# Cessna 172R

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2072401
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: 172R
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Aviation Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 683
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172r

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 2018-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-04): Exhaust Noise Suppressor · Aerospace Welding Minneapolis A1754001-23, A1754001-25, 172 and 3 more. Effective Feb 21, 2018
- [AD 2013-11-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-11-11): Engine Oil Pressure · Cessna 172R, 172S, 182S and 4 more. Effective Aug 1, 2013
- [AD 2013-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-15): Aircraft Fuel Distribution System · Cessna 172R and 172S. Effective Mar 19, 2013
- [AD 2012-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-22-01): Aircraft Fuel Distribution System · Cessna 172R and 172S. Effective Dec 28, 2012
- [AD 2012-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-02-02): Fuel · Cessna 172R and 172S. Effective Mar 13, 2012
- [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 2008-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-02): Part number identification placard · Cessna 172, 172R, 172RG and 64 more. Effective May 12, 2008
- [AD 2008-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-05-09): Crew seats · Cessna 172R, 172S, 182T and 3 more. Effective Apr 8, 2008
- [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 2007-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-08-03): Flexible fuel hoses · Cessna 172R, 172S, 182T and 3 more. Effective May 2, 2007
- [AD 2007-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-05-10): Steel lock rod/bar on both crew seat back cylinder lock assemblies · Cessna 172R, 172S, 182S and 4 more. Effective Apr 11, 2007
- [AD 2006-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-04): Flexible fuel hoses located in the engine compartment · Cessna 172R, 172S, 182T and 3 more. Effective Sep 1, 2006
- [AD 2005-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-10): Main electrical power junction box circuit breakers · Cessna 172R, 172S, 182T and 3 more. Effective Aug 9, 2005
- [AD 2005-05-53 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-05-53-R1): Flight control system · Cessna 172R, 172S, 182T and 1 more. Effective Mar 21, 2005
- [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 2004-15-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-15-18): Honeywell KAP 140 Autopilot Computer System · Cessna 172R, 172S, 182S and 4 more. Effective Sep 12, 2004
- [AD 2001-06-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-17): Engine Idle Speed and Fuel Control Mixture Setting · Cessna 172R and 172S. Effective Apr 20, 2001
- [AD 99-18-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-18-14): Control Yoke Pivot Bolt · Cessna 172R. Effective Sep 27, 1999
- [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 98-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-03): Aileron Control Cable · Cessna 172R. Effective Dec 18, 1998
- [AD 98-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-07): Lower Forward Doorpost · Cessna 172R. Effective Aug 16, 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 98-13-41](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-41): Aileron Control Cables · Cessna 172R. Effective Jul 20, 1998
- [AD 98-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-02-05): Engine Exhaust Muffler · Cessna 172R. Effective Feb 23, 1998
- [AD 98-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-01): Placard in Cockpit · Cessna 172R and 182S. Effective Feb 2, 1998
- [AD 97-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-12-06): Check Clearance Between Cowling and Gascolator and Cowling and Tailpipe · Cessna 172R. Effective Jul 15, 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 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 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 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
- [AD 68-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-17-04): Stall Warning System · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 63 more. Effective Sep 7, 1968

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2008-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-03-02) (historical): Fuel return line assembly · Cessna 172R and 172S. Effective Mar 6, 2008
- [AD 2005-05-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-05-53) (historical): Flight Control System · 172R, 172S, 182T and 1 more
- [AD 2003-24-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-24-13) (historical): Honeywell KAP 140 autopilot computer system · 172R, 172S, 182S and 4 more. Effective Jan 20, 2004
- [AD 2000-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-01) (historical): Oil Pressure Switch · Cessna 172R, 172S, 182S and 2 more. Effective Mar 11, 2000

## Information bulletins (advisory) (20)

- [SAIB CE-19-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-19-01%20R1): Engine Oil and Airplane Hour Meter; Pressure Switch Failure. Issued Dec 6, 2022
- [SAIB CE-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-19-01) (historical): Engine Oil and Airplane Hour Meter; Pressure Switch Failure. Issued Feb 12, 2019
- [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-12-02R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-02R1): Alternative Method of Compliance to Airworthiness Directive 2001-06-17. Issued Nov 13, 2014
- [SAIB CE-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-15): DC Power Distribution System - Avionics Master Switch. Issued Jan 30, 2012
- [SAIB CE-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-03): Fuel Control; Engine Performance with the Throttle Control at Idle. Issued Oct 26, 2011
- [SAIB CE-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-02) (historical): Alternative Method of Compliance to Airworthiness Directive 2001-06-17. Issued Oct 24, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-37](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-37): Engine Oil: Oil Filter Interference. Issued May 31, 2011
- [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-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-12): Navigation: CRS/BARO Knob Interference in some G1000/G900X/G950 Installations. Issued Feb 11, 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
- [SAIB CE-06-46R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-46R1): . Issued Sep 18, 2006
- [SAIB CE-02-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-02-20): . Issued Mar 14, 2002

## Registered aircraft (683, first 50)

- [N100LU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100LU): [Lynn University Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNN%20UNIVERSITY%20INC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1997, S/N 17280075
- [N101LU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101LU): [Lynn University Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNN%20UNIVERSITY%20INC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1999, S/N 17280709
- [N102FV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102FV): [Gruba Sheila M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUBA%20SHEILA%20M), [Saint Joseph, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saint%20Joseph), built 1998, S/N 17280552
- [N102HW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102HW): [Dhs Operations LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DHS%20OPERATIONS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2001, S/N 17281058
- [N102MU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102MU): [Training Planes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRAINING%20PLANES%20LLC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 1997, S/N 17280285
- [N1033A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1033A): [Atlas Aviation Tampa Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATLAS%20AVIATION%20TAMPA%20INC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 2005, S/N 17281238
- [N103FV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103FV): [Christiansen Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTIANSEN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1998, S/N 17280553
- [N103LU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103LU): [Lynn University Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNN%20UNIVERSITY%20INC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1997, S/N 17280298
- [N103SV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103SV): [Sun Valley Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUN%20VALLEY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Harlingen, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Harlingen), built 1998, S/N 17280534
- [N104LU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104LU): [Lynn University Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNN%20UNIVERSITY%20INC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1998, S/N 17280625
- [N104PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104PF): [Lewis University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20UNIVERSITY), [Romeoville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Romeoville), built 1998, S/N 17280313
- [N10632](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10632): [Skyblue Aviation Cr Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYBLUE%20AVIATION%20CR%20INC), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), built 2007, S/N 17281431
- [N106AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106AF): [Southeast Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHEAST%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 2001, S/N 17281055
- [N107AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107AF): [Kummer Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUMMER%20MICHAEL), [Floyd'S Knobs, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Floyd'S%20Knobs), built 2001, S/N 17281056
