# Cessna 172

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2072402
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: 172
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Aviation Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 1,805
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2018-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-04): Exhaust Noise Suppressor · Aerospace Welding Minneapolis A1754001-23, A1754001-25, 172 and 3 more. Effective Feb 21, 2018
- [AD 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011
- [AD 2008-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-10): Alternate static air source selector valve · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 179 more. Effective Jan 5, 2009
- [AD 2008-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-02): Part number identification placard · Cessna 172, 172R, 172RG and 64 more. Effective May 12, 2008
- [AD 2008-02-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-02-18): Pick-up collar support and nylon screws · BRS-172 parachute recovery system (Ballistic Recovery Systems STC SA01679CH or SA01999CH). Effective Feb 28, 2008
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-08): Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) · B-N Group BN-2A, 172, 180 and 22 more. Effective Jan 23, 2006
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-19-01): Upper shoulder harness adjusters · Cessna F150G, F150H, F150J and 129 more. Effective Nov 1, 2004
- [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 99-27-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-27-02): Fuel Selector Valves · Cessna 170B, 172, 172A and 36 more. Effective Jan 21, 2000
- [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998
- [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 90-06-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-06-03-R1): Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 16 more. Effective Mar 27, 1991
- [AD 79-10-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-14-R1): Fuel Tank Venting · Cessna 140A, 150, 150A and 172 more. Effective May 30, 1988
- [AD 83-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-17-06): Aileron Balance Weights · Flap actuated aileron droop system (Sierra Industries STC SA1382WE or 5 others). Effective Sep 1, 1983
- [AD 82-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-07-02): Engine Crankcase Breather · Lycoming O-360-A1A engine and Hartzell HC-C2YK-1B/7666A-2… (Avcon Industries STC SA1324CE or 14 others). Effective Apr 8, 1982
- [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981
- [AD 79-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-08-03): Electrical System · Cessna 120, 140, 140A and 152 more. Effective Jun 6, 1979
- [AD 77-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-02-09): Wing Flap System · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 61 more. Effective Feb 3, 1977
- [AD 74-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-06-02): AVCON Mufflers · Lycoming 150 and160 hp Model O-320-( ) engine (Williams Robert or Barbara STC SA750CE or 3 others). Effective Mar 18, 1974
- [AD 74-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-04-01): Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 16 more. Effective Feb 12, 1974
- [AD 73-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-23-07): Defective Spar Attachment Fittings · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 68 more. Effective Nov 19, 1973
- [AD 73-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-17-01): Fuel Transfer Pump Placard · Cessna 170, 170A, 170B and 53 more. Effective Aug 16, 1973
- [AD 72-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-07-02): Selector Value Placard · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 8 more. Effective Mar 25, 1972
- [AD 71-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-22-02): Cracks In Nose Gear Fork · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 52 more. Effective Nov 9, 1971
- [AD 71-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-18-01): Fuel Selector Valve Placard · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 16 more. Effective Aug 31, 1971
- [AD 69-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-15-03): Muffler Assembly · Lycoming O-320-A1A, A1B, A3A, A3B or Lycoming O-320-B1A, B1B… (D'Shannon Products STC SA135CE or 8 others). Effective Aug 20, 1969
- [AD 68-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-17-04): Stall Warning System · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 63 more. Effective Sep 7, 1968
- [AD 59-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-10-03): Flasher Switch · Cessna 172, 180, 180A and 2 more

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 87-20-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990

## Information bulletins (advisory) (19)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-18-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-23): Passenger Compartment Equipment - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump Seats. Issued Jul 19, 2018
- [SAIB CE-17-25](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-17-25): ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE  Inspections for cracks and corrosion in elevator torque tubes. Issued Aug 25, 2017
- [SAIB CE-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-14): Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09. Issued Jan 25, 2012
- [SAIB CE-10-40R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40R1): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 30, 2010
- [SAIB CE-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40) (historical): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 27, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-42): Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch Applications. Issued Jul 24, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-10): Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot Seats. Issued Feb 5, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-01): Equipment - Emergency. Issued Oct 21, 2008
- [SAIB CE-01-41R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-41R2): Flight Controls. Issued Oct 1, 2007
- [SAIB CE-01-41R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-41R1) (historical): Cracks in plastic or non-metallic control wheels. Issued Jan 10, 2007
- [SAIB CE-06-46R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-46R1): . Issued Sep 18, 2006
- [SAIB CE-06-46](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-46) (historical): . Issued May 24, 2006
- [SAIB CE-04-72R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-72R1): . Issued Aug 18, 2004
- [SAIB CE-04-72](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-72) (historical): . Issued Jul 29, 2004
- [SAIB CE-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-03): . Issued Oct 8, 2003
- [SAIB CE-90-03R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-90-03R2): . Issued Aug 26, 2002
- [SAIB CE-01-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-41) (historical): . Issued Sep 10, 2001
- [SAIB CE-90-03R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-90-03R1) (historical): . Issued Jul 27, 2000

## Registered aircraft (1,805, first 50)

- [N100AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100AW): [De La Torre Alfonso Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20LA%20TORRE%20ALFONSO%20JR), [Brownsville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brownsville), built 1956, S/N 28479
- [N100KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100KH): [Lefevers Adam](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEFEVERS%20ADAM), [Pineville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Pineville), S/N 28529
- [N1023B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1023B): [Leguia Augusto A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEGUIA%20AUGUSTO%20A), [Kathleen, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Kathleen), S/N 28524
- [N1042G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1042G): [Porter David G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTER%20DAVID%20G), [Stuart, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Stuart), S/N 36704
- [N1073Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1073Y): [Goedicke Walter H Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOEDICKE%20WALTER%20H%20JR), [Bay Head, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Bay%20Head), built 1956, S/N 28277
- [N10BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10BF): [Cruz Keoni K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRUZ%20KEONI%20K), [The Woodlands, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/The%20Woodlands), built 1958, S/N 36672
- [N1100](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1100): [Souchet Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUCHET%20BRIAN), [Fleming Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fleming%20Island), built 1956, S/N 29178
- [N112N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112N): [Billingsley Carl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILLINGSLEY%20CARL), [Henderson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Henderson), built 1956, S/N 28584
- [N119DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119DH): [Johnson Peter L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20PETER%20L), [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico), S/N 36257
- [N11KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11KT): [Hilborn Rebecca M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILBORN%20REBECCA%20M), [Addison, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Addison), built 1956, S/N 28593
- [N139BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139BT): [Taylor Edward S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20EDWARD%20S), [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings), built 1957, S/N 29707
- [N144AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144AR): [Paone Rebecca L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAONE%20REBECCA%20L), [South Rockwood, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/South%20Rockwood), S/N 28267
- [N169AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169AM): [Margitan Allan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARGITAN%20ALLAN%20R), [Nine Mile Falls, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Nine%20Mile%20Falls), S/N 28943
