- Manufacturer (registry)
- CESSNA
- Model
- 172C
- Registry code
- 2072408
- Registered
- 362 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.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 511
| 1941 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 261 |
| 1962 | 245 |
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
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.
| 1968 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
See all 34 ADs
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Information bulletins that may apply · 9
Airframe · Cessna 172C
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemSAIB CE-18-23Passenger Compartment Equipment - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump SeatsSAIB CE-17-25ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE Inspections for cracks and corrosion in elevator torque tubesSAIB CE-12-14Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09SAIB CE-10-40R1Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesSAIB CE-09-42Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch ApplicationsSAIB CE-09-10Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot SeatsSAIB CE-09-01Equipment - EmergencySAIB CE-01-41R2Flight ControlsHistorical bulletins · 2
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Registered aircraft · 362
N115MBChalet Suzanne Aviation Inc · Lake Wales, FLN12JMMroz Kaitlin J · Rhome, TXN1300YMammucari Leonard E · West Chester, PA
See all 362 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
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STCs approved for this model · 448
STC SA00033WIInstallation of flap and aileron gap seaps.STC SA00037WIInstallation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery.STC SA00039LBInstallation of an Ashtech AV-12 Global Positioning System and a Aero GPS Antenna.
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NTSB investigations · 221
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 20 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 52 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR26LA215Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Cleburne, TXOn June 9, 2026 at about 1520 central daylight time a Cessna 172C, N1330Y, was substantially damaged when it crashed near Cleburne, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA25LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172C · Argyle, NYThe mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a…NTSB CEN24LA347Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Weslaco, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 180
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 20250416004319ICessna 172C · Reynoldsburg, OH1758Z aircraft was observed descending out of 075. ATC advised aircraft to maintain at or above 055.aircraft advised ATC reported they had lost engine power and needed to divert. ATC advised aircraft of both lck and cmh. Aircraft stated they would like cmh…Accident 20250220006599ACessna 172C · Argyle, NYAircraft experienced an oil pressure loss during initial climb out. The pilot returned to the airport opposite direction, and upon landing, the aircraft over ran the runway and became inverted after collision with a snowbank. Improper installation of stratus…Accident 20240820013209ACessna 172C · Weslaco, TXInstructor was dropped off at the terminal and student was to perform pattern work. On the 3rd touch and go aircraft was hit with a gust of air from the right. Student pilot tried to counter by lowering the right wing but failed to maintain control. Aircraft…
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Service difficulty reports · 12
SDR 2022FA0000728Exhaust Valve · stuckDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION COMPRESSION TEST, NONE FOUND IN #3 CYLINDER. DISASSEMBLED, DETERMINED EXHAUST VALVE STUCK IN GUIDE DUE CARBON BUILD UP. CLEANED VALVE AND GUIDE, RE-ASSEMBLED, RE-INSTALLED, OPERATION SATISFACTORYSDR 2017FA0000287Cylinder · separatedDURING LEVEL CRUISE FLIGHT AT 3000FT, PILOT EXPERIENCE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE FORWARD PILOT SIDE CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE WHICH ALSO TOOK THE UPPER AND LOWER SECTION OF THE CASE HALF WITH IT.SDR 2016FA0000044Terminal Block · overheatedFOUND ALTERNATOR OUTPUT CONNECTION ON TERMINAL BLOCK, MS27212-2-4, OVERHEATED. THE IMBEDDED BASE OF THE THREADED POST HAD BECOME COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM THE TERMINAL BLOCK. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF OVERHEATING IN THE MOLDED MATERIAL AT THIS THREADED POST. IT WASSDR CA100602004Elt · failedWHEN TESTING ELT IAW CAR 571, APPENDIX G, THERE WAS NO TRANSMITTED POWER AND NO AUDIO MODULATION. ELT UNIT REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT.SDR RTE2006F00001Bulkhead · crackedDURING ROUTINE SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND FWD PROP SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED NEAR THE BOLT HOLES. NO APPARENT REASON COULD BE DETERMINED. THE PROP BOLTS WERE CORRECTLY TORQUED. THE PROP WAS CORRECTLY CLOCKED. GROUND AND FLIGHT CHECKS SHOWED NO ABNORMAL VIBSDR CA010628026Bearing · failed(CAN) ON CLIMB OUT OF EVA LAKE ENGINE NOISE STARTED GETTING LOUDER AND WITHIN 10-15 SECONDS YOU COULD HEAR A METAL SCREECHING SOUND. FOLLOWED BY A LOUD TAPPING THEN A FINAL BIG BANG WHEN ROD BROKE, CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE.SDR 20001017SH039Pipe · crackedCOWL REMOVED FOR ANNUAL INSP, MASSIVE EXHAUST LEAKS APPARENT AT NR''S 2, 3, AND 4 EXHAUST FLANGES. NR 2 WAS MISSING INBD ATTACH NUT, NR''S 2 AND 4 INLET STACKS IMPROPERLY ORIENTED AND CAUSED FAILURE OF FLANGE GASKET, HAIRLINE CRACK IN MUFFLER AT NR 4 INLET. SDR 20000621SH012Spring · brokenMAGNETO FAILED IN-FLIGHT. INSPECTION REVEALED BROKEN CONTACT SPRING. SPRING BROKE NEAR TRANSITION FROM FLAT SECTION TO RADIUSED EDGE. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED IMPROPER TEMPER OF SPRING OR OTHER MANUFACTURING DEFECT. MAG HAS ONLY 8 HOURS SINCE NEW. (X)SDR CA980403006Wheel · broken(CAN) DURING FLIGHT TRAINING IN SPINS THE COPILOT'S CONTROL WHEEL RIGHT HANDLE CRACKED OFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. REPLACED.SDR 96ZZZX61Magneto · bearing looseTIME SINCE MAGNETO FACTORY REBUILT, 448.4 HOURS. DURING INSPECTION (500-HOURS), DISCOVERED FRONT BEARING RACE WAS LOOSE IN FRONT HOUSING. NOT APPARENT UNTIL WIPED GREASE OFF TO REPLACE WITH NEW GREASE. SUSPECT CAUSE: MAXIMUM TOLERANCE FIT WHEN ASSEMBLED ATSDR BIER950023Limit Switch · malfunctionedFLAPS FAILED TO EXTEND FOR LANDING, FOUND LOWER LIMIT SWITCH ON FLAP LEVER/SWITCH NOT ACTUATING.SDR 95ZZZX3491Mount · crackedFOUND ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED AT CROSS BRACES. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED CHECK AT 100 HOURS AND ANNUALS.
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