# Cessna 172L

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2072432
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: 172L
- 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: 857
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l

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 or SA02658SE). 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 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 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 85-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-23-07): Autopilot Systems · Aerostar PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P), 172L, 172P and 37 more. Effective Jan 27, 1986
- [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 80-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-07-R1): Oil Coolers · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 39 more. Effective Sep 24, 1981
- [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 76-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-04-03): ARC PA-500A Actuators · Cessna 172L, 172M, 177B and 43 more. Effective Feb 26, 1976
- [AD 74-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-01): Autopilot Servo Actuators · Aircraft Radio Autopilot Servo Actuators, 172L, 172M and 29 more. Effective Apr 9, 1974
- [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 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

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

## Information bulletins (advisory) (12)

- [SAIB AIR-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-16): FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EQUIPMENT, Cessna Seat Back Attachment Bolt Inspection. Issued Aug 26, 2021
- [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 (857, first 50)

- [N1001M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1001M): [Rocky Mountain Ventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCKY%20MOUNTAIN%20VENTURES%20INC), [Cheyenne, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Cheyenne), built 1970, S/N 17259401
- [N1002M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1002M): [Schuler Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHULER%20MARK%20E), [Columbia, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Columbia), built 1970, S/N 17259402
- [N1004M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1004M): [Reid Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REID%20BRIAN), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1970, S/N 17259404
- [N1008M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1008M): [Hottenstein William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOTTENSTEIN%20WILLIAM%20R), [Kingston, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Kingston), built 1970, S/N 17259408
- [N1011N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1011N): [Blue Skies Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20SKIES%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 1970, S/N 17259525
- [N101UT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101UT): [Rudd James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUDD%20JAMES%20M), [Lake Jackson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lake%20Jackson), built 1971, S/N 17259900
- [N101WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101WS): [Karnick Mark C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KARNICK%20MARK%20C), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1971, S/N 17260218
- [N1026M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1026M): [Stinar Gary F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STINAR%20GARY%20F), [Lakeville, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lakeville), built 1970, S/N 17259406
- [N1027M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1027M): [Loomis Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOOMIS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Gahanna, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Gahanna), built 1970, S/N 17259407
- [N102SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102SJ): [Helms Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELMS%20ROBERT%20J), [Alton, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Alton), built 1971, S/N 17259570
- [N1068M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1068M): [Wolfenden Allen K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLFENDEN%20ALLEN%20K), [Rocklin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rocklin), built 1971, S/N 17259988
- [N1078M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1078M): [George Gary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGE%20GARY%20D), [Humble, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Humble), built 1971, S/N 17259801
- [N1079M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1079M): [General Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GENERAL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1971, S/N 17259802
- [N1091M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1091M): [Swaz Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWAZ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1970, S/N 17259491
- [N1097M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1097M): [Nunes Lindybergh Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NUNES%20LINDYBERGH%20JR), [Laporte, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Laporte), built 1970, S/N 17259497
- [N1098M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1098M): [Bingham John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BINGHAM%20JOHN%20R), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1970, S/N 17259498
- [N10XC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10XC): [Montgomery Jerry J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTGOMERY%20JERRY%20J%20JR), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 1972, S/N 17260749
- [N1102M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1102M): [Els Dennis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELS%20DENNIS%20J), [Centralia, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Centralia), built 1970, S/N 17259492
- [N1103M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1103M): [Flying M Enterprises](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20M%20ENTERPRISES), [Loomis, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Loomis), built 1970, S/N 17259493
- [N1104M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1104M): [Carrolls Auto & Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARROLLS%20AUTO%20%26%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Muncie, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Muncie), S/N 17259494
- [N110SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110SB): [Creamer Leon Eugene](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CREAMER%20LEON%20EUGENE), [West Jefferson, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/West%20Jefferson), S/N 17259488
- [N1124M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1124M): [West Branch, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/West%20Branch), S/N 17259804, Registration pending
- [N1126M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1126M): [D2 Government Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/D2%20GOVERNMENT%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [New Bern, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/New%20Bern), built 1971, S/N 17259803
- [N1141M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1141M): [Sunshine Flyers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNSHINE%20FLYERS), [Auburn, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Auburn), S/N 17260152
- [N1143M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1143M): [Castelletti Mark Anthony Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTELLETTI%20MARK%20ANTHONY%20TRUSTEE), [Casa Grande, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Casa%20Grande), built 1970, S/N 17259443
- [N1144M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1144M): [Ccr Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CCR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), S/N 17259444
- [N1152M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1152M): [Rst Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RST%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1970, S/N 17259452
- [N1212M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1212M): [Vondullen Ken A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VONDULLEN%20KEN%20A), [Laplace, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Laplace), built 1970, S/N 17259412
- [N1221T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1221T): [Oakley Scott S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OAKLEY%20SCOTT%20S), [Essex, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Essex), built 1970, S/N 17259334
- [N123ZA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123ZA): [Flying Colors Airparts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20COLORS%20AIRPARTS%20INC), [Leesburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Leesburg), built 1970, S/N 17259361
- [N1243S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1243S): [Decatur Flight Center LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DECATUR%20FLIGHT%20CENTER%20LLC), [Decatur, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Decatur), built 1970, S/N 17259355
- [N1333M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1333M): [Jil Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JIL%20AVIATION%20INC), [La Coste, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/La%20Coste), built 1972, S/N 17260573