- [N16AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16AJ): [A&J Air Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A%26J%20AIR%20SALES%20INC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), S/N 28531
- [N16F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16F): [Hodge Justin Eugene](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGE%20JUSTIN%20EUGENE), [White Sands, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/White%20Sands), built 1956, S/N 28327
- [N16SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16SB): [Zabel Victor R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZABEL%20VICTOR%20R), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1956, S/N 29272
- [N171Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N171Q): [Endeavor West LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENDEAVOR%20WEST%20LLC), [Chugiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chugiak), built 1956, S/N 28197
- [N1722S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1722S): [Shoemake Gregory Allen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHOEMAKE%20GREGORY%20ALLEN), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), S/N 28656
- [N172BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172BB): [Glabe David Kristopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLABE%20DAVID%20KRISTOPHER), [La Grande, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/La%20Grande), built 1957, S/N 29438
- [N172CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172CF): [Montagne Denise A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTAGNE%20DENISE%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N 46247
- [N172F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172F): [Doig Richard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOIG%20RICHARD%20M), [Walton, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Walton), built 1955, S/N 28109
- [N172GG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172GG): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1959, S/N 46428
- [N172JN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172JN): [Redd Charles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDD%20CHARLES), [Dutton, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Dutton), S/N 36919
- [N172MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172MB): [Stone Wall Acres](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STONE%20WALL%20ACRES), [Antigo, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Antigo), S/N 36824
- [N172TP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172TP): [Contrail Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONTRAIL%20AVIATION%20INC), [Cheboygan, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Cheboygan), built 1956, S/N 28401
- [N172TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172TW): [Griffiths Larry F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFITHS%20LARRY%20F), [Upland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Upland), built 1956, S/N 29537
- [N172WV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172WV): [Messner Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MESSNER%20MARK%20R), [Chesapeake, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Chesapeake), built 1957, S/N 36274
- [N190F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N190F): [Cook James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20JAMES%20H), [Brookings, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Brookings), built 1958, S/N 46366
- [N1957W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1957W): [Dye Roger C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYE%20ROGER%20C), [Pomeroy, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Pomeroy), S/N 36045
- [N197TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N197TC): built 1958, S/N 46038
- [N19WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19WS): [Holcomb Nicholas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLCOMB%20NICHOLAS%20A), [Yakutat, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Yakutat), S/N 29689
- [N202E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N202E): [Nemer-Kaiser Daniel A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEMER-KAISER%20DANIEL%20A), [Eagle Point, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eagle%20Point), S/N 29324
- [N2086Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2086Y): [Lewis Mark N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20MARK%20N), [West Plains, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/West%20Plains), built 1956, S/N 28318
- [N209LJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N209LJ): [Cat Agri Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAT%20AGRI%20AVIATION%20INC), [Walnut Ridge, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Walnut%20Ridge), S/N 36334
- [N2108U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2108U): [Roy Roland P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROY%20ROLAND%20P), [Lewiston, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Lewiston), built 1956, S/N 29480
- [N2208](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2208): [Gibson Kevin T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBSON%20KEVIN%20T), [Orange, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Orange), built 1956, S/N 29503
- [N221A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221A): [Gryczewski John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRYCZEWSKI%20JOHN), [Olive Branch, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Olive%20Branch), built 1956, S/N 28413
- [N222TX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222TX): [J M Williams LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20M%20WILLIAMS%20LLC), [Stockton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Stockton), built 1957, S/N 29976
- [N228NY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228NY): [Ferguson Colt W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERGUSON%20COLT%20W), [Wolf Point, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Wolf%20Point), built 1959, S/N 46482
- [N22XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22XX): [Heath Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEATH%20MICHAEL%20A), [Barnet, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Barnet), built 1958, S/N 36982
- [N2308U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2308U): [Marsh Hank K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARSH%20HANK%20K), [Joseph, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Joseph), built 1956, S/N 29528
- [N24SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24SG): [Vogel Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOGEL%20SCOTT%20A), [Dewey, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Dewey), S/N 29764
- [N253NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N253NA): [Neidert Melvin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEIDERT%20MELVIN%20E), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), S/N 29216
- [N254NY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N254NY): [Ackerman Rachael K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACKERMAN%20RACHAEL%20K), [Sauk Rapids, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Sauk%20Rapids), built 1959, S/N 46449
- [N256NY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N256NY): [Alexander David H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEXANDER%20DAVID%20H), [Warrensburg, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Warrensburg), built 1956, S/N 29049
- [N26BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26BF): [Basco James Millard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASCO%20JAMES%20MILLARD%20M), [Richlands, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Richlands), S/N 28295
- [N271RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271RM): [Martinson Ryan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTINSON%20RYAN%20D), [Nome, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Nome), built 1957, S/N 36130
- [N2769Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2769Z): [Pacheco Ricardo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACHECO%20RICARDO), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1956, S/N 29077
- [N277N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N277N): [Windh Randall](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINDH%20RANDALL), [Reedley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Reedley), S/N 28440
- [N280SL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N280SL): [Ramer Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMER%20SCOTT%20A), [Dornsife, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Dornsife), S/N 172-73121

All 1,805: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (1,111, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN26LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA200), May 27, 2026: Cessna 172 (N3984F), Naubinway, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA180), May 10, 2026: Cessna 172 (N6643A), Marysvale, UT, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft.
- [NTSB CEN26LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA139), Mar 11, 2026: Cessna 172 (N7080T), Denton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA25LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA375), Sep 29, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6703A), Punxsutawney, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA297), Sep 26, 2025: Cessna 172 (N7373A), Hayden, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB WPR25LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA307), Sep 22, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6831A), Anacortes, WA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ANC25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA112), Sep 22, 2025: Cessna 172 (N4282F), Yakataga, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA216), Jul 20, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6964A), Concrete, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB ANC24LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA021), Apr 6, 2024: Cessna 172 (N8907B), Huasna, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN24LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA117), Feb 20, 2024: Cessna 172 (N6762A), San Marcos, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations.