- [N109LU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109LU): [Lynn University Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNN%20UNIVERSITY%20INC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 2001, S/N 17280991
- [N109TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109TJ): [Lanier Equipment Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANIER%20EQUIPMENT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Gainesville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Gainesville), built 2001, S/N 17280985
- [N11024](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11024): [Cao Wayne M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAO%20WAYNE%20M), [Dublin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Dublin), built 2000, S/N 17280913
- [N110LU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110LU): [Lynn University Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNN%20UNIVERSITY%20INC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 2006, S/N 17281326
- [N112PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112PF): [Eastern Kentucky University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20KENTUCKY%20UNIVERSITY), [Richmond, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Richmond), built 1998, S/N 17280400
- [N113PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113PF): [Premier Flight Center LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREMIER%20FLIGHT%20CENTER%20LLC), [Hartford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Hartford), built 1998, S/N 17280401
- [N1157R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1157R): [Flying Nam LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20NAM%20LLC), [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan), built 1998, S/N 17280627
- [N115KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115KS): [Kent State University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENT%20STATE%20UNIVERSITY), [Stow, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stow), built 1999, S/N 17280819
- [N116KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116KS): [Kent State University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENT%20STATE%20UNIVERSITY), [Stow, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stow), built 1999, S/N 17280820
- [N117KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117KS): [Kent State University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENT%20STATE%20UNIVERSITY), [Stow, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stow), built 1999, S/N 17280821
- [N118ET](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118ET): [L & W Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L%20%26%20W%20LEASING%20LLC), [Smyrna, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Smyrna), built 1997, S/N 17280019
- [N118FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118FS): [Tfs Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TFS%20AIR%20LLC), [Loveland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Loveland), built 2003, S/N 17281198
- [N118KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118KS): [Kent State University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENT%20STATE%20UNIVERSITY), [Stow, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stow), built 1999, S/N 17280822
- [N119KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119KS): [Kent State University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENT%20STATE%20UNIVERSITY), [Stow, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stow), built 1999, S/N 17280823
- [N121UC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121UC): [Eastern Cincinnati Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20CINCINNATI%20AVIATION%20INC), [Batavia, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Batavia), built 1998, S/N 17280420
- [N132PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132PF): [Above And Beyond Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABOVE%20AND%20BEYOND%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 1997, S/N 17280176
- [N132VU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132VU): [Performance Aircraft Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERFORMANCE%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20INC), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 2003, S/N 17281189
- [N133VU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133VU): [Performance Aircraft Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERFORMANCE%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20INC), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 2003, S/N 17281190
- [N134VU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134VU): [Performance Aircraft Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERFORMANCE%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20INC), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 2003, S/N 17281191
- [N135VU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135VU): [Performance Aircraft Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERFORMANCE%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20INC), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 2003, S/N 17281192
- [N136VU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136VU): [Performance Aircraft Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERFORMANCE%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20INC), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 2003, S/N 17281193
- [N137MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137MA): [Civil Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AVIATION%20INC), [Waukesha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Waukesha), built 1997, S/N 17280146
- [N137VU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137VU): [Performance Aircraft Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERFORMANCE%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20INC), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 2003, S/N 17281194
- [N13986](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13986): [Euro 2000 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EURO%202000%20INC), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), built 2008, S/N 17281503
- [N149UD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149UD): [W Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/W%20AIR%20LLC), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago), built 2003, S/N 17281185
- [N1589D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1589D): [N1589d LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N1589D%20LLC), [Stuart, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Stuart), built 2005, S/N 17281255
- [N158RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158RA): [Johneco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNECO%20INC), [Beachwood, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Beachwood), built 1999, S/N 17280805
- [N1590W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1590W): [Cc Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CC%20AVIATION%20INC), [Tracy, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tracy), built 2005, S/N 17281256
- [N159FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159FS): [Eastern Kentrucky University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20KENTRUCKY%20UNIVERSITY), [Richmond, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Richmond), built 1999, S/N 17280816
- [N165YP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165YP): [Spanaflight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPANAFLIGHT%20LLC), [Puyallup, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Puyallup), built 1999, S/N 17280752
- [N167SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N167SJ): [Above And Beyond Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABOVE%20AND%20BEYOND%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 1997, S/N 17280167
- [N167UD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N167UD): [Lima 001 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIMA%20001%20LLC), [Muscatine, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Muscatine), built 2003, S/N 17281188
- [N169PX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169PX): [Xing Kong Aviation Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XING%20KONG%20AVIATION%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Atwater, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Atwater), S/N 17281404
- [N17274](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17274): [University Of Alaska Anchorage](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNIVERSITY%20OF%20ALASKA%20ANCHORAGE), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1998, S/N 17280353
- [N17297](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17297): [Barrier William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRIER%20WILLIAM), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1997, S/N 17280140
- [N172BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172BF): [Lewis University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20UNIVERSITY), [Romeoville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Romeoville), built 1997, S/N 17280175

All 683: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172r/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (228, 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 WPR26LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA365), Sep 19, 2026: Cessna 172R (N429ES), Ho'olehua, HI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA26LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA248), Jun 23, 2026: Cessna 172 (N9417Z), Brooksville, FL, minor damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to ensure clearance while taxiing, which resulted in contact with another airplane that was performing an engine run-up.
