# Cessna 172F - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2072414 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 172F - 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: 717 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172f 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 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024 - [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 2011-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-06-02): Engine · TAE 125-01 Engine Installation (Technify Motors STC SA01303WI). Effective May 26, 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 2006-03-08](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 2000-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-01): Fuel Strainer Assembly · Cessna 150F, 150G, 150H and 163 more. Effective May 5, 2000 - [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 93-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-24-15): Instrument Panel Light Rheostat · Cessna F150F, F150G, F150H and 26 more. Effective Feb 11, 1994 - [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 86-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-24-07): Engine Controls Installation · Cessna 150C, 150D, 150E and 142 more. Effective Jan 7, 1987 - [AD 72-03-03 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-03-R3): Wing Flap Actuators Jack Screw · Cessna F150F, F150G, F150H and 83 more. Effective Oct 15, 1984 - [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 68-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-19-05): Utility Category Placard · Textron 172B, 172C, 172D and 3 more. Effective Sep 13, 1968 - [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](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990 - [AD 86-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-26-04) (historical): Shoulder Harness Adjuster · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 120, 140, 140A and 134 more. Effective Jan 6, 1987 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (11) - [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 ## Registered aircraft (717, first 50) - [N100K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100K): [N18t Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N18T%20LTD), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1965, S/N 17252599 - [N100YS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100YS): [Lally Lawrence L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LALLY%20LAWRENCE%20L), [Mooresville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mooresville), built 1965, S/N 17252400 - [N101](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101): [Bene Mary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENE%20MARY%20D), [Ketchum, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Ketchum), built 1964, S/N 17252056 - [N103CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103CT): [Socolosky Stephen Gerard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOCOLOSKY%20STEPHEN%20GERARD), [East Hartford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/East%20Hartford), built 1973, S/N 17253365 - [N1117T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1117T): [Hunziker Mark L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUNZIKER%20MARK%20L), [Creighton, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Creighton), built 1965, S/N 17252759 - [N1129M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1129M): [Techair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TECHAIR%20LLC), [Playa Vista, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Playa%20Vista), S/N 17252240 - [N124PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124PJ): [Northeast Florida Aero Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHEAST%20FLORIDA%20AERO%20CLUB%20INC), [Fleming Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fleming%20Island), built 1964, S/N 17252491 - [N1701](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1701): [Rolston Charles W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROLSTON%20CHARLES%20W), [Shoreview, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Shoreview), built 1964, S/N 17252418 - [N172CD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172CD): [Hnh Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HNH%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Lander, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Lander), built 1964, S/N 17252386 - [N172EG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172EG): [Mondloch Jesse R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONDLOCH%20JESSE%20R), [Freedom, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Freedom), built 1964, S/N 17252003 - [N172GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172GF): [Del Martin Lp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEL%20MARTIN%20LP), [Spring, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spring), built 1965, S/N 17252903 - [N172GX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172GX): [Singleton Randy V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SINGLETON%20RANDY%20V), [Shippensburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Shippensburg), built 1965, S/N 17252756 - [N172KC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172KC): [Wellner Thomas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLNER%20THOMAS%20B), [Bremerton, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bremerton), built 1965, S/N 17252649 - [N172KR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172KR): [Rose Kim M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSE%20KIM%20M), [Mount Vernon, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mount%20Vernon), built 1965, S/N 17252960 - [N172VL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172VL): [Ence Daniel G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENCE%20DANIEL%20G), [Saint George, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Saint%20George), built 1964, S/N 17251968 - [N173VF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N173VF): [Corlee Douglas K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORLEE%20DOUGLAS%20K), [Palm Coast, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palm%20Coast), built 1964, S/N 17252157 - [N17BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17BS): [Sell William T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELL%20WILLIAM%20T), [Orofino, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Orofino), built 1965, S/N 17252856 - [N181TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181TT): [Wilson James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20JAMES), [Bagwell, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bagwell), built 1964, S/N 17252385 - [N1X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1X): [Saitto Jeffrey M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAITTO%20JEFFREY%20M), [Media, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Media), built 1965, S/N 17252958 - [N21RP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21RP): [J-Dawgs Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J-DAWGS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Greenville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Greenville), S/N 