- [NTSB CEN23LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA366), Aug 11, 2023: Cessna 172 (N6205E), Derby, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN23FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA095), Jan 29, 2023: Cessna 172 (N6482B), Hooker, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to depart and continue the visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR23LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA082), Jan 1, 2023: Cessna 172 (N7181A), Watsonville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during a go around.
- [NTSB ERA22LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA413), Sep 13, 2022: Cessna 172 (N388TC), Chattanooga, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA22LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA375), Aug 18, 2022: Cessna 172 (N6713A), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's suicide.
- [NTSB CEN22LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA380), Aug 7, 2022: Cessna 172 (N171Q), McCarthy, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA22FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA218), May 3, 2022: Cessna 172 (N6413B), Altha, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his operation of the flight at an excessive takeoff weight, resulting in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle…
- [NTSB ERA22LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA102), Dec 29, 2021: Cessna 172 (N6295E), Berlin, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose while on approach.
- [NTSB WPR22LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA037), Nov 14, 2021: Cessna 172 (N8509B), Stanley, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for the airplane to climb with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA22LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA030), Oct 21, 2021: Cessna 172 (N6888A), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with runway approach lighting equipment.
- [NTSB ERA22LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA022), Oct 9, 2021: Cessna 172 (N8592B), Statesboro, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure reduce power and apply sufficient braking after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA388), Aug 3, 2021: Cessna 172 (N6778A), Iron Mountain, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanics’ failure to follow procedures for high-thrust operations at the nontowered airport, which resulted in jet blast damage to an airplane taxiing nearby.
- [NTSB ANC21LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA061), Jul 16, 2021: Cessna 172 (N7137T), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder. The reason for the detonation/preignition damage could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA214), May 12, 2021: Cessna 172 (N6344E), Johnson City, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s excessive airspeed during the landing approach and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane striking obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing was the…
- [NTSB WPR21LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA180), May 2, 2021: Cessna 172 (N9127B), Cuba, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB WPR21LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA056), Nov 14, 2020: Cessna 172 (N8278B), Howe, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain after an encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA023), Oct 24, 2020: Cessna 172 (N7029T), Carefree, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN21LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA029), Oct 24, 2020: Cessna 172 (N5910A), Geuda Springs, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s takeoff performance from an off-airport field which resulted in an aborted takeoff and impact with a fence and terrain. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB ANC20LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA002), Oct 13, 2019: Cessna 172 (N7267A), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with…
- [NTSB CEN20FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA010), Oct 10, 2019: Cessna 172 (N6483B), Aberdeen, SD, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly in dark night instrument conditions, resulting in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA244), Aug 28, 2019: Cessna 172 (N4108F), McKenzie Bridge, OR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed climb and misjudgment of the airplane’s performance and the runway distance needed to clear obstacles at the end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and…
- [NTSB CEN19LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA263), Aug 11, 2019: Cessna 172 (N8928B), New Carlisle, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive use of pitch control during rotation, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff.
- [NTSB CEN19FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA099), Mar 14, 2019: Cessna 172 (N8620B), Lakeway, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing,…
- [NTSB ANC19FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA038), Mar 7, 2019: Cessna 172 (N7469A), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to depart into marginal visual flight rule conditions in mountainous terrain with the potential for icing, and the airplane’s accumulation of structural icing, which resulted in…
- [NTSB ANC19LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA008), Nov 27, 2018: Cessna 172 (N7207A), Whittier, AK, destroyed. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA18TA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA266), Sep 30, 2018: Cessna 172 (N4001F), Somerset, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land with insufficient runway remaining to stop, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA18LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA257), Sep 24, 2018: Cessna 172 (N6950A), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to conduct a 180° turn following the perceived anomaly,…
- [NTSB CEN18LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA298), Jul 29, 2018: Cessna 172 (N6021A), North Fox Island, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The Extra pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna, which resulted in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Extra pilot to tune his radio to the correct…
- [NTSB GAA18CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA454), Jul 25, 2018: Cessna 172 (N171Q), Meadow Lakes, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA119), Feb 5, 2018: Cessna 172 (N271BJ), Juneau, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN18LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA051), Dec 9, 2017: Cessna 172C (N8856B), Algona, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA526), Sep 10, 2017: Cessna 172 (N5703A), Coolin, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to take off in high-density altitude and gusting quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of lift and an inability to gain altitude during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA17CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA437), Jul 24, 2017: Cessna 172 (N6470E), Powell, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to relinquish the flight controls, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA241), Jun 24, 2017: Cessna 172 (N6474B), Fulton, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA17LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA158), Apr 18, 2017: Cessna 172 (N8368B), Euharlee, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The NTSB did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of…
- [NTSB CEN17FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA085), Jan 25, 2017: Cessna 172 (N5639A), Jay, OK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's negligent maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in improper fuel management, fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power during takeoff due to a missing securing pin in the fuel…
- [NTSB ANC17FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA003), Oct 29, 2016: Cessna 172 (N6353E), Palmer, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep climbing turn following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an…
- [NTSB GAA17CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA018), Oct 8, 2016: Cessna 172 (N3943F), Argyle, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a stable descent rate and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA146), Jul 17, 2016: Cessna 172 (N8184B), Emmett, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB ANC16CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA009), Nov 27, 2015: Cessna 172 (N7176A), Manley Hot Springs, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to depart from an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with a tree.

