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Cessna 172P

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2072436

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
172P
Registry code
2072436
Registered
1,111 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A12
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 1,632

1972Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 37

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 · 1,111

N105JKSky West Aviation Inc Trustee · Albuquerque, NMBuilt 1981 · S/N 17275306N107CGColon Orlando · San Juan, PRBuilt 1982 · S/N 17275826N108SUHardy James · Albany, NYBuilt 1981 · S/N 17275001
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STCs approved for this model · 435

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 · 867

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 173 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 658 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA310Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172P · Gulfport, MSAug 21, 2026 · N5384K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA087Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172P · Inalåhan, GUAug 5, 2026 · N62195 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Lakeland, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.Jul 24, 2026 · N905KS · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 1,487

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

Incident 20260909011659ICessna 172P · Modesto, CAOn September 9, 2026, at approximately 1850 local time, a Cessna 172P was conducting a part 91 introductory flight from Modesto, California, with two occupants on board: the pilot and a prospective flight student. While executing a slow cruise climb from…Sep 9, 2026 · N1724P · No damageAccident 20260821012319ACessna 172P · Gpt, MSWhile taxing aircraft [privacy data omitted] pilot was given clearance to take twy f to twy j for a full-length takeoff of rwy 14. Regarding how pilot had gotton on to the perimeter road, pilot stated, "I could not see much, and I only have this small light…Aug 21, 2026 · N5384K · Substantial damageIncident 20260623009489ICessna 172P · Englewood, COUpon landing at apa rwy 35R after post flight inspection instructor pilot contacted tower to report possible impact with an object on approach. Pilot stated that a noise was heard at same time flap lever was actuated. Pilot stated that no object was seen…Jun 23, 2026 · N50917 · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 375

SDR 2026FA0000681Gascolator · dirtyPILOT REPORTED LOW POWER AND VIBRATION ON TAKEOFF AND ABORTED TAKEOFF. CLEANED GASCOLATOR AND AGGRESSIVELY FUEL TANKS AND BELLY SUMPS. NO WATER WAS PRESENT. VERIFIED PROPELLER TORQUE AND CHECKED DYNAMIC BALANCE DUE TO A RECENT PROPELLER INSTALLATION. PROPELLERSep 3, 2026 · N172UZ · Cessna 172P · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2026FA0000268Stiffener · shearedFLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF ON THE INBOARD TRACK OF THE RH FLAPApr 14, 2026 · N211AV · Cessna 172P · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2025FA0000633Cylinder Head · crackedNR 4 CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED ACROSS COOLING FINS IN FLIGHT. CREW NOTICED LOSS OF POWER/SHUDDER.Sep 9, 2025 · N99040 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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