# Cessna 172A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2072404 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 172A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 4 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A12 - Registered aircraft: 435 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172a ## ADs that may apply - [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 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 2008-02-18](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 2005-01-19](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 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000 - [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 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 87-20-03 R2, AD 86-26-04 ## NTSB investigations (250, newest 10) 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 ANC25LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA025), Mar 16, 2025: Cessna 172A (N7274T), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB ERA24LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA021), Oct 21, 2023: Cessna 172 (N7607T), Orangeburg, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB ERA22LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA204), Apr 25, 2022: Cessna 172A (N7572T), Stockbridge, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of control - [NTSB ERA22LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA045), Nov 4, 2021: Cessna 172 (N172XX), Decatur, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Oil exhaustion due to an oil leak that resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR17LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA169), Jul 28, 2017: Cessna 172A (N7243T), Enumclaw, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his delayed decision to go around with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in collision with an… - [NTSB WPR13CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA252), May 31, 2013: Cessna 172A (N7701T), Eatonville, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB CEN13CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA176), Feb 24, 2013: Cessna 172A (N76NG), Vineland, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side. - [NTSB CEN11LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA153), Jan 17, 2011: Cessna 172A (N7262T), Clarendon, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to correctly set the altimeter, which resulted in his erroneous perception that the airplane was at a safe altitude. - [NTSB WPR11FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA005), Oct 8, 2010: Cessna 172 (N8437A), Panguitch, UT, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB WPR10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA004), Oct 3, 2009: Cessna 172A (N7810T), Payson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The stress corrosion cracking of the nose gear landing fork, which resulted in the fork's failure during landing. All 250: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172a/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (179, newest 10) 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. - [Accident 20250316003309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250316003309A), Mar 16, 2025: Cessna 172A (N7274T), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. During climb-out, the aircraft’s engine experienced a significant drop in RPM. The pilot engaged engine carburator heat, however engine RPM could not be… - [Accident 20231021017529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231021017529A), Oct 21, 2023: Cessna 172A (N7607T), Orangeburg, SC, Substantial damage. The 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… - [Accident 20220425008949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220425008949A), Apr 25, 2022: Cessna 172A (N7572T), Stockbridge, GA, Substantial damage. Private 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… - [Accident 20211104018909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211104018909A), Nov 4, 2021: Cessna 172A (N172XX), Decatur, GA, Substantial damage. Aircraft N172XX, Cessna 172A ser# 47123 traveling from peach-tree dekalb (pdk)to perry,GA(pxe) crashed shortly after takeoff at the intersection of north… - [Incident 20190912013019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190912013019I), Sep 12, 2019: Cessna 172A (N7539T), Moab, UT, Minor damage. Aircraft landed hard and bounced several times causing aircraft minor damage. - [Incident 20180330014689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180330014689I), Mar 30, 2018: Cessna 172A (N7452T), Fallbrook, CA, Minor damage. The aircraft took off from L-18 airpark and remained in the pattern. The pilot decided to land the aircraft and after touchdown, according to the pilot, a wind… - [Incident 20170921011959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170921011959I), Sep 21, 2017: Cessna 172A (N7410T), Whitehall, MT, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted]Pilot/mechanic was taxiing the aircraft to warm it up for an annual inspection. There was no intention of flight. Right main gear got… - [Accident 20170727007939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170727007939A), Jul 27, 2017: Cessna 172A (N7243T), Enumclaw, WA, Substantial damage. Aborted east ldg. Attempted go-around. Clipped the top of perimeter fence taking barbed wire with aircraft. Crashed in park east of runway. - [Incident 20150211001059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150211001059I), Feb 11, 2015: Cessna 172A (N9751T), Helena, AR, Minor damage. On 02/11/2015 N751T landed at Helena airport (hee) Arkansas. Aircraft was being operated by an ATP rated pilot with a valid 2nd class medical. Aircraft exited… - [Accident 20130530009299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130530009299A), May 30, 2013: Cessna 172A (N7701T), Eatonville, WA, Substantial damage. On descent from 6000' pilot reported applying carburetor heat, yet encountered loss of power when leveling off at 3000'. Pilot diverted to nearest airport.… All 179: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172a/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 435, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172a/aircraft - ads: 34, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172a/ads - incidents: 179, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172a/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.