17252591 - [N234RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234RM): [Williams Walt A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20WALT%20A), [Mena, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Mena), built 1964, S/N 17252230 - [N2502Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2502Y): [Skinner Norman D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKINNER%20NORMAN%20D), [Osceola, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Osceola), built 1965, S/N 17253227 - [N2545Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2545Y): [California Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALIFORNIA%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Riverside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Riverside), built 1965, S/N 17252552 - [N2586S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2586S): [Casey Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASEY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Mansfield, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Mansfield), S/N 17252809 - [N269RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269RD): [Humphries Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUMPHRIES%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Maysville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Maysville), S/N 17252737 - [N2JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2JH): [Reign Air Charter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REIGN%20AIR%20CHARTER%20CORP), [New Port Richey, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Port%20Richey), built 1964, S/N 17252443 - [N30DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30DB): [Bouchard Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUCHARD%20DEAN), [Glendive, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Glendive), built 1965, S/N 17252702 - [N336RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N336RS): [Airspeed Marketing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRSPEED%20MARKETING%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), S/N 17252228 - [N3507S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3507S): [Bengen Dietrick K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENGEN%20DIETRICK%20K), [Pasco, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Pasco), built 1965, S/N 17253090 - [N370LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N370LA): [Turning Point @ Sonrise Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURNING%20POINT%20%40%20SONRISE%20INC), [Hartsville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Hartsville), built 1964, S/N 17251995 - [N375LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N375LA): built 1965, S/N 17252722 - [N378LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N378LA): [Rials Tommy G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIALS%20TOMMY%20G), [Crystal Springs, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Crystal%20Springs), built 1965, S/N 17252795 - [N411RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411RF): [Foothill Aircraft Sales & Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOOTHILL%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20%26%20SERVICE%20INC), [Upland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Upland), S/N 17252216 - [N41AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41AF): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1965, S/N 17253102 - [N424BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N424BC): [Pikeside Flying Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIKESIDE%20FLYING%20CLUB%20INC), [Martinsburg, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Martinsburg), built 1964, S/N 17252171 - [N439CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N439CE): [Muller Jenny DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLER%20JENNY%20DBA), [Cody, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Cody), built 1965, S/N 17253171 - [N444YZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444YZ): [Blue Aero Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20AERO%20GROUP%20LLC), [Blairstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Blairstown), built 1965, S/N 17253119 - [N4991B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4991B): [Stapleton Kenneth E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAPLETON%20KENNETH%20E), [Nocona, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Nocona), built 1965, S/N 17252588 - [N505F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505F): [Novotny Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOVOTNY%20PAUL%20A), [Elk River, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Elk%20River), built 1964, S/N 17251911 - [N5100F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5100F): [Air & Space Education Instittute Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20%26%20SPACE%20EDUCATION%20INSTITTUTE%20INC), [Pine Knot, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Pine%20Knot), built 1964, S/N 17251947 - [N5108F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5108F): [Cooper Gerald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOPER%20GERALD%20W), [Kennewick, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kennewick), built 1965, S/N 17252727 - [N5113F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5113F): [Vtf LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VTF%20LLC), [Winter Haven, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winter%20Haven), built 1965, S/N 17252762 - [N5115F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5115F): [Sunrise Equipment Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNRISE%20EQUIPMENT%20CO), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), built 1965, S/N 17252776 - [N5116F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5116F): [Mancuso Donald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANCUSO%20DONALD%20R), [Weatherford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Weatherford), built 1965, S/N 17252783 - [N5120F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5120F): [United States Air Force](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20STATES%20AIR%20FORCE), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1965, S/N 17252811 - [N5122F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5122F): [Ray Richard H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAY%20RICHARD%20H), [Franklin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Franklin), built 1965, S/N 17252825 - [N5125F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5125F): [Eckles Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECKLES%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Holdenville, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Holdenville), built 1965, S/N 17252846 - [N5126F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5126F): [Ekblad Carl A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EKBLAD%20CARL%20A), [New Port Richey, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Port%20Richey), built 1965, S/N 17252853 - [N5127F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5127F): [Dolan Ross