No longer listed as of April 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.

1947 Cessna 120 for sale

1947 Cessna 120

Single Engine Piston

No longer listed
$49,000
Total Time 8,831 hrs
Engine SMOH 245 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 14318
Reg # I-FFLJ Italy
Engine CONTINENTAL C-85-12;C-85-12F;C-90-12F;C-90-14F;O-235-C1
Cruise 90 kts (167 km/h)
ICAO Type C120
✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1947
Make
Cessna
Model
120
Total Time
8,831 hr
Seller
Fabio Pettinari
Source
trade-a-plane.com
Unique historic aircraft registered in Italy. Recently ENAC Permit to Fly renewed. Preserved, unrestored, ready to fly. Maintenance according to an ENAC-approved program, can be performed by the owner-pilot (in Italy).

Cessna 120 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Max Speed
104 kts (193 km/h)
Range
400 nm (741 km)
Ceiling
15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Max Weight
1,450 lbs (658 kg)
Useful Load
500 lbs (227 kg)
Horsepower
85 HP
Fuel Capacity
25 gal (95 L)
Fuel Burn
5 GPH (19 L/h)
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
5.0 GPH
~$32/hr
Variable Cost
$80/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$10,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$18,000
every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

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About the Cessna 120

The Cessna 120 is a classic post-war two-seat taildragger — a light, high-wing single built from 1946 to 1949 as the simpler, lower-cost companion to the Cessna 140. Without the 140's wing flaps and rear side windows, the 120 is a basic, economical and characterful vintage aircraft that introduced many pilots to flying. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 120 listings currently on the market.

Produced 1946–1951.

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