- [N1377M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1377M): [Buiqui Aerospace Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUIQUI%20AEROSPACE%20CORP), [Kissimmee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Kissimmee), built 1972, S/N 17260577
- [N1378M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1378M): [Cavok LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVOK%20LLC), [La Vergne, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/La%20Vergne), built 1972, S/N 17260578
- [N157DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N157DF): [157df LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/157DF%20LLC), [Madison, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Madison), S/N 17260646
- [N158PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158PM): [Lowrey Jonathan S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOWREY%20JONATHAN%20S), [Jasper, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Jasper), built 1971, S/N 17260064
- [N15RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15RA): [Aviation Career Enrichment Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20CAREER%20ENRICHMENT%20INC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1970, S/N 17259568
- [N1724K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1724K): [N1724ken LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N1724KEN%20LLC), [Minocqua, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Minocqua), built 1971, S/N 17260235
- [N172BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172BE): [Aero Northwest LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20NORTHWEST%20LLC), [Port Angeles, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Angeles), built 1971, S/N 17259668
- [N172BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172BS): [Nothing Wasted LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOTHING%20WASTED%20LLC), [Bunker Hill, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Bunker%20Hill), built 1972, S/N 17260390
- [N172CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172CC): [Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGS%20OVER%20TEXAS%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Denton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denton), built 1971, S/N 17260031
- [N172CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172CH): [Crosby Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSBY%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1971, S/N 17260288
- [N172DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172DG): [Grass Daniel L Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRASS%20DANIEL%20L%20TRUSTEE), [Penn Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Penn%20Valley), built 1972, S/N 17260743
- [N172FP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172FP): [Oceanic Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OCEANIC%20AIR%20LLC), [Key West, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Key%20West), built 1971, S/N 172-59815
- [N172GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172GB): [Aig Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIG%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Guaynabo, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/Guaynabo), S/N 17260336
- [N172GT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172GT): [Aileron Buzz LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AILERON%20BUZZ%20LLC), [Daytona Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Daytona%20Beach), built 1971, S/N 17259831
- [N172NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172NC): [Chase James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHASE%20JAMES%20W), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), S/N 17260468
- [N172SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172SS): [Wingsleasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGSLEASING%20LLC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1972, S/N 17260696
- [N172TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172TB): [Belli Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELLI%20PAUL), [Philadelphia, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Philadelphia), built 1970, S/N 17259584
- [N172W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172W): [Laraux Arthur](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARAUX%20ARTHUR), [Bethel, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Bethel), built 1971, S/N 17260099

All 857: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (414, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC26LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA088), Aug 18, 2026: Cessna 172L (N3866Q), Micanopy, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA303), Aug 16, 2026: Cessna 172L (N7526G), Upland, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA26LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA264), Jun 27, 2026: Cessna 172 (N7764G), Greensboro, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s improper decision to leave the airplane with the engine running, which resulted in the airplane rolling forward and impacting a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA26LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA132), Feb 28, 2026: Cessna 172L (N7864G), Bennettsville, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.
- [NTSB ERA26LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA054), Nov 24, 2025: Cessna 172 (N7805G), Zanesville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA25LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA302), Aug 15, 2025: Cessna 172 (N7205Q), Titusville, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN25FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA320), Aug 14, 2025: Cessna 172L (N2860Q), Walters, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN25LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA214), Jun 19, 2025: Cessna 172 (N7299Q), Brookshire, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA112), Mar 7, 2025: Cessna 172L (N7550G), Romeo, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft, wet grass.
- [NTSB WPR25LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA004), Oct 7, 2024: Cessna 172L (N7869G), El Monte, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB ERA24LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA384), Sep 17, 2024: Cessna 172L (N19703), DeLand, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The parachutist’s failure to control his canopy which resulted in a downwind landing, an overshoot of the drop zone, and collision with a departing airplane.
- [NTSB WPR24LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA219), Jun 29, 2024: Cessna 172L (N2835Q), Oxnard, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA24LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA188), Apr 18, 2024: Cessna 172 (N7921G), Stoneville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA078), Jan 18, 2024: Cessna 172L (N7250Q), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of control during the landing roll due to a malfunctioning brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA24LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA016), Oct 21, 2023: Cessna 172L (N7716G), Richmond, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to a restriction of fuel flow as a result of a fractured float bracket in the carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR23LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA127), Mar 11, 2023: Cessna 172L (N7010Q), Lewiston, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA097), Jan 29, 2023: Cessna 172L (N621EW), Cleveland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to attempt the night flight under visual flight rules when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed resulting in the airplane striking trees while on final approach.…
- [NTSB WPR22LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA351), Sep 16, 2022: Cessna 172L (N7917G), Ventura, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN22LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA222), May 28, 2022: Cessna 172L (N3842Q), Canyon Lake, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in decreased climb performance and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA103), Jan 8, 2022: Cessna 172L (N19710), Knoxville, TN, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot of the Cessna 150’s failure to avoid the taxiing Cessna 172.
- [NTSB CEN22LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA092), Jan 3, 2022: Cessna 172L (N4209Q), Minocqua, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during landing when the airplane encountered ice and snow on the runway.
- [NTSB CEN21LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA119), Jan 31, 2021: Cessna 172 (N4376Q), Silt, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to avoid powerlines while flying at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR20CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA095), Feb 27, 2020: Cessna 172 (N7904G), Dubois, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed and descent rate while conducting a low pass over a snow-covered runway after encountering a downdraft and the flight instructor's delayed…
- [NTSB ERA20LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA047), Dec 4, 2019: Cessna 172 (N2876Q), Potts Camp, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA424), Jul 16, 2019: Cessna 172 (N1079M), Grand Canyon, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB WPR19LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA102), Mar 31, 2019: Cessna 172 (N7033Q), Placerville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to an improperly maintained carburetor.
