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Cessna 172M

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2072418

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
172M
Registry code
2072418
Registered
3,574 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · 4 cycle
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
108 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A12
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 4,879

1966Registered 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 · 3,574

N100CGGreene Carol W · Mahwah, NJBuilt 1972 · S/N 17261191N100MSky Odyssey Aviation LLC · Gulf Breeze, FLBuilt 1975 · S/N 17265590N100RKEllingson Leslie B · Harwood, NDBuilt 1974 · S/N 17263551
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STCs approved for this model · 500

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 · 1,733

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

Defining event, 2008 on

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In the probable cause, 2008 on

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First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 771 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN26LA322Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172M · Hanover, INOn September 16, 2026, about 1905 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M airplane, N9909Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hanover, Indiana. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…Sep 16, 2026 · N9909Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA301Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172M · Frankston, TXAug 24, 2026 · N9254H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA285Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Layton, UTOn July 30, 2026, at 2356 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172M airplane, N9650V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Layton, Utah. The flight instructor was seriously injured, and the private pilot sustained minor injuries. The…Jul 31, 2026 · N9650V · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 2,674

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

Incident 20260901012399ICessna 172M · Tyonek, AKThe pilot was landing a Cessna 172 at Tyonek airport in VFR conditions. The aircraft had touched down and was rolling out when a young bull moose ran in front of the airplane. The moose was hit by the propellor and damaged the right front cowling. This was a…Sep 1, 2026 · N64317 · Minor damageAccident 20260731011769ACessna 172M · Odgen, UTDuring descent the instructor pilot and student report loss of engine power. The crew restarted engine which sputtered, did not make power and died. Wind gust from adjacent canyon terrain resulted in dimished glide distance forcing the crew to land on a road…Jul 31, 2026 · N9650V · Substantial damageAccident 20260630008709ACessna 172M · Lafayette, TNThree people were onboard the aircraft. The certified flight instructor (CFI) was in the front right seat, a non-flying passenger was in the left seat and a student pilot was in the back seat of the aircraft. The CFI briefed the passengers that he would be…Jun 30, 2026 · N6814H · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 589

SDR 2026FA0000593Impulse Coupling · shearedAIRCRAFT REPORTED TO BE HARD TO START OVER MULTIPLE STARTS. DURING 100HR INSPECTION REMOVED LEFT MAGNETO P/N 4371 AND DISASSEMBLED FOR INSPECTION. DURING INSPECTION OF MAGNETO FOUND 1 PAWL PIN SHEARED FROM IMPULSE COUPLING.Jul 8, 2026 · N5367H · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2026FA0000386Stiffener · shearedFLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED.May 15, 2026 · N61803 · Cessna 172M · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2026FA0000336Stiffener · shearedFLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED.May 7, 2026 · N61803 · Cessna 172M · Trailing Edge Flaps
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