All 1,111: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (756, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20260530005319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260530005319I), May 30, 2026: Cessna 172 (N6717A), Little Falls, MN, Minor damage. The student pilot was two and one half hours in his solo cross-country flight and five miles out from his home airport at 2,500 feet altitude when the engine…
- [Accident 20260510006639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260510006639A), May 10, 2026: Cessna 172 (N6643A), Richfield, UT, Destroyed. This was personal flight in mountainous terrain near the monroe mountain. The aircraft was approximately 1000 feet AGL. Over the descending terrain. The…
- [Accident 20250929016159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250929016159A), Sep 29, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6703A), Punxsutawney, PA, Substantial damage. On September 29, 2025, at approximately 11:02 eastern time a Cessna 172, [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident at Punxsutawney Municipal Airport…
- [Accident 20250926013659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250926013659A), Sep 26, 2025: Cessna 172 (N7373A), Hayden, ID, Substantial damage. Student-pilot certificated airman finished a lesson with his instructor and dropped the instructor at the FBO at kcoe. After tower instruction, student pilot…
- [Accident 20250922019419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250922019419A), Sep 22, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6831A), Anacortes, WA, Substantial damage. On Monday, September 22nd, PIC was planning to fly from Anacortes Airport (74S) to Friday harbor airport (kfhr) in his 1956 Cessna 172, N6831A. PIC took off on…
- [Accident 20250921018309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250921018309A), Sep 21, 2025: Cessna 172 (N4282F), Yakutat, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft was on final to land at a remote airstrip outside of Yakutat, Alaska. At about 250 ft. the engine quit and hit a sand dune that ripped the nose gear…
- [Accident 20250720019879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250720019879A), Jul 20, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6964A), Concrete, WA, Substantial damage. On July 20, 2025, pilot departed bellingham international airport (kbli) to meet with his father in darrington (1S2). VFR weather, sunny day. While on route…
- [Incident 20250312004459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250312004459I), Mar 12, 2025: Cessna 172 (N5920A), Truth Or Conseq, NM, Minor damage. On March 12, 2025, at around 2050 MST, a Cessna 172 departed double eagle airport enroute to demming, NM on a personal flight, visual meteorologic conditions…
- [Incident 20240919013671I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240919013671I), Sep 19, 2024: Cessna 172 (N6296E), Culpeper, VA, Minor damage. On September 19, 2024, at approximately 1920 local time, aircraft [privacy data omitted], a Cessna 172, was flying at 2500 feet, 6 nautical miles southwest of…
- [Incident 20240327004049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240327004049I), Mar 27, 2024: Cessna 172 (N6144E), Xenia, OH, No damage. Ohio state patrol: Registration: redacted / make/model: C172 Operator: redacted 4, T'ype of activity: personal 5. Brief description of circumstances…
- [Accident 20240220000989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240220000989A), Feb 20, 2024: Cessna 172 (N6762A), San Marcos, TX, Substantial damage. On February 20, 2024, a Cessna 172 was cleared to taxi on taxi way c to j then to hold short at runway 17. Prior to his clearence another aircraft. A saab 340.…
- [Accident 20230811012739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230811012739A), Aug 11, 2023: Cessna 172 (N6205E), Derby, KS, Substantial damage. On August 11,2023 at approximately 09:00AM a certified flight instructor and a passenger’s first flight at the controls during a takeoff roll attempted to take…
- [Accident 20230128001019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230128001019A), Jan 28, 2023: Cessna 172 (N6482B), Hooker, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On January 29, 2023, at approximately 1030 CST, a Cessna 172 aircraft bearing registration number[privacy data omitted], registered to a private owner, was…
- [Incident 20230104001539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230104001539I), Jan 4, 2023: Cessna 172 (N6883A), Indianola, MS, No damage. Aircraft lost power on approach to Indianola airport (idl) and landed 1/2 mile short of the runway in a freshly plowed/tilled muddy feild (after heavy rains).…
- [Accident 20230102000649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230102000649A), Jan 2, 2023: Cessna 172 (N7181A), Watsonville, CA, Destroyed. On January 2, 2023, at approximately 2:35 pm local, while conducting a VFR landing pattern approach from the downwind position for runway 20 at Watsonville…
- [Incident 20221119017709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221119017709I), Nov 19, 2022: Cessna 172 (N7590T), Ronkonkoma, NY, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted], C172, struck multiple birds over the hudson river that cause damage to the nose and wing of the aircraft. Pilot decleared an emergency…
- [Accident 20220913015779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220913015779A), Sep 13, 2022: Cessna 172 (N388TC), Chattanooga, TN, Substantial damage. PIC was evaluating landing options with a flat bush tire for a possible landing on grass adjacent to runway 20. After a light touchdown on the grass, the PIC…
- [Accident 20220818023189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220818023189A), Aug 18, 2022: Cessna 172 (N6713A), Pompano Beach, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. A/c departed pmp (Pompano Beach air park) headed NE bound then proceeded east bound towards ocean. Aircraft (approx 14 miles off of FL coast) at approx. 4300…
- [Accident 20220807014219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220807014219A), Aug 7, 2022: Cessna 172 (N171Q), Mccarthy, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot states it was an off-field departure from smooth, slightly-sloping tundra area on approximately 1500'X500' mesa top at 5,400 feet elevation. Take-off…
- [Accident 20220503006239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220503006239A), May 3, 2022: Cessna 172 (N6413B), Blountstown, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. After departing runway 36 the aircraft seemed to have entered a slow climbing left turn, then continued to bank left as the aircraft began to descend…
- [Accident 20211229021479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211229021479A), Dec 29, 2021: Cessna 172 (N6295E), Berlin, NJ, Substantial damage. On approach to runway 23 of Camden County Airport (19N), at about 50-80 feet altitude, aircraft encountered a flock of geese, striking one with the right wing.…
- [Accident 20211114019519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211114019519A), Nov 14, 2021: Cessna 172 (N8509B), Stanley, ID, Substantial damage. Original tricycle geared aircraft has been altered/converted to conventional gear. Pilot in command (PIC) departed Thomas Creek (2U8) runway 03 to the…