- [NTSB GAA19CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA192), Mar 31, 2019: Cessna 172 (N902RA), Stephenville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s…
- [NTSB ERA19LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA055), Nov 23, 2018: Cessna 172 (N7081Q), North Myrtle Beach, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right brake while taxiing after landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN18LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA346), Aug 22, 2018: Cessna 172 (N4275Q), Shreveport, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's overshoot of the runway, which resulted from her misperception of an engine issue due to her failure to maintain proper pitch control during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN18FA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA336), Aug 17, 2018: Cessna 172 (N2893Q), Rhome, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when organic debris restricted available fuel to the carburetor, and the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA428), Jul 17, 2018: Cessna 172 (N7880G), Nashville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA18FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA174), Jun 22, 2018: Cessna 172 (N7239Q), Diamondhead, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to retract the flaps following landing and the stall/mush that resulted during the subsequent full-flap takeoff and initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA18CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA161), Mar 12, 2018: Cessna 172 (N418DD), Green Valley, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR17FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA213), Sep 22, 2017: Cessna 172L (N7070Q), Perkinsville, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon during wind conditions conducive to turbulence and downdrafts, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in the canyon. Contributing to…
- [NTSB GAA17CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA329), Jun 8, 2017: Cessna 172 (N4284Q), Nashville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA216), Apr 3, 2017: Cessna 172 (N7547G), Twisp, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing, which resulted in the airplane cartwheeling.
- [NTSB WPR16LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA090), Mar 26, 2016: Cessna 172L (N1151M), McNeil Island, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the appropriate…
- [NTSB GAA16CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA058), Nov 15, 2015: Cessna 172 (N4256Q), Greeley, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot of the following airplane failed to maintain adequate spacing during the taxi to the runway, resulting in a collision with the lead airplane.
- [NTSB GAA16CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA002), Oct 1, 2015: Cessna 172 (N4286Q), Avalon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack in turbulent and downdraft conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain on final approach.
- [NTSB ERA15CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA106), Jan 16, 2015: Cessna 172L (N7079Q), New Castle, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA14CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA314), Jun 28, 2014: Cessna 172L (N7867G), Danbury, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's use of a person unfamiliar with aviation and his failure to properly secure the airplane during hand starting of the engine.
- [NTSB ERA13CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA392), Aug 30, 2013: Cessna 172L (N7892G), McComb, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA13CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA266), May 31, 2013: Cessna 172L (N9816G), Millinocket, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA202), Mar 17, 2013: Cessna 172L (N7282Q), Pontiac, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an unexplained increase in engine power while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA167), Feb 7, 2013: Cessna 172L (N7974G), Idabel, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA162), Jan 28, 2012: Cessna 172L (N811P), Grand Isle, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to stop the airplane on a grass runway with undetected ice.
- [NTSB ERA11CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA176), Mar 3, 2011: Cessna 172L (N7067Q), Fayetteville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land with excessive speed in gusting, tailwind conditions, resulting in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA11LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA105), Dec 31, 2010: Cessna 172 (N4383Q), Dublin, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper touchdown speed which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the undetermined malfunction of the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB ANC09LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA069), Jul 18, 2009: Cessna 172L (N7136Q), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport environment, which resulted in his taxiing the airplane onto a no-taxi section of roadway and into a road sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB WPR09CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA185), Apr 7, 2009: Cessna 172L (N7582G), Richland, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare.

All 414: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (511, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20260627007059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260627007059A), Jun 27, 2026: Cessna 172L (N7764G), Greensboro, NC, Substantial damage. On June 27, 2026, at approximately 1400 UTC (1000 EDT), a Cessna 172 sustained substantial damage in a hangar area of the Piedmont Triad international airport…
- [Incident 20260319007129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260319007129I), Mar 19, 2026: Cessna 172L (N4288Q), Myrtle Beach, SC, Minor damage. 03/19/2026 The pilot landed on runway 36 and exited onto taxiway B3 to perform the post landing checklist. After getting clearance to taxi to the ramp, the…
- [Accident 20260228001899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260228001899A), Feb 28, 2026: Cessna 172L (N7864G), Bennettsville, SC, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he intended to land at a private airport and as he approached their grass strip, he could not see their runway due to the sun being in his…
- [Accident 20251124020209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251124020209A), Nov 24, 2025: Cessna 172L (N7805G), Zanesville, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot on approach to 42I Parr, aircraft became too low on final approach and struck powerlines. Power lines severed after contact and pilot was able to land…
- [Incident 20251001015819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251001015819I), Oct 1, 2025: Cessna 172L (N3979Q), Clewiston, FL, Substantial damage. The aircraft's right outboard wing struck a tree on the apron edge during taxi.
- [Accident 20250815017009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250815017009A), Aug 15, 2025: Cessna 172L (N7205Q), Titusville, FL, Substantial damage. Titusville, FL: at approximately 1415 EDT, a C172 crashed while on short final at low altitude for runway 9. Occupants on board were a CFI conducting a…