- [NTSB ERA26LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA227), Mar 22, 2026: Cessna 172R (N870CP), Maiden, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a rejected takeoff from a tailwind departure and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA025), Oct 28, 2025: Cessna 172R (N825KS), Boca Raton, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The low-wing pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with another airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA350), Aug 28, 2025: Cessna 172R (N5181A), Ardmore, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA323), Aug 22, 2025: Cessna 172 (N2460A), Spring Hill, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.
- [NTSB ERA25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA117), Feb 5, 2025: Cessna 172 (N94JA), Fort Myers, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA365), Sep 20, 2024: Cessna 172R (N259GF), Lincoln, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA364), Aug 22, 2024: Cessna 172 (N72664), Louisa, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA263), Jul 14, 2024: Cessna 172R (N9561V), Lockhart, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN24LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA349), Jun 23, 2024: Cessna 172R (N988CP), Hooper, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The solo student pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing
- [NTSB CEN24LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA233), Jun 18, 2024: Cessna 172R (N5335G), Murphysboro, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA218), Jun 12, 2024: Cessna 172 (N656MA), Gainesville, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The fuel pump manufacturer’s improper torquing of screws on the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a disruption in the fuel system and a loss of engine power on initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN24LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA025), Oct 6, 2023: Cessna 172R (N2444H), Riesel, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CEN24LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA003), Oct 2, 2023: Cessna 172 (N397ES), Arlington, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A reported loss of engine power during the landing approach due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR23LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA357), Sep 27, 2023: Cessna 172R (N17274), Redding, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and impact with the airport’s windsock.
- [NTSB CEN23LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA292), Jul 5, 2023: Cessna 172R (N64AF), Burlington, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR23LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA216), Jun 5, 2023: Cessna 172R (N819KS), Santa Monica, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel’s failure to inspect and replace the…
- [NTSB ERA23LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA259), May 30, 2023: Cessna 172 (N2447B), Miami, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage the airplane’s fuselage.
- [NTSB CEN23LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA256), May 23, 2023: Cessna 172R (N674MA), Romeoville, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper landing flare and failure to perform a go-around that resulted in an impact with the runway.
- [NTSB ERA22LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA385), Aug 25, 2022: Cessna 172 (N9968F), Kissimmee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runway.
- [NTSB ERA22LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA280), Jun 19, 2022: Cessna 172R (N35491), Owensboro, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA167), Apr 25, 2022: Cessna 172R (N9572W), Redding, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper landing flare and remedial action which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA170), Apr 3, 2022: Cessna 172 (N857CP), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA014), Oct 9, 2021: Cessna 172R (N24783), Chesterfield, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing. .
- [NTSB ANC21LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA100), Sep 18, 2021: Cessna 172R (N35408), Birchwood, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot, and student pilot’s improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA331), Aug 18, 2021: Cessna 172R (N62LU), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of directional on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR21LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA269), Jul 10, 2021: Cessna 172R (N996RA), Petaluma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and hampered visual function.
- [NTSB WPR21FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA258), Jul 1, 2021: Cessna 172R (N2388L), Missoula, MT, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA21LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA249), Jun 13, 2021: Cessna 172R (N430EP), Groton, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB WPR21LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA193), May 11, 2021: Cessna 172R (N47AF), Chandler, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to locate the airport which resulted in an approach to a road and subsequent collision with powerlines during a go-around in low light conditions.
- [NTSB ERA21LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA119), Jan 28, 2021: Cessna 172R (N997MC), Lawrenceville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC21LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA010), Dec 31, 2020: Cessna 172R (N949AF), Hope, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA032), Oct 17, 2020: Cessna 172 (N26481), Columbus, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA429), Sep 30, 2020: Cessna 172 (N461CM), Higginsville, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff at night.
- [NTSB WPR20CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA219), Jul 12, 2020: Cessna 172 (N9559D), Concord, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway sign during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA20CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA250), Jul 9, 2020: Cessna 172 (N722SA), Auburn, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nosegear and nosegear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR20CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA167), Jun 3, 2020: Cessna 172 (N478ER), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA19CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA472), Jul 28, 2019: Cessna 172 (N9548W), Mt. Sterling, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance…
- [NTSB GAA19CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA440), Jul 19, 2019: Cessna 172 (N403FR), Denver, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN19FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA212), Jul 6, 2019: Cessna 172 (N994CP), Oxford, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go around with a tailwind, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA368), Jun 22, 2019: Cessna 172 (N9200B), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB GAA19CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA326), Jun 8, 2019: Cessna 172 (N1589D), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's excessive rudder application during takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and…
- [NTSB GAA19CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA162), Mar 2, 2019: Cessna 172 (N9404F), Scottsdale, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during a go-around with a crosswind, which resulted in the left main landing gear impacting a runway sign.