- [Accident 20211021017219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211021017219A), Oct 21, 2021: Cessna 172 (N6888A), Dallas, GA, Substantial damage. 10-21-2021 At approximately 2321Z, registration: N6888A make :Cessna model: 172 with conventional landing gear, landed puj runway 13. The right main tire made…
- [Accident 20211009022429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211009022429A), Oct 9, 2021: Cessna 172 (N8592B), Statesboro, GA, Substantial damage. A student pilot took off out of savannah in a flight school 172 at approximately 5PM on oct. 9, 2021. The pilot head for Statesboro, but in route encountered…
- [Accident 20210724011679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210724011679A), Jul 24, 2021: Cessna 172 (N6778A), Iron Mountain, MI, Substantial damage. On July 24, 2021 at 11:20 local time, a Cessna CE-172 aircraft, N6778A, [privacy data omitted] operated by an airline transport pilot, received substantial…
- [Accident 20210716010789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210716010789A), Jul 16, 2021: Cessna 172 (N7137T), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage. On 16 July 2021 at about 1230 AKDT, the pilot of N7137T, a Cessna 172 incurred substantial damage during Takeoff from gravel bar on mile 8 or 9 of the yentna…
- [Incident 20210705012649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210705012649I), Jul 5, 2021: Cessna 172 (N7160A), Leesburgh, FL, No damage. Pilot stated he used a self pump station at kcrg to put fuel in the aircraft, N7160A, before his flight on July 5, 2021. The pilot also stated was rushed and…
- [Accident 20210512009719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210512009719A), May 12, 2021: Cessna 172 (N6344E), Johnson City, TN, Substantial damage. On landing student pilot indicated he had no left brake, after taxiing down runway decided to apply power and do a go-around. The aircraft did not gain enough…
- [Accident 20210502007299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210502007299A), May 2, 2021: Cessna 172 (N9127B), Cuba, NM, Substantial damage. On 02 may 2021, at 1545 MDT, a 1958 Cessna 172, N9127B, [privacy data omitted], was upset by a sudden "dust devil" on its takeoff roll on the dirt runway at…
- [Incident 20210319007169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210319007169I), Mar 19, 2021: Cessna 172 (N8863B), Pleasanton, TX, Minor damage. On March 19, 2021 at 18:20 CDT, N8863B s/n 36563 a Cessna 172 suffered minor damage after the student pilot and CFI lost control while doing touch and go?s .…
- [Accident 20201114018059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114018059A), Nov 14, 2020: Cessna 172 (N8278B), Mud Lake, ID, Destroyed. Flying at 10,000 ft, preparing to cross a ridge at about 1000 AGL when hit a down draft. Recovery was not possible and impending stall was indicated prior to…
- [Accident 20201024019849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201024019849A), Oct 24, 2020: Cessna 172 (N5910A), Geuda Springs, KS, Substantial damage. During the takeoff roll from a recently harvested field, the airplane settled down onto a terrace, causing the airplane to lose airspeed. The pilot elected to…
- [Accident 20201024018359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201024018359A), Oct 24, 2020: Cessna 172 (N7029T), Carefree, AZ, Substantial damage. At about 10:30 on 10/24/202 aircraft N7029T, a Cessna 172, suffered significant damage during a hard landing just short of runway 6 at airport 18AZ in Carefree…
- [Incident 20200226007109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200226007109I), Feb 26, 2020: Cessna 172 (N6487B), Elkins, AR, No damage. Description of the incident: On 2/26/2020 [privacy data omitted] was on a cross country flight from crossett, AR (kcrt) to springdale, AR (kasg) in CE-172…
- [Incident 20191116014229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191116014229I), Nov 16, 2019: Cessna 172 (N6271E), Ft. Smith, AR, Minor damage. On November 16, about 1310 central daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N6271E, developed engine running rough, smoke in the cockpit, pilot shut down engine…
- [Incident 20191024018439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191024018439I), Oct 24, 2019: Cessna 172 (N7040A), Annapolis, MD, Minor damage. Annapolis, MD (anp): N7040A, C172, attempted to pass a plane that was holding by taxiing into the grass resulting in the nose gear collapsing. Aircraft was…
- [Incident 20191017021979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191017021979I), Oct 17, 2019: Cessna 172 (N7233A), Melbourne, FL, No damage. On October 17, 2019 a student pilot with approx. 29 flight hours departed Melbourne airport (kmlb) at 1830 for his first cross country solo flight. He took off…
- [Accident 20191013022809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191013022809A), Oct 13, 2019: Cessna 172 (N7267A), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. On October 13, 2019, about 1620 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N7267A, Sustained substantial damage following a collision with terrain during an…
- [Accident 20191009019649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191009019649A), Oct 9, 2019: Cessna 172 (N6483B), Aberdeen, SD, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On October 9, 2019 at approximately 2235 a Cessna 172 owned by and registered to gerald seliski was destroyed in a fatal accident impacting terrain after…
- [Accident 20190827014759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190827014759A), Aug 27, 2019: Cessna 172 (N4108F), Mckenzie Bridge, OR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. PIC made low, slow pass from west to east (uphill into 1-4 knot wind) at Mckenzie Bridge State Airport (00S). Eyewitness reports indicated the aircraft flying…
- [Accident 20190811013829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190811013829A), Aug 11, 2019: Cessna 172 (N8928B), New Carlisle, OH, Destroyed. On Sunday, August 11, 2019, at approximately 0737 EDT, a Cessna skyhawk CE-172 aircraft, registration n-number N8928B, was involved in an accident when it…
- [Accident 20190314010679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190314010679A), Mar 14, 2019: Cessna 172 (N8620B), Lakeway, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft departed VFR from Lakeway Airpark to conduct pilot training near Lakeway Texas. The (two person) crew on board attempted to land twice at Lakeway…
- [Accident 20190306022499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190306022499A), Mar 6, 2019: Cessna 172 (N7469A), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot took off from submarine lake, near farewell Alaska 0N 03/06/2019 at 1655. Pilot was flying to wasilla, Alaska via rainy pass with 420 pounds of wild game…
- [Accident 20190306015589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190306015589A), Mar 6, 2019: Cessna 172 (N7469A), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot was flying VFR from submarine lake, AK. To wasilla ap (iys). Aircraft crashed 15 miles west of rainy pass lodge. Pilots remains were not in the aircraft.
