1946 Cessna 120Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • TX, USA

This 1946 Cessna 120, registered as NC1717N, is a well-sorted, honest classic that has been kept as close to its original configuration as possible while incorporating modern reliability and airspace equipment. The airframe has 3,403 total hours, and the Continental C-85-12F engine has 360 hours since major overhaul and 220 hours since an IRAN, featuring Real Gasket pushrod tube seals, an oil filter adapter, a Sky-Tec lightweight starter, and a Plane-Power alternator and voltage regulator, along with an Auto Fuel (MOGAS) STC. The McCauley 1B90/CM7141 propeller is re-pitched to 44 inches with 542 hours since new. The aircraft offers a useful...

Year: 1946

Make: Cessna

Series: 120

Model: 120

Tail #: NC1717N

Serial #: 11961

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Classic / Antique, Recreational

Useful Load: 526 lbs

Seats: 2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 3,403 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 360 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 542 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

Comms

Bendix/King KY 97A - KY TSO COM Radio

ADSB

uAvionix tailBeacon - ADS-B

Audio

PS Engineering PM501 - PS Intercom

Additional Equipment

Flight Instruments

New Flight Instruments: Turn Coordinator, Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)

Transponder

Bendix/King KT 76C - KT TSO Transponder

Starter

Sky-Tec - Lightweight Starter

Alternator

Plane-Power - Alternator and Voltage Regulator

Oil Filter Adapter

Oil Filter Adapter Installed

Fuel System

Auto Fuel (MOGAS) STC

Vortex Generators

Equipped with Vortex Generators on both the Wings and Horizontal Stabilizer

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 7/10

Interior Year: 2008

Paint Rating: 7/10

Paint Year: 2008

Interior Notes: The interior is in good overall condition. The pilot-side fabric cover over the door pillar could be redone, but the remainder of the interior presents well. The adjustable seat back offers four seating positions, providing a comfortable fit for pilots ranging from approximately 5'8" to 6'4".

Exterior Notes: The fabric is in great condition - tight throughout with no tears or repairs. Paint presents very well overall, with a few minor scratches and light hail damage on the elevator. Equipped with vortex generators on both the wings and horizontal stabilizer, providing better climb performance and lower stall speeds.