- [Accident 20250814010479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250814010479A), Aug 14, 2025: Cessna 172L (N2860Q), Lawton, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 8/14/2025 at approximately 9:45AM CDT a Cessna 172L aircraft was involved in an accident in a field 10NM ese of Lawton, OK. The aircraft impacted the ground…
- [Accident 20250619007599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250619007599A), Jun 19, 2025: Cessna 172L (N7299Q), Brookshire, TX, Substantial damage. The aircraft was on final approach to landing when the rate of descent increased, resulting in a hard landing and a bounce. The aircraft became momentarily…
- [Incident 20250502004709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250502004709I), May 2, 2025: Cessna 172L (N3869Q), Toughkenamon, PA, Minor damage. While the pilot was practicing landings, he did not correct for the crosswind which cause the airplane to veer to the right upon landing. The airplane…
- [Incident 20250410004639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250410004639I), Apr 10, 2025: Cessna 172L (N7880G), Nashville, TN, Minor damage. On 4/10/25, a Cessna 172 was taxiing to runway 20C at Nashville airport (kbna). During taxi the C-172 crossed behind a Boeing 737 aircraft. Jetblast from the…
- [Accident 20250307002339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250307002339A), Mar 7, 2025: Cessna 172L (N7550G), Ray Township, MI, Substantial damage. Student pilot and CFI flew from kvll to KD98. At D98, CFI got out of the aircraft to observe the student conducting solo flight in the pattern. On second…
- [Accident 20241006020199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241006020199A), Oct 6, 2024: Cessna 172L (N7869G), El Monte, CA, Substantial damage. On October 6, 2024, about 2039 pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172L, [privacy data omitted], was Substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near…
- [Accident 20240917013959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240917013959A), Sep 17, 2024: Cessna 172L (N19703), Deland, FL, Substantial damage. At about 50FT above the runway, a skydivers parachute risers collided with the aircrafts left wing tip. The aircraft returned to Deland and landed without…
- [Accident 20240628008649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240628008649A), Jun 28, 2024: Cessna 172L (N2835Q), Oxnard, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated he was doing touch and go's in the pattern at the airport; after landing he was going for another lap in the pattern however ended up running off…
- [Accident 20240418004389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240418004389A), Apr 18, 2024: Cessna 172L (N7921G), Reidsville, NC, Substantial damage. The student pilot was completing the second lap of solo flight. During descent for landing, the student pilot was coming too high and fast into short final.…
- [Accident 20240118000439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240118000439A), Jan 18, 2024: Cessna 172L (N7250Q), Grass Valley, CA, Substantial damage. The pilot reported in a written statement that he flew from the mcclellan airport to the Grass Valley airport and upon landing on the second attempt he found…
- [Accident 20231021015249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231021015249A), Oct 21, 2023: Cessna 172L (N7716G), Hanover, VA, Substantial damage. CFI and student departed airport (Hanover county, VA kofp) traffic pattern and flew to local practice area, performed several private pilot maneuvers at 3000…
- [Accident 20230311010689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230311010689A), Mar 11, 2023: Cessna 172L (N7010Q), Lewiston, ID, Substantial damage. In preparation for two training flights, the CFI directed the two students to conduct the preflight. The students determined by a dip stick that one tank…
- [Incident 20230213001239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230213001239I), Feb 13, 2023: Cessna 172L (N9810G), Daytona, FL, No damage. I had a solo flight reservation from 3-5PM on 02/13. I finished my preflight and started the engine at around 3:30PM. Departed kdab and flew towards ashby…
- [Accident 20230129000729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230129000729A), Jan 29, 2023: Cessna 172L (N621EW), Cleveland, TX, Substantial damage. On January 29, 2023, at 2220 this office became aware of this accident when inspector [privacy data omitted] received a call from the FAA south west regional…
- [Incident 20221119018149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221119018149I), Nov 19, 2022: Cessna 172L (N7248Q), Medford, OR, Minor damage. On 19 November, 2022, at approximately 1050L,[privacy data omitted], a Cessna 172L, experienced a bird strike on short final to runway 14 to the Rogue valley…
- [Incident 20220924016379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220924016379I), Sep 24, 2022: Cessna 172L (N4240Q), Topeka, KS, Minor damage. The pilot stated he was high and fast upon turning final to land. He adjusted the aiming point on the runway. However, his approach speed was still fast for…
- [Accident 20220916015809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220916015809A), Sep 16, 2022: Cessna C172L (N7917G), Ventura, CA, Substantial damage. At about f/l 2,000' MSL, pilot heard a loud pop in the engine area, followed by loss of engine power, and violently shaking of aircraft. Pilot reduced power…
- [Incident 20220910019319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220910019319I), Sep 10, 2022: Cessna 172L (N4394Q), Lakeville, MN, Minor damage. Solo student pilot ballooned on landing then landed nose first with prop strike. Damage to the aircraft included prop strike and lower firewall damage.…
- [Accident 20220528009069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220528009069A), May 28, 2022: Cessna 172L (N3842Q), Canyon Lake, TX, Substantial damage. On may 28, 2022, at 1821 CST, [privacy data omitted], a Cessna CE-172L, [privacy data omitted] and [privacy data omitted] went out of control during its…
- [Incident 20220131001359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220131001359I), Jan 31, 2022: Cessna 172L (N3892Q), Olathe, KS, Minor damage. On January 31, 2022, the student pilot was performing solo takeoffs and landings with his instructor observing in the vicinity of runway 18 at Johnson county…
- [Accident 20220108000372A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220108000372A), Jan 8, 2022: Cessna 172L (N19710), Knoxville, TN, Substantial damage. Pilot of aircraft, a Cessna 172, was taxied into by another aircraft.
- [Accident 20220102000179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220102000179A), Jan 2, 2022: Cessna 172L (N4209Q), Woodruff, WI, Substantial damage. Upon landing left of center line, pilot rolled on ice, lost control of aircraft and contacted snow berm. Aircraft flipped over contacting spinner, left and…
- [Incident 20210717010819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210717010819I), Jul 17, 2021: Cessna 172L (N172SS), Lake Geneva, WI, Minor damage. Aircraft struck trees at runway / taxiway intersection
- [Incident 20210215002369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210215002369I), Feb 15, 2021: Cessna 172L (N9827G), Riverside, CA, No damage. At approximately 13:25 PST (2125Z), [privacy data omitted], a student pilot, was practicing landings in his Cessna 172L aircraft, N9827G, at Riverside…
- [Accident 20210131003299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210131003299A), Jan 31, 2021: Cessna 172L (N4376Q), Silt, CO, Destroyed. Aircraft struck power line at around 100 ft off of ground. Struck vertical and sheared 2 feet off of rudder. Aircraft had no controls and crashed .