R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOLAN%20ROSS%20R), [Portland, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Portland), built 1965, S/N 17252860 - [N5131F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5131F): [Woerle Edward R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOERLE%20EDWARD%20R), [Rossville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Rossville), built 1965, S/N 17252888 All 717: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172f/aircraft.md ## STCs approved for it (472, first 50) - [STC SA00019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00019WI): Installation of replacement stabilizer and elevator tips. Curry Aviation LLC - [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 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 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 SA00194WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00194WI): Installation of replacement stabilizer and elevator tips. Horton STOL Craft - [STC SA00211AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00211AT): 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 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 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 SA00520WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00520WI): Installation of engine mount gussets.. Air Plains Services Corporation - [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 - [STC SA00678SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00678SE): Installation of J. P. Instruments 8Jimline EGT-100 series primary instruments. J P Instruments - [STC SA00680SE (3 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(3%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA00709CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709CH): Installation of replacement wing root vent described by Dwg Nos. 8-30-96-1& 8-30-96-2, no rev, both dtd 8/30/96, or later FAA app rev.. Flight Products, Inc - [STC SA00709LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709LA): Installation of control wheel. Includes provisions only for a push-to-talk (PTT) switch. Separate FAA approval of PTT switch is required.. Trevor Burward-Hoy - [STC SA00709SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709SE): Installation of replacement control surface skin panels.. Athena Aircraft, LLC - [STC SA00728SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00728SE): Installation of various models of the Continental IO360 Engine. Mr. Thomas Anderson All 472: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172f/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (568, 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 CEN26LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA273), Jul 28, 2026: Cessna 172F (N7978U), Antigo, WI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR25FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA294), Sep 26, 2025: Cessna 172F (N8219U), Battle Ground, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA377), Sep 13, 2025: Cessna 172F (N7774A), Lancaster, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA25LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA216), Jun 2, 2025: Cessna 172F (N5200F), Vero Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN24FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA305), Aug 6, 2024: Cessna 172F (N7905U), Brazoria, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB CEN24LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA232), Jun 19, 2024: Cessna 172F (N8725U), Ruston, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind. - [NTSB GAA23WA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA202), Jul 9, 2023: Cessna 150H (N8473U), Cayo District, Belize, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CEN23LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA067), Dec 21, 2022: Cessna 172F (N8768U), Auburn Hills, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation. - [NTSB WPR22FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA188), May 26, 2022: Cessna 172F (N5532R), Show Low, AZ, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight.… - [NTSB ERA22LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA212), Apr 30, 2022: Cessna 172F (N5704R), Hampton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s application of excessive left brake during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action… - [NTSB ERA22LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA171), Mar 27, 2022: Cessna 172 (N8431U), Sparta, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly affix left main landing gear components, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear during the accident flight. - [NTSB WPR21LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA322), Aug 3, 2021: Cessna 172F (N53350), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane's jet blast while taxiing. - [NTSB CEN21LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA316), Jul 11, 2021: Cessna 172F (N5340R), Eagle Butte, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 connecting rod. - [NTSB ERA21LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA176), Apr 6, 2021: Cessna 172F (N5424R), Fayetteville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover. - [NTSB ERA21LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA056), Nov 25, 2020: Cessna 172 (N8125U), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The Cessna pilot’s failure to tune his radio to the common traffic advisory frequency, which resulted in a lack of awareness of the other aircraft operating at the airport. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ANC20CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA018), Feb 6, 2020: Cessna 172 (N817PS), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN20LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA043), Dec 19, 2019: Cessna 172 (N5406R), Harrison, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during approach to land due to carburetor icing during a simulated engine failure, which resulted in impact with trees. - [NTSB GAA20CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA006), Oct 5, 2019: Cessna 172 (N7871U), Kaplan, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a pole during an off-airport landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA544), Sep 12, 2019: Cessna 172F (N5229F), Hemet, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB GAA19CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA486), Aug 4, 2019: Cessna 172 (N424BC), Bayse, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA19CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA323), Jun 9, 2019: Cessna 172 (N5344R), Yellow Pine, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down with insufficient runway remaining to stop on the runway, a runway overrun, and subsequent collision with bushes and… - [NTSB GAA19CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA269), May 14, 2019: Cessna 172 (N8159U), Tomball, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB WPR19LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA140), May 6, 2019: Cessna 172 (N8887U), Red Rock, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN18FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA088), Jan 