- [Accident 20181127017719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181127017719A), Nov 27, 2018: Cessna 172 (N7207A), Seward, AK, Destroyed. Accident occurred at small airstrip on montague island, approx. 50 NM east of Seward, AK. Aircraft had engine problems on landing on previous flight when…
- [Accident 20180930016539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180930016539A), Sep 30, 2018: Cessna 172 (N4001F), Somerset, PA, Substantial damage. The pilot stated he landed long because his hangar was at that end of the airport. He stated he touched down at or near the intersection on runway 25,…
- [Accident 20180924016439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180924016439A), Sep 24, 2018: Cessna 172 (N6950A), Winter Haven, FL, Substantial damage. Student pilot took off on runway 5 and on climb out the aircraft felt like it was not climbing at the proper rate. Pilot glanced at the instruments and saw the…
- [Accident 20180729014762A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180729014762A), Jul 29, 2018: Cessna 172 (N6021A), N. Fox Island, MI, Destroyed. On July 29, 2018, about 1435 eastern daylight time, an extra EA300/LC airplane, N32WR, and a Cessna 172 airplane, N6021A, collided inflight over runway 25 at…
- [Accident 20180724017759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180724017759A), Jul 24, 2018: Cessna 172 (N171Q), Meadow Lakes, AK, Substantial damage. At 1730 local the pilot departed the north Cubs airstrip (8AK8) near wasilla, Alaska on a VFR flight to the ocean view airstrip (AK12) anchorage, Alaska. After…
- [Accident 20180205003549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180205003549A), Feb 5, 2018: Cessna 172 (N271BJ), Juneau, AK, Substantial damage. Airman overflew landing site, which was covered with windblown snow. A snowmobile track nearby showed visible rocks in the track, with which airman presumed…

All 756: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (119, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2023FA0000321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000321), May 26, 2023: PISTON. FAILED. INSTALLED NEW CYLINDER KIT WITH VALVES AND PISTON. PISTON MELTED AT UPPER RING, SCORED THE CYLINDER WALL, AND BLEW A HOLE THROUGH ONE SIDE. CYLINDER LOST ALL CO
- [SDR 2022FA0000175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000175), Mar 28, 2022: NONE. CHIPPED. SLICK MAGNETO LOCKED UP AND CLIPPED A GEAR TOOTH AND METAL SHAVING. THIS WAS DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT AND OCCURRED JUST AS STUDENT WAS LANDING AS HE HEARD A LOU
- [SDR 2022FA0000629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000629), Feb 25, 2022: BUSHING. NONE. L/H MLG MOUNT BUSHING CUSHION MATERIAL MIGRATING OUT OF BUSHING
- [SDR 2022FA0000635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000635), Jun 28, 2021: FUEL. NONE. PISTONS STICK CAUSING FUEL TO BURN OUT OF ONLY ONE TANK
- [SDR 2022FA0000634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000634), Jun 28, 2021: FUEL. NONE. PISTONS STICK CAUSING FUEL TO BURN OUT OF ONLY ONE TANK
- [SDR 2020FA0000530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000530), Dec 10, 2020: CONTROL CABLE. BINDING. APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS AFTER ANNUAL, THE VERNIER MIXTURE CONTROL BECAME VERY STIFF. THERE WERE NO KNOWN ANOMALIES OR WEAR NOTED AT THE ANNUAL. DUE TO THE AGE OF
- [SDR 2019FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000411), Nov 19, 2019: LINE. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY WITH SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. LANDED UNDER TOTAL ENGINE POWER LOSS. INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LINE THAT SUPPLIE
- [SDR 2019FA0000307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000307), Sep 15, 2019: CYLINDER HEAD. SEPARATED. CYLINDER FAILURE, #5 CYLINDER COMPLETE BARREL SEPARATION AT THE THREADS INTO THE HEAD IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO THE FIELD AND LAND SAFELY. SUBSE
- [SDR FE4R2019012417338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FE4R2019012417338), Jan 3, 2019: STRINGER. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A GAP BETWEEN THE ENGINE TRUSS AND FIREWALL AT THE ATTACH POINTS WAS OBSERVED. BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF THE UPPER ENGINE MOUNT ATTACH S
- [SDR 2018FA0000355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000355), Sep 2, 2018: TIRE. BLOWN. UPON LANDING THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW OUT UPON LANDING AT KDPA. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THE TIRE WAS BROKEN AT THE CAPPED TREAD WHICH ALSO BLEW OUT THE 
- [SDR 2017FA0000168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000168), Apr 12, 2017: CYLINDER. CRACKED. NUMBER 1 CYLINDER CRACKED, ON CLIMB OUT.
- [SDR 2016FA0000134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000134), Mar 15, 2016: FIREWALL. BUCKLED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LOWER FIREWALL BUCKLED ON RT SIDE NEAR NLG REINFORCEMENT PLATE.
- [SDR 2013FA0000473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000473), Aug 19, 2013: PISTON PIN. FAILED. VISIBLE METAL PIECES WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER MEDIA DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE ENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED AND A VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALE
- [SDR 2013FA0000261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000261), Apr 1, 2013: FUEL CAP. FAILED. PILOT MADE A PERCAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. PILOT CHECKED FUEL AND HEARD A "WOOSHING" SOUND WHEN OPENING THE RT TANK FUEL CAP. PILOT THOUG
- [SDR 2012FA0000817](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000817), Dec 4, 2012: ANCHOR. FATIGUED. PILOT FOUND A BRAKE ANOMALY. CHECKED ACFT AND FOUND THAT THE ANCHOR DETACHED FROM BULKHEAD ASSY PN 0513488-11, CAUSED THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
- [SDR 2012FA0000430](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000430), Jun 22, 2012: POINTS. LOOSE. ENGINE WOULD NOT START. AFTER INSPECTING MAGNETO FOUND MISFIRE ON TEST STAND. OPENED MAGNETO FOR INSPECTION FOUND CONTACT POINT LOOSE WHERE RIVETED TO GROUND. T
- [SDR CA120529013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120529013), May 6, 2012: DISCHARGE NOZZLE. DAMAGED. (CAN) STATEMENT AS GIVEN BY CUSTOMER, THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR WERE RECOVERING FROM A POWER ON STALL EXERSIZE. HE COULD NOT REDUCE THE POWER AS THE THROTTLE W
- [SDR 2011FA0000709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000709), Oct 24, 2011: BATTERY. LEAKING. THE BATTERY IS LEAKING AND CAUSING CORROSION WHICH HAS DESTROYED THE BATTERY BOX. THE DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE CORROSION WAS FO
- [SDR 2011FA0000504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000504), Jul 23, 2011: HINGE. BROKEN. UPPER DOOR HINGE ON THE LT DOOR BROKE IN FLIGHT CAUSING THE DOOR TO PULL AWAY FROM THE PLANE. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO HOLD THE DOOR AND FLY THE PLANE AND LAND AT 