- [Incident 20210109001549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210109001549I), Jan 9, 2021: Cessna 172L (N2872Q), Hickory, NC, No damage. PIC stated when flaring to land at hky he experienced a crosswind and made the necessary correction to the flight controls to compensate for the right to left…
- [Incident 20201106014799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201106014799I), Nov 6, 2020: Cessna 172L (N7621G), Asheville, NC, No damage. Pilot stated that he was getting night current in landings. After last landing, while taxing back to ramp, he was heads down and missed the 90 degree turn at…
- [Incident 20201010015779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201010015779I), Oct 10, 2020: Cessna 172L (N7669G), West Chicago, IL, Minor damage. An aircraft suffered minor damage to landing gear components, and the wing strut as well as damaging a visual approach system indicator (VASI) light when the…
- [Incident 20200722011289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200722011289I), Jul 22, 2020: Cessna 172L (N7020Q), Birmingham, AL, No damage. Pilot departed fayetteville, n.c. (fay) enroute to lufkin, TX (lfk) with a planned fuel stop in Birmingham, AL (bhm). Piloted stated that on final approach…
- [Incident 20200530001949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200530001949I), May 30, 2020: Cessna 172L (N7938G), Lacrosse, WI, Minor damage. On may 30, 2020, at 1840 CST a Cessna 172, N7938G, sustained damage to the propeller when the aircraft departed the left side of runway 31, and struck a…
- [Accident 20200227002069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200227002069A), Feb 27, 2020: Cessna 172L (N7904G), Dubois, ID, Substantial damage. A student in training for his private pilot?s license and his instructor were on a training flight near Dubois, Idaho (U41) airport. While practicing a low…
- [Accident 20191203022159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191203022159A), Dec 3, 2019: Cessna 172L (N2876Q), Potts Camp, MS, Destroyed. On 12/3/2019, made two flights with a CFII with no issues noted with the aircraft. The pilot refueled the aircraft with 40 gallons and performed a pre-flight…
- [Incident 20191014015359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191014015359I), Oct 14, 2019: Cessna 172L (N19701), Jackson, TN, No damage. A runway excursion at mkl involving a student pilot with approximately 32 total hours of flight time. The PIC explained that he was on a solo flight and…
- [Accident 20190716011859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190716011859A), Jul 16, 2019: Cessna 172L (N1079M), Grand Canyon, AZ, Substantial damage. The pilot departed the north las vegas airport (vgt) with three passengers to the Grand Canyon airport (gcn). Weather at the Grand Canyon airport was reported…
- [Incident 20190710009729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190710009729I), Jul 10, 2019: Cessna 172L (N9803C), Wall Township, NJ, Minor damage. On July 10, 2019 at approximately 2130 EDT, N9803C a Cessna 172L struck a deer while landing on runway 14 at monmouth executive airport (kblm). The aircraft…
- [Accident 20190331002309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190331002309A), Mar 31, 2019: Cessna 172L (N7033Q), Placerville, CA, Destroyed. On March 31 2019 at approximately 1600 hours PDT, N7033Q, a Cessna 172 was conducting a local traffic pattern flight at the Placerville Airport (kpvf) under…
- [Accident 20190331002299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190331002299A), Mar 31, 2019: Cessna 172L (N902RA), Stephenville, TX, Substantial damage. On March 31, 2019 at 1015 am, a student pilot was practicing his solo landings at Clark Field Airport (sep). His first attempt on runway 32 was a hard bounced…
- [Accident 20181123023801A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181123023801A), Nov 23, 2018: Cessna C172 (N7081Q), Myrtle Beach, SC, Substantial damage. North Myrtle Beach, SC (cre): N7081Q, C172, after landing and taxiing to the north ramp, the aircraft brakes failed causing it to collide with N984BC, BE58,…
- [Incident 20180930014159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180930014159I), Sep 30, 2018: Cessna 172L (N7942G), Concord, NC, No damage. On 9/30/2018 at approximately 0845 local time, a Cessna CE-172-L, single engine aircraft (N7942G sn: 17259642), owned by flycarolina LLC, and operated under 14…
- [Accident 20180822015279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180822015279A), Aug 22, 2018: Cessna 172L (N4275Q), Shreveport, LA, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed (shv) on runway 24. At runway 14/24 intersection pilot reported enigine problems. Aircraft made right turn to approach runway 14, flew…
- [Accident 20180816014319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180816014319A), Aug 16, 2018: Cessna 172L (N2893Q), Rhome, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On August 16, 2018, about 1935 central daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N2893Q, impacted trees and terrain shortly after departure from Rhome meadows…
- [Accident 20180717011479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180717011479A), Jul 17, 2018: Cessna 172L (N7880G), Nashville, TN, Substantial damage. Pilot departed kbna at approximately 1040 CDT 07/17/18 for kxnx on a solo flight in a Cessna 172 (N7880G). Pilot completed 3 landings and take-offs at kxnx.…
- [Accident 20180622008419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180622008419A), Jun 22, 2018: Cessna 172L (N7239Q), Diamondhead, MS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 06/22/2018, at 0700 CDT, a Cessna 172L, N7239Q, was destroyed during collision with trees, powerlines, terrain and post-crash fire following a loss of…
- [Incident 20180502004469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180502004469I), May 2, 2018: Cessna 172L (N2844Q), Palmyra, PA, Minor damage. On the airman's third attempt to land in a crosswind, with diminishing daylight, the airman landed long and fast. Airman reported he did not perform a go…

All 511: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (86, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2026FA0000354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000354), May 14, 2025: STIFFENER. SHEARED. FLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED
- [SDR 2024FA0000965](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000965), Dec 16, 2024: BRACKET. BROKEN. BRACKET THAT HOLDS LOWER WING SKIN BY INBOARD FLAP TRACK RIB BROKE AND WEDGED INTO FLAP TRACK ROLLER CAUSING FLAPS NOT TO RETRACT
- [SDR 2024FA0000758](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000758), Oct 4, 2024: BUSHING. DEBONDED. NEW LANDING GEAR BUSHING 0541202-4 WAS INSTALLED ON 9/5/2015. PART TOTAL TIME IS 1504 HOURS. FOUND INNER BONDED MATERIAL SEPARATED FROM THE METAL BUSHING AND IT
- [SDR NI6R202508120064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202508120064), Aug 12, 2024: SPARK PLUG. FAILED. FULL TAKE OFF POWER WAS ACHIEVED AT 2500 + RPM, NORMAL TAKE OFF, AND ENGINE GAUGES IN THE GREEN NOTED. ROTATION AND CLIMB NORMAL UNTIL 3500 AND ENGINE SURGED, S
- [SDR 2026FA0000387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000387), Oct 19, 2023: STIFFENER. SHEARED. FLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED.