- [NTSB GAA19CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA151), Feb 21, 2019: Cessna 172 (N83AF), Morristown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper rudder input and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and the landing gear…
- [NTSB GAA19CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA130), Feb 4, 2019: Cessna 172 (N9525V), Hanover, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper decision to release the seat latch to adjust the seat position during taxi, which resulted in his inability to reach the rudder or brake pedals and a subsequent loss of…
- [NTSB GAA19CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA106), Dec 30, 2018: Cessna 172 (N2651R), Caldwell, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN18CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA323), Aug 9, 2018: Cessna 172 (N20JA), Greeley, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s and safety pilot's conflicting control inputs during landing, which resulted in their failure to maintain a proper airspeed and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA464), Jul 26, 2018: Cessna 172 (N865CP), Spring, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare in a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR18FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA195), Jul 13, 2018: Cessna 172 (N24442), Deer Park, WA, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight breakup as a result of the airplane exceeding the structural strength of the airplane during a rapid descent that the flight instructor was unable to recover from following a collision…

All 228: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172r/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (425, 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 20260918013379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260918013379A), Sep 18, 2026: Cessna 172R (N429ES), Kaunakakai, HI, Substantial damage. Investigation was conducted in accordance with national policy 8900.1, vol.7, CH1, SEC1 & order 8020.11D chg 1. On September 18, 2026, at approximately 15:00…
- [Incident 20260810008919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260810008919I), Aug 10, 2026: Cessna 172R (N9485Z), Mesa, AZ, No damage. On August 10, 2026, a Cessna 172 operated by a PIC and student pilot experienced a runway excursion while landing on runway 12L at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport…
- [Incident 20260623008462I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260623008462I), Jun 23, 2026: Cessna 172R (N9417Z), Brooksville, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft #1 struck aircraft # 2 from behind while taxing
- [Incident 20260615006489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260615006489I), Jun 15, 2026: Cessna 172R (N9202U), Stillwater, OK, No damage. During a training flight the aircraft experience a bird strike shortly after take off during the initial climb. The flight crew access the aircraft…
- [Incident 20260518005069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260518005069I), May 18, 2026: Cessna 172R (N398ES), Ocean City, MD, Minor damage. PIC came in for landing on rwy 32 with croswind 220 @ 7KTS. Aircraft was pushed to the right due to wind condition, PIC adjusted heading to compensate for the…
- [Incident 20260516010179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260516010179I), May 16, 2026: Cessna 172R (N9417Z), Brooksville, FL, No damage. Student pilot stated that after the airplane landed, the aircraft suddenly drifted to the right of the runway and came to a stop in the grass. Verbally over…
- [Incident 20260501004779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260501004779I), May 1, 2026: Cessna 172R (N808TP), Friday Harbor, WA, No damage. While repositioning aircraft in the parking area of airport. PIC was taxiing through strop of grass between two parking stalls when nose wheel entered a pot…
- [Incident 20260408004159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260408004159I), Apr 8, 2026: Cessna 172R (N982BT), New Braunfels, TX, Minor damage. Student pilot encountered a hard landing during first attempt after receiving solo endorsement resulting in propeller strike, nose landing gear failure, and…
- [Accident 20260322010629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260322010629A), Mar 22, 2026: Cessna 172R (N870CP), Maiden, NC, Substantial damage. On March 22, 2026, at approximately 01:12PM (EDT), a Cessna 172 was substantially damaged at Laney'S airport (N92), off runway 05 approximately 150FT to the…
- [Incident 20251215018769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251215018769I), Dec 15, 2025: Cessna 172R (N240CT), San Marcos, TX, Minor damage. Runway 8 at khyi, while coming in for final, student pilot at controls. Upon setting up for final the instructor pilot determined it was a stable approach.…
- [Incident 20251125021389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251125021389I), Nov 25, 2025: Cessna 172R (N954AC), Miami, FL, No damage. NTSB accident no.: n/a: A-SO-19-26-015 sas ptrs no.: [privacy data omitted] task id: [privacy data omitted] registration: nxxx [privacy data omitted] [privacy…
- [Incident 20250912016249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250912016249I), Sep 12, 2025: Cessna 172R (N432ER), Lake In The Hil, IL, Minor damage. On September 12, 2025, at 2200Z, the pilot in command (PIC) of [privacy data omitted], a Cessna C172R, landed at Lake In The Hills Airport (3CK) in Lake In The…
- [Incident 20250901013639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250901013639I), Sep 1, 2025: Cessna 172R (N321WF), Denton, TX, Minor damage. On 20250901 at Denton Municipal Airport, 1436 local time, a Cessna 172 aborted takeoff after airspeed indicator did not come alive and ended up outside the…
- [Accident 20250827011429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250827011429A), Aug 27, 2025: Cessna 172R (N5181A), Ardmore, OK, Substantial damage. On August 27, 2025 at 21:26 CDT, a Cessna 172 was involved in an accident during landing at Ardmore airport (kadm). The private pilot was conducting solo night…
- [Accident 20250822012289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250822012289A), Aug 22, 2025: Cessna 172R (N2460A), Brooksville, FL, Substantial damage. A student pilot was flying solo on approach to land on runway 27, for his 2nd touch and go. Upon making contact with the runway, the aircraft bounced upon…
- [Incident 20250819012249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250819012249I), Aug 19, 2025: Cessna 172R (N987BC), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. While completing a 250 NM solo-cross country flight the pilot decided to discontinue the flight due to un-forecasted weather conditions the pilot decided to…
- [Incident 20250730012329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250730012329I), Jul 30, 2025: Cessna 172R (N3540T), Ann Arbor, MI, Minor damage. Student pilot was on a solo flight doing pattern work. The aircraft landed runway 6, veered left towards the grass after touchdown and exited the runway around…
- [Accident 20250723010059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250723010059A), Jul 23, 2025: Cessna 172R (N35246), Fort Pierce, FL, Substantial damage. Incident occurred when pilot was conducting VFR pattern work at fpr on RWY10L. Pilot reported bird strike at 1503Z while in the left crosswind of RWY10L. Pilot…
- [Incident 20250702009309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250702009309I), Jul 2, 2025: Cessna 172R (N98436), Rio Vista, CA, Minor damage. While entering the traffic pattern for Concord, the aircraft struck a hawk at approximately 800 feet above ground level and 90 knots. The impact occurred on…
