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Cessna 172N

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2072434

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registry code
2072434
Registered
3,138 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
105 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A12
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 4,440

1966Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 41

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 · 3,138

N1014FPeppard Kenneth W · Dumfries, VABuilt 1979 · S/N 17272931N1016FFly Cadillac LLC · Tustin, MIS/N 17272932N1019FFly By Aviation LLC · Sun Valley, CABuilt 1979 · S/N 17272933
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STCs approved for this model · 490

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 · 1,835

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 1,113 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR27LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openCessna 172N · Knights Landing, CAOct 1, 2026 · N75513NTSB WPR26FA330Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172N · San Diego, CAOn September 7, 2026, about 1720 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N734ZK, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near San Diego, California. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was being operated as a…Sep 8, 2026 · N734ZK · DestroyedNTSB ERA26LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172N · Panama City, FLOn September 7, 2026, about 1059 central daylight time, a Cessna 172N airplane, N734NM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Panama City, Florida. The student pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was…Sep 7, 2026 · N734NM · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 3,204

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

Accident 20260907012869ACessna 172N · Panama City, FLPanama City, FL (ecp): [privacy data omitted], C172, experienced an engine issue after departing runway 34. Aircraft landed off runway on airport property and struck a runway sequence light bar before coming to stop in a retention pond.Sep 7, 2026 · N734NM · Substantial damageAccident 20260907012679ACessna 172N · San Diego, CAOn 09/07/2026 at 1719 CFI [privacy data omitted] and student pilot [privacy data omitted] on board aircraft [privacy data omitted] were on a training flight at montgomery-gibbs executive airport (myf) while attempting a landing on runway 28L aircraft pitched…Sep 7, 2026 · N734ZK · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20260810011359ICessna 172N · Deridder, LAWritten statement from PIC This is my account for what happened the morning August 10, 2026. It all started very normal and routine. My student preflighted the airplane while I oversaw. Fuel was good, oil was good, all other checks were good. I watched him…Aug 10, 2026 · N75721 · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 627

SDR 2026FA0000651Fuel Cap · failedAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE IN FLIGHT NEAR AMALGA, UTAH. THE PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A FIELD. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE POWER ISSUE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A VENTED FUEL CAP THAT WAS NOT VENTING PROPERLY. THE IMPROPER Aug 18, 2026 · N4849D · Cessna 172N · Fuel StorageSDR 2026FA0000604Carburetor · faultedAFTER ONLY 360.49 TACH HOURS IN SERVICE FOUND THROTTLE GETTING STUCK BEFORE FULL THROTTLE STOP. SUSPECTED ACCELERATOR PUMP PLUNGER GETTING STUCK NOT ALLOWING THROTTLE ARM TO HIT FULL THROTTLE STOP.Jul 2, 2026 · N172KJ · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2026FA0000357Stiffener · shearedFLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKEDMay 12, 2026 · N6212G · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flaps
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