- [SDR 2026FA0000388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000388), Apr 20, 2023: STIFFENER. DESTROYED. FLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED.
- [SDR 2023FA0000161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000161), Mar 28, 2023: TIRE. DEFECTIVE. NEW DESSER "6.00X6 4 PLY RETREAD ELITE PREMIUM 2 GROOVE" TIRE INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT ~3 HOURS (AND 4 LANDINGS) EARLIER. POSTFLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED A BULGE ON
- [SDR 2019FA0000127](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000127), Apr 23, 2019: BOLT. BROKEN. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND LT MLG BOLT, PN S2138-1, TO BE BROKEN. LOWER SECTION OF BOLT MOVED DOWNWARD BUT REMAINED TRAPPED IN MLG INBOARD BLOCK. THIS ALLOWED LT 
- [SDR K2ZA2018091200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K2ZA2018091200001), Sep 9, 2018: BRACKET. DAMAGED. AFTER LANDING, DURING FLAP RETRACTION, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD BY BOTH PEOPLE ABOARD. DURING POST FLIGHT IT WAS FOUND RT FLAP HAD BOUND ON BRACKET PN 0523231-5 DUR
- [SDR CA180706014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180706014), Jul 5, 2018: CONTACTOR. CORRODED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT REPORTED TO HAVE INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. TURNING MASTER SWITCH ON WOULD NOT ALWAYS POWER UP A/C. SOMETIMES A/C WOULD POWER UP AND AS SOON
- [SDR CA180706013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180706013), Jul 5, 2018: BATTERY. CORRODED. (CAN) ELT REMOTE CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR (RCPI) TEST SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. NO AUDIO OR VISUAL INDICATION APPEARED. ELT AUDIO ALERT INDICATOR P/N E-04.7 WAS REMO
- [SDR CA151019001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151019001), Oct 16, 2015: WIRE. WRONG PART. (CAN) AIRCRAFT CAME IN WITH THE CIGAR LIGHTER NOT FUNCTIONING. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, THE OLD RESETABLE FUSE WAS STILL ON BACK OF CIGAR LIGHTER. WIRE WAS BETWE
- [SDR CA150408037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150408037), Apr 8, 2015: INTERCOM. DEFECTIVE. (CAN) SQUELCH KNOB ON INTERCOM WAS NOT ADJUSTING SQUELCH SO THAT PILOT COULD ALWAYS HEAR ENGINE NOISE OVER HEADSET. REMOVED & REPLACED INTERCOM WITH SAME PN UNI
- [SDR 2013FA0000613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000613), Aug 28, 2013: LEG ASSY. CRACKED. RIGHT GEAR LEG FAILED BY CRACKING COMPLETELY APART DURING LANDING.
- [SDR CA111004009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111004009), Oct 2, 2011: ATTACH BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING PRE-FLIGHT WALK AROUND THE PILOT FOUND THE RT FLAP, INBD FLAP ATTACH ARMS SEVERELY BUCKLED. DURING THE PREVIOUS FLIGHT THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE W
- [SDR CA110729005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110729005), Jul 6, 2011: FUEL LINE. CHAFED. RIGID ALUMINIUM FUEL LINE, FOUND CHAFED THRU APPROX HALF OF WALL THICKNESS. LOCATION - RT AFT DOOR FRAME LOWER CORNER AT BEND WHERE LINE IS ROUTED THRU FLOOR BU
- [SDR CA090310002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090310002), Mar 4, 2009: MAGNETO. DEFECTIVE. (CAN) ENGINE WOULD NOT START. MX FOUND THE MAGNETO WAS NOT FIRING. REPLACED WITH NEW MAGNETO. ENGINE RUNUP WAS SUCCESSFUL.
- [SDR CA090105008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090105008), Dec 24, 2008: ATTACH BRACKET. BROKEN. (CAN) RUDDER BALANCE WEIGHT EXCEEDED MAY ALLOWABLE WEIGHT OF 4.38 LBS PLUS .25 LBS BY 1.5 LBS WEIGHT WAS ADDED TO BALANCE WEIGHT FOLLOWING PAINTING OF RUDDER. E
- [SDR 2008FA0000836](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000836), Nov 20, 2008: FLAP SYSTEM. FAILED. ON FINAL APPROACH THE PILOT DECIDED TO EXECUTE A GO AROUND AND AS HE BROUGHT UP THE FLAPS TO THE 20 DEGREE SETTING THE RT FLAP INBD ROLLER SUPPORT JAMMED IN THE
- [SDR 2008FA0000833](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000833), Nov 1, 2008: DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. DESTROYED. CONTACT PIN ON THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR COMES LOOSE AND IS UNUSEABLE. PLASTIC HOLDING IT ON IS CRACKED. (K)
- [SDR CA080613005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080613005), Jun 4, 2008: BOLT. MISINSTALLED. (CAN) LT RUDDER PEDAL SYS INSPECTED TO VERIFY CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BOLT AND NUT HOLDING THE BRAKE BELLCRANK LOCATED BESIDE THE RT RUDDER PEDAL ARM BAR ON THE P
- [SDR 2007FA0000095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000095), Jan 9, 2007: CRANKSHAFT. BROKEN. ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND BECAME SMOOTH AGAIN DURING DESCENT. TROUBLESHOOTING FIRST FOUND BRASS METAL PARTICLES IN AIR FILTER AND OIL. CRANKSHAFT WAS APPAR
- [SDR 2006FA0000543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000543), May 15, 2006: ELT. DEFECTIVE. BRAND NEW ELT UNIT WAS INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT 8/04. UNIT WORKED AFTER INSTALLATION WITH REMOTE PANEL, G-SWITCH AND TOGGLE SWITCH LOCATED ON THE UNIT AND AT S
- [SDR 2006FA0000542](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000542), May 15, 2006: ELT. DEFECTIVE. BRAND NEW ELT UNIT AMERIKING AK-450 WAS INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT 8/04. UNIT WORKED AFTER INSTALLATION WITH REMOTE PANEL, G-SWITCH AND TOGGLE SWITCH LOCATED ON 
- [SDR CA051011007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051011007), Oct 4, 2005: SKIN. CRACKED. SEVERAL CRACKS IN SKIN THROUGH RIVET HOLES IN TRAILING EDGE. THIS SKIN IS IN THE FLAP BAY. SUSPECT FAILURE IS DUE TO FLEXING OF TRAILING EDGE, CAUSED BY TURBULE
- [SDR CA050310003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050310003), Mar 10, 2005: LAMP. FAILED. (CAN) STATIC WAS NOTED IN THE HEADPHONES WHEN LANDING LIGHT WAS TURNED ON. LIGHT WAS NOTED INOPERABLE AFTER LANDING, AND UPON VISUAL INSPECTION IT COULD BE SEEN
- [SDR ENHA0505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA0505), Dec 27, 2004: ALTERNATOR. DAMAGED. AMMETER SHOWS DISCHARGE, ALT INOP.