27, 2018: Cessna 172F (N8559U), Williamsport, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and descent and collision with trees. - [NTSB GAA17CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA476), Aug 5, 2017: Cessna 172 (N8226U), Drexel, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA17CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA223), Apr 8, 2017: Cessna 172 (N8350U), New Carlisle, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other pilot’s decision to land on an occupied runway and his failure to see and avoid the airplane. - [NTSB CEN16LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA297), Jul 31, 2016: Cessna 172F (N211FC), Newark, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended… - [NTSB WPR16LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA138), Jul 5, 2016: Cessna 172 (N7870U), Brookings, OR, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of situational awareness during the departure turn in dark night conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. - [NTSB GAA16CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA215), May 1, 2016: Cessna 172 (N5700R), Boise, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. - [NTSB ANC15LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA033), Jun 1, 2015: Cessna 172 (N8525U), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the other pilot’s failure to follow Federal Aviation… - [NTSB CEN15LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA122), Jan 25, 2015: Cessna 172F (N8368U), Routt County, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain. - [NTSB CEN15LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA111), Jan 19, 2015: Cessna 172F (N7854U), Lowell, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around after not applying sufficient engine power. - [NTSB ERA14CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA398), Aug 14, 2014: Cessna 172F (N8432U), Oxford, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA14CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA278), May 31, 2014: Cessna 172F (N8394U), Mount Pleasant, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's incorrect takeoff procedures from the soft grass runway and his delay in aborting the takeoff after recognizing slow acceleration. - [NTSB ANC14CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA033), May 30, 2014: Cessna 172F (N8646U), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper inflight planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's selection of a low cruise flight altitude, which provided little time… - [NTSB ERA14LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA008), Oct 5, 2013: Cessna 172 - F (N8715U), Gainesville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB WPR13CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA139), Mar 2, 2013: Cessna 172F (N8713U), Nampa, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot of another airplane, who was taxiing with no intent for flight, to maintain proper visual lookout. - [NTSB WPR13LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA098), Jan 20, 2013: Cessna 172F (N5208F), Marysville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle. Contributing to the accident… - [NTSB ERA13LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA075), Dec 2, 2012: Cessna 172F (N8475U), Albemarle, NC, minor damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane’s rotating propeller. - [NTSB ERA12CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA320), May 5, 2012: Cessna 172F (N5551R), Cambridge, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a takeoff in variable crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA12CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA053), Oct 28, 2011: Cessna 172F (N5613R), Smoketown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in a collision with a tree. - [NTSB ERA12CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA036), Oct 17, 2011: Cessna 172F (N5419R), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR11CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA413), Aug 29, 2011: Cessna 172F (N8698U), Atlanta, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB CEN11LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA388), May 28, 2011: Cessna 172 (N5663R), Ironton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR10CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA311), Jul 8, 2010: Cessna 172F (N8793U), Rancho Murieta, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB ENG10RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10RA025), Apr 10, 2010: Tupolev TU154 (N101), Smolensk, Russia, destroyed, 89 fatal - [NTSB WPR10LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA087), Dec 17, 2009: Cessna 172F (N8520U), Corona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA09LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA132), Jan 9, 2009: Cessna 172 (N28RP), Hardin, KY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his impairment from illegal drug use. - [NTSB CEN09CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA053), Nov 5, 2008: Cessna 172F (N5556R), Hutchinson, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The bird that the airplane struck while on final approach. - [NTSB LAX08CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA214), Jul 6, 2008: Cessna 172F (N8881U), Pomona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane. All 568: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172f/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (428, 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. - [Accident 20260728010259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260728010259A), Jul 28, 2026: Cessna 172F (N7978U), Antigo, WI, Substantial damage. On 7/28/2026 at approximately 2342Z a C172F experienced an inadvertent lateral runway excursion during the landing rollout. Aircraft travelled about 500FT on… - [Incident 20260617006779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260617006779I), Jun 17, 2026: Cessna 172F (N8411U), Shreveport, LA, Minor damage. During departure, the pilot reported a bird strike on the left-hand wing. The bird impacted the pitot tube, resulting in the loss of airspeed indication. The… - [Accident 20250926014929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250926014929A), Sep 26, 2025: Cessna 172F (N8219U), Battle Ground, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On September 26, 2025, a Cessna 172F was destroyed in an accident at Goheen Airport (W52) near Battle Ground, Washington, at approximately 1306 pacific… - [Accident 20250913014449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250913014449A), Sep 13, 2025: Cessna 172F (N7774A), Lancaster, TX, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he arrived at the airport that morning around 6 am for a time building flight with another rated pilot who did not show up. He was asked… - [Accident 20250601006239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601006239A), Jun 1, 2025: Cessna 172 (N5200F), Vero Beach, FL, Destroyed. [privacy data omitted], A Cessna 172F, departed from kjax (jacksonville international airport) en