- [SDR 2010FA0001259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001259), Nov 16, 2010: CARBURETOR. CONTAMINATED. ENGINE LOST POWER CAUSING ACFT TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A SOFT FIELD RESULTING IN THE ACFT FLIPPING OVER AND CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. UPON INVESTIGATI
- [SDR 2009FA0000745](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000745), Aug 17, 2009: MAGNETO. FAILED. LT MAGNETO SEVERE MISS AND INTERMITTENT, INOPERATIVE IN FLIGHT. SB'S 02-08A AND 03-08A C/W THROUGH INSP. LT MAGNETO, SLICK MODEL 6364, SN 06121363 WITH 356 TOTA
- [SDR FAA021208001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA021208001), Feb 12, 2008: FUEL CAP. DAMAGED. LEFT FUEL GAUGE INDICATED 10 GAL. IN TANK AT ALL FUEL LEVELS. THE TANK WAS DRAINED AND ACCESS COVER REMOVED. THE FUEL CAP RETAINING CHAIN WAS FOUND TO HAVE COME
- [SDR AALA20060914](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20060914), Oct 21, 2006: CONNECTOR. INOPERATIVE. DFW - EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTS AT OVERHEAD AFT VAULT DOOR INOPERATIVE. TIGHTENED CONNECTORS ON FORWARD BATTERY PACK IN RIGHT LAVATORY CEILING FOR EMERGENCY PATH LI
- [SDR CA060717002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060717002), Jul 10, 2006: HEATER. CRACKED. (CAN) LT MUFFLER CRACKING, BURNING THROUGH. RT MUFFLER CRACKED. STACK CRACKED. NOTE: CRACKS NOT VISIBLE WITH ATTACHMENTS (SCROUNDS) ON. MUFFLER HEATER - LT P/N 
- [SDR 2006FA0000573](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000573), May 25, 2006: RIB. CRACKED. RIB, CRACKED AT VERTICAL HINGE LINE JUNCTURE. STRESS FROM COUNTER WEIGHT AND NORMAL WEAR. AGE OF THE PART AND THE WIND. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS CLOSE INSPECTION AN
- [SDR 2006FA0000321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000321), Mar 1, 2006: RIB. MISSING. RUDDER WAS REMOVED TO REPLACE CRACKED CORRUGATED SKIN BETWEEN LOWER TWO RIBS. ON SKIN REMOVAL, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SLANT RIB 0531005-1, (EXTENSION OF REAR SP
- [SDR 2005FA0000026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000026), Jan 13, 2005: CONTROL PANEL. WORN. AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING A LANDING ACCIDENT. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO FLARE AIRPLANE. DURING A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION BY FAA INSPECTORS, IT WAS DI
- [SDR 2005FA0000334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000334), Oct 14, 2004: BATTERY. CORRODED. FOUND D (LARGE) SIZE DURACELL BATTERIES USED IN ELT`S EXPELLING AND CORRODED. EXPIRATION DATE 2008
- [SDR 2004FA0000744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000744), Sep 23, 2004: CAP. CLOGGED. PILOT EXPERIENCED FUEL INTERUPTION. MADE EMERGENCY LANDING IN SOYBEAN FIELD. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO AC. REMOVED AC FROM FIELD TO LOCAL AIRPORT. DRAINED ALL FU
- [SDR 2004FA0000783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000783), Sep 23, 2004: CAP. CLOGGED. PILOT EXPERIENCED FUEL INTERRUPTION TO ENGINE WHILE ENROUTE. SWITCHED FUEL TANKS AND ENGINE QUIT. MADE EMERGENCY LANDING. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. REM
- [SDR EY2R0082166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R0082166), Aug 19, 2004: HUB. CORRODED. FOUND HUB WITH CORROSION.
- [SDR CA040723005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040723005), Jul 10, 2004: SPRING. BROKEN. (CAN) NO POWER TO RT MAGNETO DUE TO BROKEN IMPULSE SPRING RETARDING TIMING.
- [SDR CA040415002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040415002), Apr 4, 2004: VALVE GUIDE. WORN. (CAN) CYLINDER NR 3, 4 AND 5, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND LOW COMPRESSION. ENGINE WAS RETURNED TO OVERHAUL FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT 3 OF 6 CYLIND
- [SDR O05R021320044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O05R021320044), Feb 13, 2004: FLANGE. DAMAGED. EXCESSIVE DAMAGE TO MOUNTING FLANGE OF PROPELLER HUB.
- [SDR 041332](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/041332), Feb 12, 2004: DRAIN. CRACKED. PILOT REPORT OF FUEL LEAK FROM SELECTOR. FOUND LEAKAGE PAST SHAFT SEAL. REMOVED SELECTOR VALVE FOR REPAIR. CCA-1550 DRAIN VALVE WAS INSTALLED IN BOTTOM OF SELEC
- [SDR 2003FA0000588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000588), Jun 3, 2003: BEARING CAGE. DETERIORATED. MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL BEARING CUPS SHOW SIGNS OF FAILURE BY PITTING. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER CONES ON TWO (2) MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS FOR A TOTA
- [SDR 2003FA0000589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000589), Jun 3, 2003: BEARING RACE. WORN. MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL BEARING CUPS SHOWS SIGNS OF FAILURE BY SCUFFING. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER CUPS ON TWO (2) MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS FOR A TOT
- [SDR CA021118008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021118008), Nov 7, 2002: BAFFLE. BROKEN. (CAN) A PIECE OF BAFFLE BROKE OFF OF THE AIRBOX BAFFLE CONTROL. THE PIECE LOGGED IN THE CARBURETOR VENTURIRESULTING IN A RICH MIXTURE AND PARTIAL POWER LOSS. RE
- [SDR 2002FA0001101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001101), Aug 22, 2002: HINGE PIN. DAMAGED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RIGHT OUTBOARD AILERON HINGE PIN HAD COME OUT OF THE HINGE ABOUT 5 INCHES. ONE COTTER PIN WAS STILL IN PLACE A
- [SDR AALA20012125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20012125), Nov 26, 2001: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. TUL - FOUND INTERCOSTAL CRACKED IN AFT CARGO BETWEEN FLOORBEAMS STATION 1271-1287. REPLACED INTERCOSTAL PER SRM 51-01. (M)
- [SDR 2001FA0000529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000529), Nov 5, 2001: ARM. WORN. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, ALL FOUR OF THE FLAP ARMS HAD WEAR FROM THE ROLLERS. THE DAMAGE ON 3 OF THE ARMS WAS ABLE TO BE BLENDED WITH LESS THAN .020 OF MATE
- [SDR CA011018011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011018011), Oct 1, 2001: FLOAT. WORN. (CAN) CARBURETOR WOULD "FLOOD WHILE AT REST", CARBURETOR BULK DISMANTLED, TOP HALF INVERTED, FOUND FLOAT HEIGHT NON EXISTENT, SHOULD BE 7/32. REMOVED FLOAT FOR 
- [SDR 2001FA0000098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000098), Jun 6, 2001: RIB. BROKEN. UPPER RUDDER RIB WAS FOUND BROKEN AT THE OPENING FOR UPPER HINGE BOLT INSTALLATION ACCESS. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM DUE TO A LACK OF PROPER 
- [SDR CA010522019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010522019), May 8, 2001: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. (CAN) NR 1 CYLINDER BARREL BROKE LEAVING CYLINDER BAS ATTACHED TO CRANKCASE AND CYLINDER ATACHED BY EXHAUST AND INTAKE. APPROXIMATELY 1" OF CYLINDER IS STILL AT
- [SDR 20010605CW015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010605CW015), May 2, 2001: BUSHING. DAMAGED. NEW RUDDER HINGE HOT BUSHING, MISSING LARGE CHUNK OUT OF BOTTOM END OF BUSHING.