- [Incident 20250314002369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250314002369I), Mar 14, 2025: Cessna 172R (N500GP), Doylestown, PA, Minor damage. CFI stated he and a student pilot were conducting laps in the traffic pattern. On the 4th takeoff they heard a bang followed by shaking of the aircraft.…
- [Incident 20250222001819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250222001819I), Feb 22, 2025: Cessna 172R (N2745M), Alton, NH, Minor damage. On 2/22/25 at 1610 local time a Cessna 172 sustained minor damage following a landing at Alton Bay (B18) NH. The three people on board did not sustain any…
- [Accident 20250205002139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250205002139A), Feb 5, 2025: Cessna 172R (N94JA), Fort Myers, FL, Substantial damage. On February 05, 2025 at 0845 EDT, a Cessna 172, [privacy data omitted], collided with a parked truck while taxiing at Page Field, kfmy, Fort Myers, Florida.…
- [Incident 20250116001619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250116001619I), Jan 16, 2025: Cessna 172R (N461CM), Olathe, KS, Minor damage. Commercial student was on a solo lesson to do night takeoffs and landings at a control towered airport. On the 3rd touch and go, the pilot rapidly added power…
- [Incident 20250106011889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250106011889I), Jan 6, 2025: Cessna 172R (N2173Z), Livermore, CA, No damage. Livermore, CA (lvk): [privacy data omitted], C172, lvk-mhr, the pilot reported a bird strike on right downwind departure and requested to return to lvk to…
- [Incident 20241113019419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241113019419I), Nov 13, 2024: Cessna 172R (N360ES), Englewood, CO, Substantial damage. Maintenance personnel were taxiing aircraft to hangar for maintenance. After passing the last business on the north side of the ramp, the left steering link on…
- [Accident 20240920016119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240920016119A), Sep 20, 2024: Cessna 172R (N259GF), Lincoln, NE, Substantial damage. On Friday, September 20th, 2024, a student pilot was conducting a solo flight out of the Lincoln, Nebraska aiport in a Cessna 172R. After approximately one…
- [Incident 20240918021029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240918021029I), Sep 18, 2024: Cessna 172R (N402ER), Prescott, AZ, No damage. The pilot was conducting a training flight with a student. The student pilot was instructed to decended to 6000 ft to begin a power-off approach to attempt a…
- [Accident 20240822013609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240822013609A), Aug 22, 2024: Cessna 172R (N72664), Louisa, VA, Substantial damage. During approach into lousia airport(klku) PIC experienced what may have been a wind shear and bounced on contact with runway. PIC performed a "go around" and…
- [Accident 20240714012209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240714012209A), Jul 14, 2024: Cessna 172R (N9561V), Lockhart, TX, Substantial damage. Airman departed kaus at approximately 16:40 local time on July 14, 2024. Pilot flew to 50R for pattern work. At approximately 17:30 local time, pilot decided…
- [Accident 20240623015519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240623015519A), Jun 23, 2024: Cessna 172R (N988CP), Wahoo, NE, Substantial damage. The accident was not reported at the time of occurrence. The aircraft accident was discovered more than 60 days after its occurrence via a hotline complaint.…
- [Accident 20240618008199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240618008199A), Jun 18, 2024: Cessna 172R (N5335G), Murphysboro, IL, Substantial damage. The aircraft exited the left side of runway 18L during the takeoff roll portion of a “touch and go” at the Southern Illinois Airport (kmdh). The aircraft…
- [Accident 20240611011019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240611011019A), Jun 11, 2024: Cessna 172R (N656MA), Gainesville, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On June 11,2024 at aproximately 1948 hrs CDT aircraft [privacy data omitted] departed dto denton Texas for a training flight. 55 minutes after takeoff the…
- [Incident 20240610015119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240610015119I), Jun 10, 2024: Cessna 172R (N870CP), Statesville, NC, Minor damage. On 6-10-2024 during an instruction flight at 3000' MSL, the aircraft’s engine began vibrating violently and experienced a loss of oil pressure. The flight…
- [Incident 20240607010629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240607010629I), Jun 7, 2024: Cessna 172R (N461CM), Warrensburg, MO, Minor damage. Student pilot on first solo flight landing. Aircraft landed runway 19. After touchdown, aircraft bounced, lost directional control, and departed runway to the…
- [Incident 20240507019739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240507019739I), May 7, 2024: Cessna 172R (N537HF), Van Nuys, CA, Minor damage. PIC maneuvered aircraft into a congested run-up area misjudged the space between another aircraft and the blast fence area resulting in a "left-wing" collision…
- [Incident 20240414003159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240414003159I), Apr 14, 2024: Cessna 172R (N35246), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. On April 14, 2024, at approximately 1300 local (EST) at north Palm Beach county general aviation airport in north Palm Beach, FL (F45), a Cessna 172-R aircraft…
- [Incident 20240308002719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240308002719I), Mar 8, 2024: Cessna 172R (N223BW), New Bedford, MA, Minor damage. On short final bird strike occurred with no effect on flight operation. Aircraft landed and taxied to the ramp. Bird not recovered. Damage found on left flap…
- [Incident 20240101000029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240101000029I), Jan 1, 2024: Cessna 172R (N665RT), Stuart, FL, Minor damage. Part 141 flight school [privacy data omitted]flight school operating Cessna 172R, registration [privacy data omitted] on approach to runway 30 had a bird…
- [Accident 20231006021009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231006021009A), Oct 6, 2023: Cessna CE-172-R (N2444H), Waco, TX, Substantial damage. On October 6, 2023, at 16:39 CDT in VFR conditions,13+ miles to the southeast of Waco Texas (cnw), the instructor and student were performing ground reference…
- [Incident 20231004015069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231004015069I), Oct 4, 2023: Cessna 172R (N420U), Leonardtown, MD, Substantial damage. While on the taxi way to the departure end of runway, crew reported they felt the aircraft "shudder". The lefthand landing gear failed and the aircraft listed…
- [Accident 20231002022479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231002022479A), Oct 2, 2023: Cessna 172R (N397ES), Grand Prairie, TX, Destroyed. The pilot in command (PIC) was flying takeoffs and landings at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (gpm). The PIC had a friend as a passeneger who is not a…
- [Accident 20230927013499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230927013499A), Sep 27, 2023: Cessna 172R (N17274), Redding, CA, Substantial damage. The instructor reported, in a verbal statement that the student was conducting his first solo on runway 34 at Redding airport (rdd). The first pattern and…
- [Accident 20230705006609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230705006609A), Jul 5, 2023: Cessna 172R (N64AF), Burlington, VT, Substantial damage. On July 05, 2023, at 3:25PM local time, a flight instructor was performing/demonstrating a short field landing with a student pilot at the Burlington Vermont…
- [Incident 20230705005669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230705005669I), Jul 5, 2023: Cessna 172R (N172SJ), New Bedford, MA, No damage. Pilot reported bird strike on left wing during short final on runway 32. Maintenance inspected aircraft and no damage was noted. No bird remains were found.