route to kvrb (Vero Beach Regional) with a practice approach… - [Incident 20241203018799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241203018799I), Dec 3, 2024: Cessna 172F (N8757U), Edina, MO, No damage. On December 03, 2024, a Cessna 172 landed in a field 3 miles nnw of Edina, MO after experiencing a loss of engine power On a VFR flight from the departure… - [Accident 20240806009299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240806009299A), Aug 6, 2024: Cessna 172F (N7905U), Brazoria, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft started takeoff roll vered to the left of the runway climbed approximately 100FT in the air flew 100 yards dived into the ground. - [Accident 20240619007689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240619007689A), Jun 19, 2024: Cessna 172F (N8725U), Ruston, LA, Substantial damage. The pilot was attempting to land the aircraft, he hit the runway with the propellers and left wing. He then ran off of the runway, getting better control of… - [Incident 20240527011029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240527011029I), May 27, 2024: Cessna 172F (N8364U), Newberry, FL, No damage. May 27, 2024, 1455UTC, pilot relayed mayday over guard frequency. Aircraft stated they had no thrust and were shutting down engine. Aircraft was able to glide… - [Incident 20230731013079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230731013079I), Jul 31, 2023: Cessna 172F (N8392U), Beaufort, SC, No damage. Inforation based on pilots statement; coming in to land at karw (Beaufort executive) at around 11:30PM local switched from approach to advisory frequency at… - [Incident 20230301005359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230301005359I), Mar 1, 2023: Cessna 172F (N8716U), St. Louis, MO, Minor damage. During a training flight the student performed a loss of engine simulation and upon retracting the flaps from 20 degrees to 10 degrees a loud pop occurred. The… - [Incident 20221226019519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221226019519I), Dec 26, 2022: Cessna 172F (N8354U), Lampasas, TX, No damage. While on approach to lzz runway 34 under VFR conditions with clear skies and a slow wind from the north east and temperature at approximately 60 degrees… - [Accident 20221221019619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221221019619A), Dec 21, 2022: Cessna 172F (N8768U), Auburn Hills, MI, Substantial damage. The airmen had changed his own oil to [privacy data omitted] 100 50 weight summer oil, 3 months prior. He was unfamilar with cold weather operations, having… - [Incident 20221009015959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221009015959I), Oct 9, 2022: Cessna 172F (N5125F), Alpine, TX, Minor damage. On October 9, 2022, at 0942 CDT, a Cessna 172F bearing [privacy data omitted] landed in a field approximately 1/2 mile of departure end. The aircraft was being… - [Incident 20220723013059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220723013059I), Jul 23, 2022: Cessna 172F (N8322U), Knoxville, TN, Minor damage. Aircraft [privacy data omitted]came in high and fast on landing and failed to put the gear down. Aircraft came to a stop and occupants exited aircraft without… - [Accident 20220525008739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220525008739A), May 25, 2022: Cessna 172F (N5532R), Show Low, AZ, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft departed runway 25 and was having trouble gaining altatude and impacted the ground about 1 mile from the end of runway 25 - [Accident 20220430006049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220430006049A), Apr 30, 2022: Cessna 172F (N5704R), Hampton, GA, Substantial damage. On April 30, 2022, at approximately 1330 a student pilot and instructor were conducting training on runway 24 at Atlanta Speedway Airport (khmp), in Hampton,… - [Incident 20220327011869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220327011869I), Mar 27, 2022: Cessna 172F (N8431U), Sparta, TN, Minor damage. During a training flight the CFI and his student were retured to their home airport. (Upper Cumberland Regional Airport) (srb) During the inital touchdown they… - [Incident 20210913015689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210913015689I), Sep 13, 2021: Cessna 172F (N8310U), Blountville, TN, No damage. On 9/13/21 [privacy data omitted] was instructing a student in a simulated engine failure at ktri airport. The tower approved the short approach and they were… - [Accident 20210803013439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210803013439A), Aug 3, 2021: Cessna 172F (N53350), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. Accident caused by jet blast. These are the instructor pilot and student pilot statements. Substantial damage to the aircraft. Right wing spar bent near the… - [Accident 20210711010609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210711010609A), Jul 11, 2021: Cessna 172F (N5340R), Eagle Butte, SD, Substantial damage. July 11, 2021 at 09:45AM central daylight time, a Cessna 172F sustained substantial damage when the aircraft had an engine failure and made an emergency… - [Accident 20210406003709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210406003709A), Apr 6, 2021: Cessna 172F (N5424R), Fayetteville, NC, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed long and fast; pilot put nose down and applied the brakes. The aircraft veered to the left side of the runway. The aircraft departed the… - [Accident 20201125021421A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201125021421A), Nov 25, 2020: Cessna 172F (N8125U), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. On November 25, 2020 at 0010 eastern daylight time (EDT), N8125U, a 1964 Cessna 172, and N777CM, a 1964 aero commander, struck each other after landing on the… - [Incident 20200711004779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200711004779I), Jul 11, 2020: Cessna 172F (N7989U), Lake Butler, FL, No damage. Pilot states he was cruising at 4500 ft. from kcty to kheg when the engine began to run rough and cut out. Was able to restart but roughness continued along… - [Incident 20200530003359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200530003359I), May 30, 2020: Cessna 172F (N5636R), Ogden, UT, Minor damage. The airman was returning to land at kogd from a flight in the local area and noticed the visibility was beginng to drop and the winds were getting stronger.… - [Accident 20200206000299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200206000299A), Feb 6, 2020: Cessna 172F (N817PS), Lake George, AK, Substantial damage. On 02/06/2020 at 1130 local the aircraft departed merrill field to overfly knix glacier with the pilot, and the pilot's wife's uncle and cousin. The aircraft… - [Accident 20191219020059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191219020059A), Dec 19, 2019: Cessna 172F (N5406R), Harrison, OH, Substantial damage. On December 18, 2019, at approximately 19:15 p.m. eastern daylight time (0015 zulu), Cessna 172F, N5406R collided with trees at the approach end of runway 01… - [Accident 20191004019099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191004019099A), Oct 4, 2019: Cessna 172F (N7871U), Kaplan, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot reported aircraft engine died at approximately 3500 feet and after several attempts to restart decided to make an emergency landing. Aircraft went over a… - [Accident 20190912013089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190912013089A), Sep 12, 2019: Cessna 172F (N5229F), Hemet, CA, Substantial damage. 