- [SDR 20010305CW014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010305CW014), Mar 5, 2001: OIL FILTER. FLAKING. UPON INSPECTION OF OIL FILTER AFTER 50 HRS USAGE, FILTER HOUSING DISASSEMBLED FOR INSPECTION AND GASKET / GLUE TYPE MATERIAL NOTED AT MATING FLANGES INSIDE. THI
- [SDR CA010223002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010223002), Feb 6, 2001: BLADE. CORRODED. (CAN) EXTRA WORK REQUIRED TO REMOVE CORROSION FROM BLADE FACE (CAMBER FACE) IN ACCORDANCE WITH MCCAULEY MANUAL 730720.
- [SDR AU000807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000807), Sep 5, 2000: TACHOMETER. WORN. (AUS) TACHOMETER FAILED. ITEM HAD BEEN LAST OVERHAULED IN 1972. (X)
- [SDR CA000830032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000830032), Aug 5, 2000: CYLINDER. BROKEN. (CAN) AMERICAN PRIVATE OWNED AIRCRAFT TOURING GASPE REGN. TAKEOFF FROM STE .ANNE DES MONTS. 20 MILES OUT-WEST, ENGINE WENT ROUGH AND RISE IN CHT. DATE: 25 JUL 2
- [SDR AU000588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000588), Jun 11, 2000: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (AUS) DURING CRUISE, A DROP IN INDICATED OIL PRESSURE AND A RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED. A POST INSPECTION FOUND THE OIL FILTER CLOGGED WITH ALUMINIUM 

All 119: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (574, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA00033WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00033WI): Installation of flap and aileron gap seaps. Flight Enhancements
- [STC SA00037WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00037WI): Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SA00039LB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00039LB): Installation of an Ashtech AV-12 Global Positioning System and a Aero GPS Antenna. Magellan
- [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00066SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00066SE): Fabrication of interchangeable float spreader bars. Aerocet Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA00087NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00087NY): Installation of Cu-Sonde Meteorological Measurement/system models CS-1A or CS-1B; and installation of Cu-Sonde Model CS-1B-RF with AIRDAT-9600. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00103BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00103BO): Installation of Weemax cabin air vent. Victor Morrel
- [STC SA00147AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00147AT): Installation of Type A sun visor. Stapleton James W
- [STC SA00149BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00149BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Volt and Vac Alert System, P/N 2044-1. Aircraft Components Inc
- [STC SA00161BO (1 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00161BO%20(1%20OF%203)): Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00162SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00162SE): Installation of telemetry antennas. US Dept of Interior
- [STC SA00165BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00165BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Datalink Coupler, part number 700-00015-000 per Avidyne Corporation Master Document List, Document No. AVACP-006 dtd 1/2/93 or later FAA-approved revisions. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00186AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00186AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00188AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00188AT): Installation of Appalachian Accessories carbon steel brake discs that have the melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-26A. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00194AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00194AT): Installation of Appalachian Accessories carbon steel brake discs that have the melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-40. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00194BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00194BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Landing Gear Warning System for Amphibian Aircraft, P/N 2042. Aircraft Components Inc
- [STC SA00211AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00211AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00212AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00212AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00215NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00215NY): Installation of CAVU Model AM100 AVMIX engine fuel/air mixture setting system. CAVU Products Limited
- [STC SA00238SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00238SE): Installation of Aviation Development Corporation's sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA00243BO (2 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(2%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200). Icarus Avionics, LLC
- [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00270WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00270WI): Installation of fiberglass replacement wing tips. Aircraft Development Co
- [STC SA00279LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00279LA): Installation of Ameri-King AK-950 Global Positioning System Navigation Switching/Annunciator Panel and Associated Equipment. Ameri-King Corporation
- [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number 700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00335LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00335LA): Conversion of tricycle landing gear to tail wheel type (conventional) landing gear. (S/N 28058). Wright Michael J
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00353BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00353BO): Installation of an auto lean system. Flight Enhancements LLC
- [STC SA00393SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00393SE): Installation of the G/S 2500 and G/S2500R Aircraft Security Alarm System. Protective Technologies Int
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA00406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00406WI): Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing. Athena Aircraft, LLC
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA00419NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00419NY): Installation of cockpit utility light. Burns Richard G
- [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00433](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter Model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. (with Franklin engines). Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00459WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00459WI): Energy absorbing seat. Impact Dynamics, Inc
- [STC SA00461SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00461SE): Install a Lycoming O-360 series engine and Hartzell, McCauley, or Sensenich propeller. Del-Air
- [STC SA00465NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00465NY): Installation of Meterological Measurement System, Model A1MMS-10, with optional installation of Telemetry Module, Model AIRDAT-9600. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00548AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00548AT): Installation of camera hole. Aero Associates, Inc
- [STC SA00648SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00648SE): Fabrication of R.M.D. Aircraft Lighting, Inc., wing-tip and landing light Kit No. 00190-C. Knots 2U Ltd
- [STC SA00671NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00671NY): Installation of AIRDAT Telemetry module. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00674CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00674CH): Installation of Wipaire 2100 amphibian/seaplane floats. Wipaire Inc

All 574: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172/stcs.md

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