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Cessna 172A

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2072404

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
172A
Registry code
2072404
Registered
435 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
105 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A12
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 608

1956Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 32

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1968In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 9

Historical bulletins · 2
SAIB CE-10-40Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesIssued Jul 27, 2010SAIB CE-01-41R1Cracks in plastic or non-metallic control wheelsIssued Jan 10, 2007
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Registered aircraft · 435

N1171BWarganich Daniel J · Placerville, CABuilt 1960 · S/N 47675N142HBonser Thomas A · Cincinnati, OHBuilt 1960 · S/N 47245N172LRDevillers Daniel R · Kalamazoo, MIBuilt 1960 · S/N 47607
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STCs approved for this model · 443

STC SA00033WIInstallation of flap and aileron gap seaps.Flight EnhancementsSTC SA00037WIInstallation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery.B & C Specialty Products IncSTC SA00039LBInstallation of an Ashtech AV-12 Global Positioning System and a Aero GPS Antenna.Magellan
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NTSB investigations · 250

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

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In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 52 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ANC25LA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172A · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, which led to a partial loss of engine power during climb out. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…Mar 16, 2025 · N7274T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Orangeburg, SCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.Oct 21, 2023 · N7607T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA204Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172A · Stockbridge, GAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of controlApr 25, 2022 · N7572T · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 179

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20250316003309ACessna 172A · Fairbanks, AKDuring climb-out, the aircraft’s engine experienced a significant drop in RPM. The pilot engaged engine carburator heat, however engine RPM could not be restored and continued to drop. The pilot attempted to turn back to the airport but was unable to restore…Mar 16, 2025 · N7274T · Substantial damageAccident 20231021017529ACessna 172A · Orangeburg, SCThe aircraft's right wing contacted a stainless steel ladder built into a fuel truck that was parked on the edge of the ramp. The impact bent the ladder and left blue paint on the truck. There were flakes of blue paint and a shattered position light on the…Oct 21, 2023 · N7607T · Substantial damageAccident 20220425008949ACessna 172A · Stockbridge, GAPrivate pilot and [privacy data omitted] of the aircraft stated he had not flown in a long time and that he was "rusty". He wanted to get current again so he hired the flight instructor to fly with him to become proficient and pass a flight review. The…Apr 25, 2022 · N7572T · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 29

SDR CA140326003Fuel Bowl · overtorqued(CAN) LEAKING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE NACELLE WAS FOUND AFTER THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER COVER O-RING IAW MM 73, SECTION 73.10.02. AT FIRST, THE MECHANIC THOUGHT HE HAD OVERTORQUED THE FUEL BOWL BUT AFTER REPEATING THE PROCESS AND USING A BOROSCOPE TO VMar 10, 2014 · Cessna 172A · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2009FA0000205Fork · damagedUPON PULLING THE NOSE WHEEL FAIRING. NOTED THE NOSE FORK HAD A DISTINCT, REARWARD BEND TO IT. THE CENTERLINE OF THE AXLE, RELATIVE TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE CHROME STRUT TUBE WAS APPROX 1.5 INCH AFT. THE NOSE FORK WAS REPLACED IAW MFG SK182-34C, AND ALL THE Feb 24, 2009 · N7528T · Cessna 172A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2008FA0000852Oil Filter · rupturedON 11/26/2008, APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE AFTER START-UP THE OIL FILTER RUPTURED RESULTING IN MASSIVE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL. THE OIL FILTER WAS THE LAST OF FOUR THAT WERE PURCHASED ON 10/05/2006. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN UPON NOTICE OF LOW OIL PRESSURE AND HAS BEENNov 29, 2008 · N7830T · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
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