- [Accident 20230605015709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230605015709A), Jun 5, 2023: Cessna 172R (N819KS), Santa Monica, CA, Substantial damage. On June 5, 2023, about 1517 pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172R, [privacy data omitted], was substantially Damaged when it was involved in an accident near…
- [Accident 20230530005779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230530005779A), May 30, 2023: Cessna 172R (N2447B), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. On may 30, 2023, at 10:11 a 1999 Cessna CE-172-R single engine airplane bearing [privacy data omitted] received substantial damage. Following a hard landing on…
- [Accident 20230523006499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230523006499A), May 23, 2023: Cessna 172R (N674MA), Romeoville, IL, Substantial damage. The pilot in command (PIC) of the Cessna 172 was on their first solo flight in the pattern at lewis university airport, Romeoville, Illinois (klot). The pic’s…
- [Incident 20230519021389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230519021389I), May 19, 2023: Cessna 172R (N722HG), Addison, TX, Minor damage. Cessna 172 aircraft departing runway 16 at Addison Airport (ADS). Aircraft was being operated as a dual instruction flight operated with a pilot school at ADS.…
- [Incident 20230511021719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230511021719I), May 11, 2023: Cessna 172R (N24613), Morristown, NJ, Minor damage. The aircraft was on an instruction flight at the time of the incident. The instructing pilot stated that while on a lesson with a student pilot he asked the…
- [Incident 20230504010899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230504010899I), May 4, 2023: Cessna 172R (N174GF), Torrance, CA, Minor damage. 05/04/2023 1320 Pdt- toa airport- Aircraft departed 29R for demo flight. At approximately 500FT AGL a loud bang was heard from engine compartment, engine…

All 425: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172r/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (568, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000570), Jul 7, 2026: STIFFENER. SHEARED. FLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND THE BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED
- [SDR 2026FA0000290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000290), Apr 23, 2026: BUTTON. MELTED. UPON INSPECTION AFTER MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ROCKER SHAFT THRUST BUTTONS HAD EITHER PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY MELTED. A COMPLETE ENGINE
- [SDR 2026FA0000390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000390), Apr 14, 2026: STIFFENER. SHEARED. FLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED.
- [SDR 2026FA0000173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000173), Mar 11, 2026: COIL. BENT. UNDER NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS, AT FIRST ROUTINE 500-HOUR INSPECTION FOUND COIL TAB WORN OUT OF LIMITS BECAUSE THE TAB WAS INCORRECTLY BEND AT FACTORY.
- [SDR 2025FA0000286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000286), Apr 22, 2025: IMPULSE COUPLING. BROKEN. WHILE PERFORMING HARTZELL AVIATION ALERT S.B. NO. 225 IT WAS FOUND ON MAGNETO S/N H-Y103862 HAD A BROKEN IMPULSE CAM ASSEMBLY PIN. MAGNETO WAS INSTALLED 4/14/20
- [SDR 2024FA0000444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000444), Jun 11, 2024: ACTUATOR. DAMAGED. RETAINING PINS FROM TRIM ACTUATOR GEAR FELL OUT.
- [SDR 2023FA0000796](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000796), Nov 29, 2023: MAGNETO. MISMANUFACTURED. FOUND DEFECT DURING INSPECTION OF FACTORY OVERHAULED MAGNETO. COIL TAB WAS NOT INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH THE MAGNETO PARTING SURFACE PER SECTION 7.8C OF MANUAL L-
- [SDR 2023FA0000795](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000795), Nov 29, 2023: MAGNETO. MISMANUFACTURED. FOUND DEFECT DURING INSPECTION OF FACTORY OVERHAULED MAGNETO. COIL TAB WAS NOT INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH THE MAGNETO PARTING SURFACE PER SECTION 7.8C OF MANUAL L-
- [SDR 2023FA0000685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000685), Oct 27, 2023: MAGNETO. MISMANUFACTURED. OPENED MAGNETO DUE TO INABILITY TO SET TIMING TO ENGINE. FOUND CARBON ON CONTACTS. FOUND FACTORY DEFECT THAT COIL TAB WAS NOT INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH THE MAGNET
- [SDR 2023FA0000622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000622), Oct 20, 2023: CYLINDER. CRACKED. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. MADE A PRECAUTIONARY NORMAL LANDING. MECHANIC REMOVED COWLING AND FOUND A CRACKED NR 4 CYLINDER. LB STA
- [SDR 2023FA0000597](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000597), Oct 12, 2023: MAGNETO. FAILED INSP. FOUND TWO FACTORY DEFECTS WHILE PERFORMING FIRST 500-HOUR INSPECTION ON MAGNETO WITH 496.1 TT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUAL L-1363J. IMPULSE COUPLING RIVET WAS CROO
- [SDR 2023FA0000741](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000741), Aug 5, 2023: EXHAUST VALVE. BINDING. #2 CYLINDER STUCK EXHAUST VALVE CAUSING PUSHROD TO BEND AND LOSS OF POWER.
