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120 — Cessna Aircraft Company 120

Cessna Aircraft Company 120
C120
Photo: Adrian Pingstone · Public domain
Year
Owner
Cessna Aircraft Company
Last seen
MTOW
600 kg
Range
380 nm
Seats
2
120hover
Cessna Aircraft Company · 120
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
827
Active
712
Type
Piston · Two Cycle Piston
Origin
US
Powerplants
0-200 SERIES · 0-200-A · 0-235 SERIES · +6 more
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
C120
C120
0-200 SERIES600 kg380 nm106 kt2
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Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A-768 · 34 · issued 2003-03-31

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-768), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 120market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna Aircraft Company 120 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

80 yearsmedian age

Of the 626 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 120 with a known build year (76% of the 827 we track), the median age is 80 years.

Registration activity

37changed registration in 12 months

37 of the 827 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 120 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 37 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
13
Tracked flights
30
Tracked flight hours
191
Share of fleet flying
2%

13 Cessna Aircraft Company 120 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (2% of the registered fleet), across 30 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Cessna Aircraft Company 120 manuals & documents

23 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 120 Type Certificate · Airworthiness Directives · Normal Procedures · Training Manual · Service Bulletins · Ad · V Speeds Reference · Supplemental Type Certificate · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Service Bulletins · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Cessna 120 140 Master Manual

The Cessna 120/140 Master Manual serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots operating these classic aircraft. It combines essential information regarding flight operations, maintenance, and performance data into a single resource. This manual is designed for both aspiring and experienced pilots, providing detailed procedures for pre-flight checks, emergency protocols, and insights into the aircraft's systems. By understanding the intricacies outlined in this manual, pilots can enhance their safety and efficiency while flying the Cessna 120 and 140. The manual emphasizes the importance of regular review and familiarization with its content to ensure optimal operation and compliance with aviation standards.

  • The Cessna 120/140 Master Manual is essential for safe and efficient flight operations.
  • Pre-flight inspections are critical; follow the checklist meticulously before each flight.
  • Emergency procedures must be understood and practiced to ensure safety in unexpected situations.
  • Performance data is crucial for flight planning; consult charts for weight and altitude considerations.
  • Regular maintenance and inspections are necessary to keep the aircraft airworthy.

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