09/12/2019: A Cessna 172 aircraft, N52295 initiated an emergency landing in a field adjacent to the Hemet airport (khmt). Upon landing in a field south west of… - [Accident 20190804015679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190804015679A), Aug 4, 2019: Cessna 172F (N424BC), Basye, VA, Substantial damage. On August 4, 2019, at approximately 1400, N424BC, a Cessna 172F took off from sky bryce airport (VG18). The pilot reported that he had an impending stall… - [Accident 20190609006319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190609006319A), Jun 9, 2019: Cessna 172F (N5344R), Shearer, ID, Substantial damage. The pilot left his base camp at mosses creek (1U1) with one passenger, and was checking out areas to go fishing. Pilot flew over Shearer airfield (2U5), and… - [Incident 20190518004849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190518004849I), May 18, 2019: Cessna 172F (N5200F), Boynton Beach, FL, Minor damage. On may 18 2019, at approximately 1930 EST, a Cessna 172F , N5200F, registered to a private individual, made an emergency landing on the 17th green of pine tree… - [Accident 20190514004629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190514004629A), May 14, 2019: Cessna 172F (N8159U), Tomball, TX, Substantial damage. Student pilot given authority to land runway 17R @ dwh airport. During landing roll out, as speed slowed, student pilot drifted towards the edge of the runway… - [Accident 20190505015819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190505015819A), May 5, 2019: Cessna 172F (N8887U), Red Rock, AZ, Substantial damage. On may 5th, 2019, N8887U lost engine power while on a flight from carlsbad, CA (crq) to marana, AZ (avq). The pilot made a forced landing on a narrow rural… - [Incident 20180827012409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180827012409I), Aug 27, 2018: Cessna 172F (N5229F), Hemet, CA, No damage. During his third unsupervised flight, the pilot had taken off from Hemet-Ryan Airport (khmt) in aircraft N5229F, with the intentions of flying back to March… - [Accident 20180127006669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180127006669A), Jan 27, 2018: Cessna 172F (N8559U), Williamsport, IN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On January 27, 2018 at approximately 1:30AM eastern standard time, a 1965 Cessna 172-F, N8559U was destroyed following collision with the ground while… - [Accident 20170804012779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170804012779A), Aug 4, 2017: Cessna 172F (N8226U), Drexel, MO, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted to take off down hill from an unimproved dirt surface located at a construction site. The top soil had been removed down to a clay surface. The… - [Accident 20170408024489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170408024489A), Apr 8, 2017: Cessna 172F (N8350U), New Carlisle, OH, Substantial damage. Both aircraft were landing on the same runway, in opposite directions. The wind was light and variable so either runway was appropriate. While in the pattern,… - [Incident 20170302004309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170302004309I), Mar 2, 2017: Cessna 172F (N8524U), Anchorage, AK, No damage. Due to the low air temperature of 14 degrees f, the pilot preheated the aircraft for several hours until the EGT read 85 degrees f. he sampled the fuel tanks… - [Incident 20161103017349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161103017349I), Nov 3, 2016: Cessna 172F (N5417R), Senoia, GA, No damage. On November 3, 2016, at approximately 1430 local time, Cessna aircraft model 172F, N5417R, was conducting a training flight from franklin, NC (1A5), to… - [Accident 20160731012789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160731012789A), Jul 31, 2016: Cessna 172F (N211FC), Newark, IL, Substantial damage. During a flight from oshkosh, Wisconsin (kosh) to morris Illinois (C09), N211FC, a Cessna 172 (CE-172) encountered mechanical issues with the aircraft?s engine… - [Accident 20160704013839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160704013839A), Jul 4, 2016: Cessna 172F (N7870U), Brookings, OR, Destroyed, 3 fatal. N7870U took off from Brookings, OR (bok) at 1055, 07/04/16, to grants pass, OR (3S8). The airplane was reported as missing in the early morning hours of… - [Incident 20160514006249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160514006249I), May 14, 2016: Cessna 172F (N8566U), Currituck Count, NC, Minor damage. On 05/14/2016 [privacy data omitted] pilot certificate [privacy data omitted] was PIC in Cessna 172 N8566U. Upon returning to Currituck county(onx) airport… - [Accident 20160501004499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160501004499A), May 1, 2016: Cessna 172F (N5700R), Boise, ID, Substantial damage. The pilot was in the pattern and cleared to land on 10R at Gowen Field. The Boise tower announced they would be switching to the runways 28 due to the winds… - [Incident 20150725011719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150725011719I), Jul 25, 2015: Cessna 172F (N8199U), New Century, KS, Minor damage. Student pilot was landing on rwy 4 at ixd. When the pilot began his flare for landing, a wind gust caused the aircraft to drag the left wing tip on the runway… - [Accident 20150531008542A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150531008542A), May 31, 2015: Cessna 172F (N8525U), Talkeetna, AK, Destroyed. On may 31, 2015, about 1720 Alaska daylight time, a wheel/ski equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N1694M, and tricycle gear equipped Cessna 172 airplane, N8525U,… - [Accident 20150125000839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150125000839A), Jan 25, 2015: Cessna 172F (N8368U), Routt County, CO, Destroyed. On 1/25/2015 at approximately 1120 hrs. MST, N8368U, a Cessna model 172F aircraft was destroyed after impacting terrain near rabbit ears pass, Routt County,… - [Accident 20150119000349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150119000349A), Jan 19, 2015: Cessna 172F (N7854U), Lowell, MI, Substantial damage. N7854U a Cessna 172F performed a go around after missing landing touch down zone, during the climb out aircraft stalled subsequently impacting the ground. - [Accident 20140813015739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140813015739A), Aug 13, 2014: Cessna 172F (N8432U), Oxford, NC, Substantial damage. Pilot made a hard landing. According to a witness he heard a loud crash and the sound of screeching tires on the pavement. Witness noticed the aircraft… - [Accident 20140531008369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140531008369A), May 31, 2014: Cessna 172F (N8394U), Mt Pleasant, PA, Substantial damage. The pilot stated - on the takeoff roll the aircraft could not accelerate to lift-off speed (vr) due to the high grass (3-4 inches) runway length 1640 feet.