- [SDR 2023FA0000623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000623), May 12, 2023: CYLINDER. CRACKED. REMOVED COWL, FOUND NR 1 FOUND CRACKED AND SEPARATED. FAA PHOTOGRAPHED & AUTHORIZED THE CYLINDER TO BE REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED CYLINDER. NOTE: REPORTED THE NR 
- [SDR 2023FA0000035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000035), Jan 11, 2023: MAGNETO. DAMAGED. RH MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING BROKE DAMAGING THE MAG DRIVE GEAR, CAM SHAFT GEAR, AND VARIOUS OTHER GEARS LOCATED IN THE ACCESSORY CASE. ISSUE SHOWED UP DURING GRO
- [SDR 2021FA0000212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000212), Jul 19, 2021: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. HAVE HAD TWO CYLINDER CRACK IN THE SAME PLACE WITH IN A TWO MONTH PERIOD. REQUESTING THAT AL FOUR CYLINDERS ARE REPLACED. ALSO HAD ONE CRACK ON A SECOND AIRCRAF
- [SDR 2021FA0000075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000075), Mar 4, 2021: BRAKE DISC. CRACKED. DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE SURFACE OF THE BRAKE DISC.
- [SDR 2020FA0000211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000211), Mar 2, 2020: TUBE. DAMAGED. FLAT TIRE AFTER LANDING. VISUAL INSPECTION SHOWED SMALL HOLE IN TUBE, BUT NO SIGN OF TIRE PUNTURE. BELIEVED TO BE TUBE FAILURE.
- [SDR 2020FA0000033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000033), Jan 9, 2020: FUEL CONTROL. FAILED. FUEL SERVO FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE LOSS OF POWER ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO GLIDE TO RUNWAY, LANDED IN GRASS AT APPROACH END OF RUNWAY
- [SDR 2018FA0000505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000505), Dec 11, 2018: CYLINDER. FOULED. DURING FLIGHT ENG THROTTLE RPM PULLED TO IDLE TO DESCEND WHILE RUNNING ROUGH. ENG SHUTOFF AND COULD NOT BE STARTED. EMERGENCY FIELD LANDING COMPLETED. ACFT SENT
- [SDR 2018FA0000289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000289), Jul 18, 2018: PRESSURE SWITCH. BROKEN. PROCEEDED TO THE FLIGHT PORTION OF A PPL CHECKRIDE ORIGINATING AT KDLZ. DEPARTED TO THE EAST AND VECTORED PILOT TO HEADINGS. AFTER NOTICING SPECKLES OF WHAT WAS
- [SDR 2018FA0000179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000179), May 5, 2018: PUMP. FAILED. DURING A DUAL LESSON AT 2500MSL THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A POWER INTERRUPTION. FOLLOWING THE CHECKLIST, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP WAS TURNED ON WHICH RESTORED NO
- [SDR 2018FA0000137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000137), Apr 12, 2018: O-RING. BROKEN. DURING TAXI PILOT APPLIED BOTH BRAKES. THE RIGHT PEDAL WENT THROUGH FULL TRAVEL AND THE LEFT PEDAL ACTIVATED THE BRAKE. THE AIRCRAFT SPUN QUICKLY TO THE LEFT AN
- [SDR 2018FA0000227](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000227), Sep 20, 2017: PUSHROD. WORN. EXCESSIVE WEAR ON PUSHROD ON THE ROCKER END AND ON THE ROCKER.
- [SDR 2017FA0000272](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000272), Jun 1, 2017: RIB. CRACKED. FLYING AT LOW ALTITUDE. WHEN FLAP WAS UP, A STRANGE SOUND WAS HEARD, AND FOUND THE LEFT FLAP CANNOT BE PROPERLY OPERATED. THE PLANE LANDED SAFELY AND NO ONE WAS
- [SDR 2017FA0000377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000377), Mar 10, 2017: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH IN FLIGHT, THE STUDENT BROUGHT THE PLANE BACK. START UP AND RUN UP REVEALED A DEAD CYLINDER. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK GOIN
- [SDR 2016FA0000408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000408), Sep 1, 2016: CYLINDER HEAD. SEPARATED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN THE PATTERN. LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY SEVERE VIBRATION AND REDUCED POWER. EMERGENCY DECLARED SUCCESSFUL LANDING ACCOMPLISHED. INSPECTED FOUND THAT 
- [SDR T22R R/O9856](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/T22R%20R%2FO9856), Aug 29, 2016: CRANKSHAFT. BROKEN. CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT THE NR 4 CONNECTING ROD JOURNAL, SEPARATION OCCURRED AT THE NR 5 CHEEK COUNTING FROM THE FRONT OF CRANKSHAFT.
- [SDR Y2GR2016FA0000356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2GR2016FA0000356), Aug 4, 2016: CYLINDER. CRACKED. PN: 05K21104, CYLINDER CRACKED AROUND EXHAUST PORT. THIS IS THE 5TH CYLINDER WE ARE AWARE OF WITH THIS TYPE OF CRACK.
- [SDR DU0S2016FA0000129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DU0S2016FA0000129), Mar 11, 2016: SERVO. CONTAMINATED. DURING O/H AND INSTALLED A FUEL INJECTOR. AT 62 TSOH DYE CONTAMINATION FOUND IN IMPACT TUBES. TO DETERMINE IF FUEL WAS LEAKING PAST THE FLOW DIVIDER, THE INJECT
- [SDR ECPS2016FA0000125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ECPS2016FA0000125), Mar 10, 2016: SERVO. CONTAMINATED. PRECISION FUEL INJECTOR, PN 2576536-2, SN 70D95404 REMOVED 2/9/16, TSOH 55. UNIT REMOVED DUE TO FUEL DYE CONTAMINATION IN IMPACT TUBES AND AIR SLOT. UNIT PREVIO
- [SDR 2016FA0000124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000124), Mar 10, 2016: SERVO. CONTAMINATED. PRECISION FUEL INJECTOR REMOVED DUE TO FUEL DYE CONTAMINATION IN IMPACT TUBES AND AIR SLOT. UNIT WAS INSTALLED ON 10/5/15. UNIT WAS PREVIOUSLY O/H 9/10/15. UNIT
- [SDR 2016FA0000035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000035), Dec 11, 2015: BATTERY. NO TEST. THIS BATTERY FAILED CAPACITY CHECK, WHICH WAS PERFORMED AS DIRECTED BY MANUAL Q01-1120, REV J 7-8-15, PAR 7-7.
