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1946 Cessna 120Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Spearfish, SD 57783 United States

This 1946 Cessna 120, registration N72516, is available for immediate sale at $29,500 and is located in Spearfish, South Dakota (KSPF). The airframe shows approximately 3,149.05 hours total time and is described as flown regularly. The Continental O-200 engine has 431.16 hours since major overhaul, and the most recent annual inspection was completed on 6-19-26. Compression readings at that time were 78/80, 77/80, 70/80, and 78/80.

The panel includes a Bendix King KX99 radio and a Telex intercom. Recent maintenance and replacements noted in the listing include new main gear tires and tubes, main gear wheel bearings replaced 8/20/25, an...

Year
1946
Make
Cessna
Series
120
Model
120
Tail #
N72516

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,149.05 hrs
Engine 1 Time
431.16 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Last Annual 6-19-26; Compressions 78/80 77/80 70/80 78/80

Avionics

Comms

Bendix King KX99 - Radio

Audio

Telex Intercom

Additional Equipment

Main Gear Tires

New main gear tires & tubes, main gear wheel bearings replaced 8/20/25

Altimeter

Replaced altimeter 8/25

Carburetor

Marvel-Shebler - New carburetor 12/11/25

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-200

Asking Price

$29,500

Aircraft Location

Spearfish, SD 57783 United States

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Oct 6, 2026: $29,500 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Oct 6, 2026

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Asking Price

$29,500