… All 428: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172f/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (52, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026FA0000806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000806), Oct 1, 2026: TORQUE TUBE. SHEARED. UPON COMPLETING A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, NOTICED SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE METAL SKIN THAT RUNS OVER THE CONNECTION POINTS BETWEEN THE HORIZONTAL STAB & ELEVATOR. THE - [SDR 2021FA0000403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000403), Nov 2, 2021: OIL SYSTEM. BENT. CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT WERE PRACTICING STALLS WHEN, AFTER 3 OR 4 STALLS, THE YOKE JAMMED IN THE REAR POSITION AND THE AIRCRAFT WENT INTO A SPIN - [SDR 2020FA0000448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000448), Oct 16, 2020: SPAR. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS UNDER AN 2020 ANNUAL INSPECTION. FAA ASI WERE ON SITE PERFORMING AS IA AUDIT. NOTICED A STRUCTURAL CRACK (1/4 INCH) AND GOUGE ON STRUCTURAL ON LOWE - [SDR 2020FA0000108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000108), May 21, 2019: FUEL LINE. CHAFED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE MAIN FUEL LINE IN THE COCKPIT BELOW THE COPILOT LEFT RUDDER WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFED BY THE RIGHT STEERING ROD. AS THE STEERING ROD S - [SDR 2018FA0000405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000405), Sep 22, 2018: SERVO. BINDING. ELEVATOR AND AILERON SERVO'S STUCK IN FLIGHT. OWNER/PILOT CLEARED WITH FORCE. REMOVED OLD UNIT AND REPLACED WITH MANUFACTURES NEW REPLACEMENT PART. RETURNED AIR - [SDR 2013FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000411), Jul 17, 2013: SKIN. CORRODED. REMOVED TOP DOOR HINGE BECAUSE OF LOOSE RIVETS. DOOR SKIN .032 VERY CORRODED, NOT VERY MUCH WAS HOLDING THE TOP HINGE ON. RECOMMENDATION IS TO INSPECT AREA MORE - [SDR CA130715004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130715004), Jul 2, 2013: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) DURING DESCENT, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED UNCOMMANDED AS THE TORQUE, FUEL FLOW AND COMPRESSOR SPEED ACCELERATED OVER A 2 SECOND PERIOD. THE ENGINE THEN STABI - [SDR CA121105027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121105027), Nov 5, 2012: ELT. NO TEST. (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING THE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF THE ELT IAW CAR 571, APPENDIX G. THE PULSE REPITITION RATE OF THE UNIT WAS OK AT THE START OF THE TEST BUT DR - [SDR CA121019005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121019005), Oct 18, 2012: U BOLT. SHEARED. (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF MLG, NOTICED THAT MLG "U" BOLT HAD SHEARED AT THE POINT WHERE THE NUT MEETS THE MLG BLOCK. - [SDR 2011FA0000463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000463), Jun 1, 2011: EXHAUST RISER. DAMAGED. EXHAUST SYS WAS INSTALLED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 180 HP CONVERSION. THE NR1 EXHAUST RISER WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY SEVERED APPROX .3750 -.5 INCH BELOW THE WELD L - [SDR 2009FA0000749](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000749), Aug 25, 2009: YOKE. BROKEN. THE ELEVATOR YOKE FAILED AT THE LOWER PORTION SLIGHTLY ABOVE (2 INCHES)THE PUSH PULL TUBE ATTACHMENT,DURING FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK. IT WAS FOUND THAT SERVICE BULL - [SDR 2009FA0000937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000937), Aug 22, 2009: YOKE. BROKEN. ACFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE WELD ASSY- YOLK (PN 0511782-16) APPROX 3 INCHES ABOVE THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD ATTACH POINT AT THE LOWER BEARING (PN - [SDR 2008FA0000635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000635), Aug 24, 2008: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. AC WAS NOT OPERATING UNDER PART 135, IT WAS UNDER PART 91 FLIGHT WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED. PILOT STATEMENT "ENROUTE, AS WE CRESTED THE MOUNTAINS, THE ENGINE START - [SDR 2007FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000459), Apr 4, 2007: BRACKET. BROKEN. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION BRACKET (PN 04140616-1-532). FOUND BROKEN AND CRACKED IN OTHER LOCATIONS. LOCATED UNDER FLOOR CENTER SECTION AT FLIGHT CONTROL BELL CRA - [SDR CA060405009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060405009), Apr 5, 2006: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. OIL SCREEN BYPASS LIGHT CAME ON INFLIGHT. SCREEN INSPECTION FOUND FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METAL IN QUANTITY. - [SDR AU510002001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002001), Jun 10, 2005: FORK. CORRODED. RT AILERON BELLCRANK FORK CORRODED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AWB 27-1. AIRCRAFT HAS SPENT MOST OF ITS LIFE OUTDOORS. - [SDR CA050324008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050324008), Mar 16, 2005: PISTON. ERODED. (CAN) TOP LAND OF PISTON ERODED AWAY AND HOLE BURNED THROUGH PISTON BELOW 3RD RING FROM HEAD OR TOP OF PISTON. PISTON EXPANDED FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SCUFFED A - [SDR 2005FA0000366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000366), Feb 1, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING A BORESCOPE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RT REAR SPAR AT THE IB FLAP TRACK ATTACH POINT. PROBABLE CAUSE IS FATIGUE. THIS IS A VERY HIGH TIME, AC - [SDR 2004FA0000284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000284), Mar 3, 2004: U BOLT. SHEARED. FOUND U BOLT ON LT MAIN GEAR SHEARED IN THREAD AREA UNDER NUT. PROBABLY NUT WAS OVERTORQUED. - [SDR 2003FA0000306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000306), Mar 20, 2003: BAFFLE. BROKEN. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUE - [SDR 2003FA0000291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000291), Mar 14, 2003: BAFFLE. BROKEN. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. COULD CAUSE FUEL STARVATION DU - [SDR 2003FA0000290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000290), Mar 14, 2003: BAFFLE. BROKEN. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUE - [SDR CA020530006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020530006), May 16, 2002: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BELLCRANK BRACKET P/N 0513063-3 IN THE BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY, FRONT DOOR POST WAS CRACKED. THE FORWAR - [SDR AU001079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001079), Nov 8, 2000: SPAR. CORRODED. (AUS) WING CENTER SECTION SPAR TO PN 0512124-35 AND PN 0512124-36 LT AND RT DOOR POST CHANNELS HAD ATTACHMENT RIVETS CORRODED WITH RIVET HEADS MISSING. (X) - [SDR 20000714SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000714SH008), Mar 4, 2000: ADAPTER. FRETTED. DURING ANNUAL CONDITION INSP, RT ELEVATOR WAS FOUND LOOSE ON THE TORQUE TUBE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RIVETS HOLDING THE TORQUE TUBE ADAPTER (PN 0532 - [SDR AU990833](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990833), Jul 1, 1999: BRACKET. CRACKED. (AUS) ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ATTACHMENT BRACKET SUPPORT CRACKED. - [SDR AU990832](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990832), May 7, 1999: SPAR. CORRODED. (AUS) RIGHT WING MAIN SPAR AND SPAR CAP CONTAINED EXTENSIVE CORROSION. RIBS AND SKIN ALSO CORRODED. - [SDR AU980863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980863), Jul 14, 1998: FITTING. CORRODED. (AUS) LT AND RT AILERON BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACHMENT AREA CORRODED. ALL BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACHMENT RIVETS WERE REMOVED AND 'AN' NUTS AND BOLTS INSTALLED. PART TOTAL - [SDR AU980862](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980862), Jul 14, 1998: SPAR. CRACKED. (AUS) WING REAR SPAR CRACKED IN WEB RADIUS. THE CRACK WAS CONFIRMED USING DYE PENETRANT NDI. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 5,343. - [SDR AU980861](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980861), Jul 14, 1998: DISC. CORRODED. (AUS) RT BRAKE DISC SEVERELY RUSTED AND CRACKED AROUND THE DISC AT THE DISC TO SUPPORT HUB WELD. - [SDR 98ZZZX1998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1998), Apr 17, 1998: VALVE. FAILED. AIRCRAFT BROUGHT IN BECAUSE FUEL VALVE WOULD NOT DRAW FROM PROPER TANK. VALVE HAD BEEN WORKED ON 2 TIMES BEFORE BY OTHER SHOPS. OPTED TO REPLACE VALVE WITH NEW - [SDR 98ZZZX777](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX777), Jan 28, 1998: PISTON. MISMANUFACTURED. OIL FILTER ADAPTER LONGITUDINAL HOLE IN PISTON DOES NOT INTERSECT HOLES DRILLED THROUGH THE CIRCUMFERENCE. NO OIL IS ALLOWED TO THE FILTER ELEMENT. REPLACED PIS - [SDR 97ZZZX4503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4503), Oct 11, 1997: O-RING. DETERIORATED. A FUEL ODOR BECAME NOTICEABLE THEN STRONG IN THE CABIN OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CHECKED AND NO LEAKS WERE VISIBLE. ONLY AFTER A FU - [SDR 97ZZZX4732](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4732), Oct 10, 1997: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. ACFT OWNER/PILOT REPORTED TURN COORDINATOR INDICATING 1 FULL BALL OUT OF CENTER AND EXCESSIVE RUDDER PRESS REQUIRED TO HOLD COORDINATION. MX DETERMINED RUDDER W - [SDR 97ZZZX4731](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4731), Oct 10, 1997: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. ACFT OWNER/PILOT REPORTED TURN COORDINATOR INDICATING 1 FULL BALL OUT OF CENTER AND EXCESSIVE RUDDER PRESS REQUIRED TO HOLD COORDINATION. MX DETERMINED RUDDER W - [SDR 97ZZZX4641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4641), Oct 9, 1997: PISTON PIN. FAILED. OIL SCREEN FULL OF METAL AND COLLAPSED. FOUND PIN PLUG NR 6 CYLINDER FAILED. PIN PLUG IN NR 2 CYLINDER EXPANDED AND LOOSENED. SUBMITTER STATED ALUMINUM PLUGS AR - [SDR 97ZZZX4449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4449), Sep 5, 1997: CONNECT ROD. BROKEN. ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BROKE AT ROD CAP .25 INCH BEFORE THREAD. - [SDR 97ZZZX1822](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1822), Mar 14, 1997: CAP. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LOWER NOSE GEAR STRUT SECURING CAP CRACKED IN HALF AT RT ATTACH POINT. SUSPECT CAUSE IGNORING NOSE GEAR SHIMMY PROBLEMS/LOOSE TO - [SDR AU970086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970086), Feb 7, 1997: FLAP. DAMAGED. (AUS) RH FLAP DISTORTED - FLAP HAD A BUILT IN CHORDWISE TWIST OFAPPROXIMATELY 2.5 DEGREES - FLAP HAD BEEN DAMAGED AND REPAIRED ON 23/7/68 - FLAP HAD WORN FLAP T - [SDR 96ZZZX4219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4219), Aug 7, 1996: BRACKET. RIVETS PULLED. INVESTIGATION FOR A SAGGING ELEVATOR WITH GUST LOCK IN PLACE, FOUND BRACKET ASSY MOUNTING RIVETS PULLED. BRACKET ASSY IS MOUNT POINT FOR ELEVATOR BELLCRANK. WIT - [SDR 96ZZZX3067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3067), May 14, 1996: BEARING BLOCK. CORRODED. COMPLAINT AT ANNUAL THAT AIRCRAFT IS HARD TO STEER. FOUND RUDDER BEARING BLOCKS CORRODED RESTRICTING MOVEMENT OF RUDDER PEDALS. LACK OF LUBRICATION ON RUDDER BA - [SDR 96ZZZX2172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2172), Mar 27, 1996: BRACKET. FAILURE. FOUND FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ELEVATOR FORWARD BELLCRANK BRACKET. SUSPECT CAUSED BY A STRONG TAIL WIND AT THE TIE-DOWN LOCATION, FLEXING THE ELEVATOR AGAINST THE - [SDR 96ZZZX875](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX875), Feb 1, 1996: BRACKET. CRACKED. ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ASSY BRACKET FOUND CRACKED. REPLACEMENT PART IS MUCH HEAVIER. - [SDR CA960126034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960126034), Jan 12, 1996: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN)AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THIS AIRCRAFT THE FORWARD ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE LOCATION IS AT THE LEFT FORWARD ATTACHMENT - [SDR 95ZZZX6614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6614), Nov 1, 1995: VALVE. DEFECTIVE. DURING OVERHAUL, THERMOSTATIC BYPASS WAS INSPECTED. IN ADDITION TO CRIMP NUT BEING LOOSE, SNAP RING THAT HOLDS BODY OFF VALVE WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY. - [SDR 95ZZZX6152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6152), Oct 2, 1995: PISTON. BROKEN. LOW COMPRESSION ON NR 1 CYLINDER (80/60) FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. DISCOVERED OIL RING MISSING AND PISTON SKIRT BROKEN OFF. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS CAUSED BY I - [SDR 95ZZZX1465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1465), Mar 21, 1995: PISTON. CRACKED. PISTON CRACKED ON NR 3 CYL. TOTAL TIME SINCE O/H MAJOR, 48 HOURS. CRACK WAS FROM LOWER OIL RING GROOVE UPWARD APPROX 1.5 INCHES. CYLINDER AND ALL COMPONENTS CHE - [SDR 95ZZZX941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX941), Feb 9, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. WORN. CARBURETOR HEAT CABLE IS A SPLIT CABLE. ONE PART CONTROLS FILTER AIR FLOW, OTHER PART CONTROLS HOT AIR, HOT AIR CABLE WORE THROUGH ALL THE WAY WHERE IT EXITS CA - [SDR 95ZZZX804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX804), Jan 20, 1995: BRACKET. CRACKED. RIGHT OUTBOARD GEAR SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED. CRACK IS ON U-BOLT MOUNT HOLE (FORWARD) AND EXTENDS TO OUTBOARD SIDE OF BRACKET. CRACK FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPECT - [SDR 95ZZZX1303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1303), Jan 13, 1995: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE FIREWALL, THE FORWARD BULKHEAD OF THE FRONT DOOR POST BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND CRACKED. THERE WAS A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES IN All 52: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172f/reports.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Cessna/Walker 172F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-walker-172f): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2072415 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.