- [SDR 2016FA0000122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000122), Dec 7, 2015: INJECTOR. CONTAMINATED. PRECISION FUEL INJECTOR COMPLIED WITH, MIXTURE AND IDLE, OK, REPORTED ENGINE STUMBLE, TEST FLIGHT OK. REPORTED ENGINE STUMBLE, TEST FLIGHT OK TSOH 29.6. ENGINE 
- [SDR CA151207002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151207002), Dec 4, 2015: STOP FITTING. MISSING. (CAN) ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM FOUND TO BE MISSING 1 STOP BLOCK.
- [SDR CA151203010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151203010), Dec 1, 2015: STOP FITTING. MISSING. (CAN) ELEVATOR TRIM SYS FOUND TO BE MISSING ONE STOP BLOCK.
- [SDR CA151130023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151130023), Nov 26, 2015: STOP. MISSING. (CAN) ELEVATOR TRIM SYS FOUND TO BE MISSING 1 STOP BLOCK.
- [SDR CA151116012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151116012), Nov 12, 2015: STOP. MISSING. (CAN) ELEVATOR TRIM SYS FOUND TO BE MISSING 1 STOP BLOCK.
- [SDR GM8S2015100800481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GM8S2015100800481), Oct 8, 2015: TIRE. FAILED. THE LT MAIN TIRE WAS FLAT UPON LANDING THE ACFT. THE CAUSE OF THE FLAT IS THE ALARMING ISSUE. THERE WAS A STICKER INSIDE THE TIRE, FROM NEW, THAT EVENTUALLY DEG
- [SDR BG8S2015FA0000192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BG8S2015FA0000192), May 5, 2015: MAGNETO. OUT OF ALIGNMENT. REPLACED RT MAGNETO WITH O/H UNIT FROM O/H SHOP, MODEL 4371, SN 15011241. TIMED MAGNETO TO ENGINE PERFORMED GROUND RUN OPS CHECK GOOD ON GROUND, RELEASED AIRPLA
- [SDR CA150501007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150501007), Apr 21, 2015: SCREEN. CONTAMINATED. (CAN) FUEL SERVO INLET SCREEN FOUND TO HAVE LINT TYPE DEBRIS INSIDE.
- [SDR CA150501006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150501006), Apr 14, 2015: SCREEN. CONTAMINATED. (CAN) FUEL SERVO INLET SCREEN FOUND TO HAVE LINT TYPE DEBRIS INSIDE.
- [SDR CA150128003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150128003), Jan 16, 2015: WIRE. FAILED. (CAN) TAIL NAV LIGHT WIRE SHORTED AGAINST ELEVATOR CABLE CAUSING BURN DAMAGE TO CABLE. THE NAV LIGHT WIRING CONSISTS OF A 5 AMP CIRCUIT-BREAKER-SWITCH WITH THRE
- [SDR CA141113004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141113004), Oct 27, 2014: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) CABLE STARTING TO FRAY AT PULLEY.
- [SDR CA141113003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141113003), Oct 27, 2014: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) CABLE STARTING TO FRAY AT REAR PULLEY.
- [SDR CA141113002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141113002), Oct 27, 2014: BELLCRANK. WORN. (CAN) BEARING HOUSING LOOSE IN BELLCRANK.
- [SDR DF2S2014FA0000645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DF2S2014FA0000645), Oct 17, 2014: LINE. SEPARATED. DURING TRAINING FLIGHT, ENGINE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEM. ACFT MADE A SAFE LANDING AND TAXIED TO RAMP. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE NR 2 
- [SDR KC2R2014FA0000392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R2014FA0000392), Jun 6, 2014: IMPULSE COUPLING. CRACKED. DURING PERFORMANCE OF A ROUTINE 500 HR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN IMPULSE COUPLING BASE PLATE, IN LINE WITH FLYWEIGHT AXLE. CRACK DISCOVER
- [SDR KC2R2014FA0000391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R2014FA0000391), Jun 6, 2014: IMPULSE COUPLING. CRACKED. DURING PERFORMANCE OF A ROUTINE 500 HR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN IMPULSE COUPLING BASE PLATE, IN LINE WITH FLYWEIGHT AXLE. CRACK DISCOVER
- [SDR CA140317010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140317010), Mar 12, 2014: MAGNETO. FAILED. (CAN) WHILE TESTING THE LT MAGNETO DURING PRE-FLIGHT GROUND RUN, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY ROUGH. THE LT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND LOOSE PARTS WE
- [SDR CA140221001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140221001), Feb 20, 2014: ALTERNATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR LOW OUTPUT CAUSING LOW VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. ALTERNATOR REPLACED.

All 568: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172r/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (336, 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 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 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 SA01134DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01134DE): Installation of EarthX ETX680-24-TSO Lithium Battery. EarthX Inc
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels 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 SA02006CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02006CH): Installation of air conditioning system. Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems LLC
- [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 SA01105DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01105DE): Installation of the Persistent Systems MPU5 Wave Radio System. Persistent Systems
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [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 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
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA00897WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00897WI): Installation of Concorde Battery Corporation (VRSLA) Valve regulated sealed lead acid battery. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA00709SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709SE): Installation of replacement control surface skin panels. Athena Aircraft, LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp
- [STC SA910CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA910CE): Installation of wing leading edge cuffs, drooped tips, stall fences and Aileron gap seals. (172, 172Q LANDPLANE) (172P LANDPLANE AND FLOATPLANE). Curry Aviation LLC

All 336: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172r/stcs.md

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