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Cessna 172K

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2072430

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
172K
Registry code
2072430
Registered
1,026 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · 4 cycle
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 · 1,471

1968Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 39

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 · 10

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 · 1,026

N102LAIowa Lakes Community College · Estherville, IAS/N 17259038N111TKMclendon Thomas A · Crockett, TXBuilt 1968 · S/N 17257828N1170MBryson William H III · Cook, MNBuilt 1969 · S/N 17258670
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STCs approved for this model · 487

STC SA00019WIInstallation of replacement stabilizer and elevator tipsCurry Aviation LLCSTC SA00024NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00033WIInstallation of flap and aileron gap seaps.Flight Enhancements
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NTSB investigations · 699

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 73 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

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

NTSB CEN26LA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Topeka, KSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing which resulted in a collision with fence poles on either side of a gate which was not intended for airplanes.Apr 17, 2026 · N84794 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172K · Amery, WIOn January 16, 2026, about 1130 central standard time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N79118, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amery, Wisconsin. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Jan 16, 2026 · N79118 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA361Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172K · Salisbury, CTOn September 20, 2025, about 1733 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172K, N78938, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Salisbury, Connecticut. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction sustained minor injuries. The…Sep 20, 2025 · N78938 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 695

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

Incident 20260802011959ICessna 172K · Peoria, ILOn August 2, 2026, private pilot bryson boxell completed a flight at Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport (3MY) and attempted to park a Cessna 172 [privacy data omitted] in a tie-down spot adjacent to a ramp light pole and perimeter fence. While executing a right…Aug 2, 2026 · N78650 · Minor damageIncident 20260509005359ICessna 172K · Bancroft, NEAircraft was enroute from fremont, NE (kfet) to souix city IA (K7K7) at 2500 ft altitude with a pilot reported a 60 degree air temp and area humidity reading of 65 to 75% reported by METAR. Pilot stated the engine began running rough while enroute. Pilot…May 9, 2026 · N79002 · No damageIncident 20260424005139ICessna 172K · Menard, TXOn April 24, 2026, at approximately 1700 local time, a Cessna 172, landed on a road near 13003 fm 2291 due to engine trouble. Flying at approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and 12 miles northwest of the kimble county airport (kjct), noticed engine…Apr 24, 2026 · N79302 · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 64

SDR 2026FA0000176Bulkhead · crackedFOUND FORWARD PROPELLER BULKHEAD P/N 0550321-4 CRACKED AT ONE BOLT HOLE LOCATION.Feb 26, 2026 · N7351G · Cessna 172K · Propeller AssemblySDR 2019FA0000115Attach Bolt · shearedA/C WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT VAY. UPON LANDING, THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK DISCONNECTED AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY ATTACH POINT ATTACHING BOLT SHEARED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, THE BOLT HEAD HAD SHEARED OFF FROM THE SEAT BACK ASMar 9, 2019 · N7367G · Cessna 172K · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA150415008Pulley · worn(CAN) MAX RT RUDDER PRESSURE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT LEVEL FLIGHT. INSPECTION OF RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM CARRIED OUT, FOUND RT RUDDER CABLE OUT OF FWD PULLEY. CABLE INSPECTED AND NO DAMAGE FOUND. PULLEY, PN MCS378-4 REPLACED AND RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM FUNCApr 14, 2015 · Cessna 172K · Rudder Control System
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