- [SDR ENHA0503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA0503), Oct 31, 2004: ALTERNATOR. DAMAGED. COOLING FINS LOOSE.
- [SDR 2004FA0000771](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000771), Jul 16, 2004: CYLINDER HEAD. FAILED. STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR WERE FLYING, HEARD LOUD BANG. AC SHUTTERED, OIL PRESSURE STABLE, RPM DROPPED TO BOTTOM OF GREEN ARC, OIL PRESSURE STARTED DROPPING ON A P
- [SDR CA040127012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040127012), Dec 2, 2003: EXHAUST VALVE. FAILED. (CAN) NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WAS INGESTED BY ENGINE AND EXPELLED OUT THE EXHAUST, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO ENGINE AND METAL CONTAMINATION. ENGINE REMOVE
- [SDR CA030930008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030930008), Sep 24, 2003: MUFFLER. LEAKING. (CAN) PILOT NOTICED CO DETECTOR INDICATING MONOXIDE IN CABIN AND COULD DETECT EXHAUST ODOR. CABIN HEAT SHUT OFF AND VENTS OPENED AND UNSCHEDULED LANDING CARRIED
- [SDR CA030729009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030729009), May 26, 2003: CARBURETOR. FAILED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT ENGINE LOST POWER IN A CLIMB, LEVELLING OUT RESTORED POWER, ANY ATTEMPT TO CLIMB RESULTED IN PARTIAL POWER LOSS. AT 231.2 HOURS THE CARB WAS REMO
- [SDR CA030114004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030114004), Jan 9, 2003: MOUNT. CRACKED. (CAN) ONE CRACK FOUND AT ONE TOP DYNAFOCAL WELD TO TUBE, FOUR CRACKS FOUND AT CROSS TUBE BETWEEN LOWER LEGS AT WELDED AREAS. ALL CRACKS FOUND DURING DYE-PENETRA
- [SDR CA021030001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021030001), Oct 10, 2002: RISER. CRACKED. (CAN) EXHAUST PORT MATING FLANGE ON RISER CRACKED THROUGH FLANGE AND ALONG LOWER EDGE OF WELD 5/8 OF CIRCUMFERENCE. REPLACED RISER ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR CA021010003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021010003), Sep 27, 2002: MOUNT. CRACKED. (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY CRACKED AT LOWER CROSS MEMBER RT SIDE.
- [SDR AUS20020332](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020332), Mar 28, 2002: MOUNT. CRACKED. (AUS) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED IN AREA OF LOWER CROSSOVER TUBE.
- [SDR 2001FA0000487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000487), Oct 9, 2001: TUBE. SEPARATED. DURING DECENT, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REDUCE POWER. USING THE MIXTURE CONTROL, THE PILOT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE ACCELERATO
- [SDR CA011011012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011011012), Sep 19, 2001: MOUNT. CRACKED. (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING 50 HOUR INSPECTION. NO CRACKS WERE NOTICED AT THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION AND THE CRACK SHOWED NEW MATERIAL. THIS WOULD 
- [SDR CA010724011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010724011), Jul 10, 2001: SPINNER. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK IN PROPELLER CUTOUT OPENING IN SPINNER NOTED DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNED FOR REPAIRS.
- [SDR 2001FA0000263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000263), Jun 13, 2001: PISTON PIN. WORN. METAL IN FILTER. PISTON PIN PLUG- EXCESSIVE WEAR. ONE PIN WORN DOWN .500 INCH. ALL PLUGS WORN.
- [SDR 2001FA0000262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000262), Jun 13, 2001: CRANKCASE. MISMANUFACTURED. TOOLING-MACHINE CHATTER LEFT ROUGH, UNFINISHED AREA FOR CYL BASE O-RING TO SEAT AGAINST ALL FOUR CASE CYLINDER HOLES.
- [SDR 2001FA0000261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000261), Jun 13, 2001: SCREEN. CRUSHED. METAL IN FILTER. FOUND SCREEN CRUSHED (FROM FACTORY BUILDUP) ALLOWED METAL TO CONTAMINATE ENGINE.
