
Service ceiling
15,500 ft
Takeoff distance
550 m
Landing distance
450 m
Weights
MTOW
600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
100 L
Dimensions
Length
6.5 m
Wingspan
10.0 m
Height
1.9 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2

Flight activity

(6 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
3
Last 90 days
6
Last seen
22 Oct 2026
Tracked since
5 Oct 2026

Frequent routes: KRQO → KRQO (2) · KPWA → KPWA (1) · KPWA → KRQO (1)

  • KPWA → KPWA10 Oct 2026 · 2h 08m
  • KRQO → KPWA5 Oct 2026 · 17h 21m
  • KRQO → KRQO5 Oct 2026 · 0h 08m
  • KPWA → KRQO5 Oct 2026 · 0h 27m

Showing the 4 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
765Cessna 120 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 95% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N1997NUSACTIVE
    NEWELL JOHN G
    2024 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N1997N — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N1997N?

N1997N is a Cessna 120, built in 1947. Sprinkle's record for N1997N covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N1997N currently active?

Registry records list N1997N's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 120.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N1997N?

N1997N carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12233, the serial assigned to this Cessna 120 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N1997N?

N1997N's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A18CF4 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 120 broadcasts.