1946 Cessna 120
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
EXCELLENT CONDITION This Cessna 120 with only 3269 hrs is a gem! Always in climate controlled hangar. 9-9.5 all categories - Classic paint scheme is beautiful / Strong Engine has stroker and exhaust STC / Interior is perfect! Highly desirable C-85-12 stroker engine with added HP has 1089 hrs. Annual done may 2025. GTX335 in/out. 4 point harness. Wheel pants. New battery. New tires/tubes.
Interior
All nearly perfect including the headliner
Exterior
scheme is beautiful / Strong Engine has stroker and exhaust STC / Interior is perfect
Inspection
Annual done may 2025. GTX335 in/out. 4
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Melton
trade-a-plane.com
|
$39,000
|
Waynesboro, VA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
Estimate Monthly Payment
Cessna 120 loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Cessna 120
This 1946 Cessna 120 (N76742) is a 1-seat single engine piston with 3,269 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 120 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $18,500 to $39,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $39,000.
The 120 cruises at 90 kts (167 km/h) with a range of 400 nm (741 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 3 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Cessna 120 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N76742.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N76742 against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 120
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 120
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
CABIN EMERG LIGHT: EMERGENCY LIGHTING OVERHEAD LIGHT SEAT 7 AND PATH LIGHTING UNDER SEAT 5 AND SEAT 8 ARE OUT. // SIGNOFF// TROUBLESHOT TO BAD BATTERY PACK#3 REMOVED AND INSTALLED CUSTOMER SUPPLIED REPAIRED BATTERY PACK.OP'S CHECK GOOD REF CE680A AMM...
EMER LIGHTS OFF AMBER CAS: ON PREFLIGHT SEAT 3 FLOOR AND OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP WITH ON AND ARMED POSITION AS WELL AS RIGHT WING ICE LIGHT. LIGHTS ALL WORKED UNDER SHIPS BATTERY POWER. // SIGNOFF// REMOVED INOP SLIGHTING BATTERY PACK AND INST...
EMERG LIGHT SWITCH: WITH BATTERIES CONNNECTED AND BATT SWITCHES OFF, EMER LIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATIONAL WITH THE EMER LTS SWITCH IN THE ARM POSITION. // SIGNOFF// ARRIVED AT AIRCRAFT & VERIFIED CREW DISCREPANCY. PERFORMED BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE IAW...
FLOOR EMERG EXIT LIGHT: LEFT FORWARD EMERGENCY PATH WAY LIGHTING IS INOP // SIGNOFF// REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT FORWARD POSITION 1 AND LEFT FORWARD POSITION 2 EMERGENCY PATHWAY LIGHT ASSEMBLES IAW CE 560XL AMM 33-50-04
MAIN DOOR: SCREW CAME OFF OF MAIN DOOR CONTROL ARM. CONTROL ARM IS SEPARATED AND CANNOT LIFT DOOR.// SIGNOFF// REMOVED WORN FWD DOOR LIFT LINK ASSY PN: 7411323-2 SN: N/A AND INSTALLED NEW FWD DOOR LIFT LINK ASSY PN: 7411323-2 SN: N/A REF CE680A MM 5...
MAIN DOOR: CANNOT GET THE MAIN CABIN DOOR TO LATCH. DOOR COMES UP NORMALLY BUT THRE IS A PRONOUNCED CLUNK AS THE DOOR COMES SHUT AND THE LATCH WILL NOT LATCH. NO DOOR ERROR MESSGES SHOWING. INSPECTED AND FOUND FORWARD CENTER STRIKER HYPER EXTENDED OU...
CABIN DOOR OPEN AMBER CAS: WHEN CLOSING MAIN CANIN DOOR, YELLOW DOOR HANDLE LOCK LIGHT WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH. ALSO AMBER CAS CABIN DOOR OPEN WAS ILUMINATED. FOLLOWED QRH PROCEEDURE WITH NO LUCK. CHECKED WIRING AND FOUND SOLENOID INTERMITTENT. REMOVED...
EMERG EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: EMER LIGHTS WORKED ON INITIAL POWER UP PRE FLIGHT BUT ARE FAILING TO ILLUMINATE ON SHUT DOWN. // SIGNOFF// REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT RELAY KF125 PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS OPS CHECKS FAILED REF CE-700 AMM 24-60 45 ...
CABIN EMERG LIGHT: EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WITH THE PAX SAFETY ON OR WITH THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN ARM POSITION WITH NO DC POWER APPLIED. WITH THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE ON POSITION, ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS ILLUMINATE EXCEPT FOR THE GALLEY READI...
MAIN DOOR: UNABLE TO LOCK THE MAIN CABIN DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. WE WERE ABLE TO LOCK THE DOOR ONCE BUT HAD A VENT DOOR AND LOCKING HANDLE LIGHT INLLIMINATED ON THE 6 PAC. WE WERE UNABLE TO LOCK THE DOOR ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT. THE HANDLE WOULD NOT MOVE...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
AeroGurus Market Estimate AME
Similar Aircraft for Sale