- [SDR 20010523CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010523CW001), May 1, 2001: YOKE. CORRODED. AIRCRAFT ON FINAL APPROACH, CONTROL YOKE FAILED AT APPROX 30 FT AGL. CONTROL YOKE FAILED JUST ABOVE PIVOT POINT BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONTROL YOKE WAS EXTREM
- [SDR CA010313024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010313024), Mar 9, 2001: BATTERY. FAILED. (CAN) PILOT ENCOUNTERED COMPLETE (GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT) ELECT. FAILURE IN FLT. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO GET A/C RADIOS TO TRANSMIT/RECEIVE, PILOT SQUAKED RADIO FA
- [SDR CA010219010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010219010), Feb 1, 2001: SPRING. BROKEN. (CAN) HOOK BROKEN OFF SPRING (FOR LT RUDDER BAR) AND ALLOWED R/H SPRING TO PULL RUDDER TO RIGHT. PILOT HAD TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE ON LEFT PEDAL TO MAINTAIN CONTRO
- [SDR 20010409CW017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010409CW017), Dec 12, 2000: EXHAUST VALVE. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT ARRIVED WITH A ROUGH ENGINE. OPERATIONAL CHECK OF ENGINE REVEALED DANAGE IN NR 2 CYLINDER. FOUND THAT EXHAUST VALVE HAD BROKEN AND DESTROYED PISTON ALS
- [SDR CA010104006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010104006), Nov 27, 2000: SEAT TRACK. MISMANUFACTURED. (CAN) NEW CESSNA SEAT RAIL, HOLE DOUBLE DRILLED MAKING SEAT RAIL GARBAGE. EXAMPLE OF VERY POOR QA ON PART OF MANUFACTURE.
- [SDR CA000920007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000920007), Aug 22, 2000: WIRE. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR NO CHARGE LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT HALF WAY DURING 1.7 HOUR FLIGHT FROM TG3 TO CYXK, JUST AFTER VACUUM PUMP FAILURE. PILOT SHUT DOWN ELECTRICAL SYST
- [SDR CA000920006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000920006), Aug 22, 2000: PUMP. FAILED. (CAN) PUMP FAILED ABOUT HALF WAY DURING 1.7 HOURS FLIGHT TG3 TO CYXK. ALTERNATOR FAILURE FOLLOWED. ALTHOUGH PUMP TURNED FREE BY HAND, BROKEN NYLON DRIVE SHOWED 
- [SDR CA000801029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000801029), Jul 21, 2000: CARBURETOR. FAILED. (CAN) DURING ENGINE START, ENGINE BACKFIRED.AFTER ENGINE START, ENGINE WOULD IDLE, BUT NOT DEVELOP POWER. ENGINE RUNS SMOOTH UNDER 1,000 RPM, OVER 1,000 RPM ENG

All 86: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (504, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA02069AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02069AK): Fabrication and installation of the Airglas, Inc., Landes PA32-206LA Nose Fork equipped with up to a 8.50 x 6 tire. Airglas Inc
- [STC SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA03932NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03932NY): Installation and maintenance of XCAM Pod on port or starboard wing strut. J&C Engineering Services LTD
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA01866WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01866WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA12276IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12276IB): Payload System Installation. Icarus Aero Inc
- [STC SA04075CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04075CH): Installation of Dynon EFIS-D10A EAA sales kit part number 102778-000. Dynon Avionics Inc
- [STC SA02595AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02595AK): Fabrication and installation of Airglas Inc. cargo pod kit model LC172. Airglas Inc
- [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC. Lists 172 Series
- [STC SA01801AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01801AT): For the Cessna 172 airplane models incorporating Lycoming O-320 engines: Modification of the standard exhaust system as documented in Laminar Flow Systems Installation Instructions Document, "Laminar Flow System Extractor Exhaust System" Revision A, dated, November 20, 1998 and Technical Drawing List, Book No. PFS-B-800, dated, November 16, 1998 or per Power Flow Systems, Inc. Installation Instructions Document PFS-0058-00, Rev. A, dated October 5, 2001 and Master Drawing List, Report No. PFS-0032-00, Rev. IR, dated August 10, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. For the Cessna 172 airplane models incorporating Lycoming O-320 ,O-360 0r IO-360 engines: Modify the standard exhaust system as document in Power Flow Systems, Inc. Installation Instructions Document PFS-13250-00, Rev B, dated, December 9, 2002 and Master Drawing list PFS-13240-00, Rev, IR, dated October 3, 2002. Power Flow Systems Inc
- [STC SA02228AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02228AT): For model 172 airplanes with Lycoming O-360 engines per STC SA332GL or STC SA4428SW, modification of standard exhaust system. For model 172 with Lycoming O-360 engines per STC SA647CE or STC SA1324CE, modification of standard exhaust system. Power Flow Systems Inc
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02588AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02588AK): Installation of Ground Adjustable Sensenich Composite 2G0M8S14/C76PGF Propeller. Sensenich Propeller Company
- [STC SA00037WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00037WI): Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SA01330LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01330LA): Installation of alternate avionics support assembly. Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA01120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01120SE): Installation of Door Steward. Mountain View Aviation LLC
- [STC SA860SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA860SO): Installation of portable hand control. Union Aviation LLC
- [STC SA39CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA39CH): Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System. Wipaire Inc
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA02751SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02751SE): Replacement instrument panel as structural provisions. Jansma Design, LLC
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA00871SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00871SE): Installation of cockpit sunvisors. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA1168SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1168SO): Installation of Aqua Model 2200 floats. Outpost X Aviation Inc
- [STC SA665CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA665CE): Installation of Model 2400 Aqua floats. (175 FLOATPLANE CONFIGURATION). Outpost X Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA826NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA826NE): Installation of a 74DM7S14 fixed-pitch metal propeller. Sensenich Propeller Company
- [STC SA02575AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02575AK): Installation of the nose tire scraper P/N TSL-100. Aero Twin Inc
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA04400NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04400NY): Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS). TCW Technologies LLC
- [STC SA1395SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1395SO): Remove drain plug, Cessna Part Number MS20913-10 or MS20913-1D, from the fuel selector valve and replace with Part Number CAV-110D (MT-1072) or CAV-110H-4D (CM-1072). Saf-Air Products Inc
- [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine

All 504: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l/stcs.md

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