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Cessna 172S

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 2072439, 2072442

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA · CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Model
172S
Registry codes
2072439, 2072442
Registered
1,915 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.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 3,057

1963Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 36

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 · 17

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Registered aircraft · 1,915

N10033Thunderfighter LLC · Englewood, COS/N 172S9797N1004EUnison Air LLC · Palo Alto, CABuilt 2005 · S/N 172S9872N1006VLanier Equipment Leasing LLC · Gainesville, GABuilt 2005 · S/N 172S9805
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STCs approved for this model · 284

STC 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 SA00037WIInstallation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery.B & C Specialty Products IncSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P Instruments
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NTSB investigations · 619

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

NTSB WPR26FA232Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Willard, UTOn June 23, 2026, at about 2247 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N387AF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Willard, Utah. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…Jun 24, 2026 · N387AF · DestroyedNTSB ERA26LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Brooksville, FLThe student pilot’s failure to ensure clearance while taxiing, which resulted in contact with another airplane that was performing an engine run-up.Jun 23, 2026 · N413AA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Death Valley, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and encounter with a tailwind while landing on a rough runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent nose over.Jun 17, 2026 · N96FA · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 1,094

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

Incident 20260905011679ICessna 172S · Farmingdale, NYAc was undergoing test taxiing on a taxi way after "shimmy repair" when the nose wheel detached from the nose strut due to improper installation of the nose wheel by not having the cotter pin properly installed to the left castle nut. Mechanics were…Sep 5, 2026 · N5157Z · Minor damageIncident 20260830012029ICessna 172S · Santa Monica, CAOn August 30, 2026, pilot, [privacy data omitted], was operating [privacy data omitted] (Cessna 172S) at Santa Monica airport (ksmo). At approximately 1600 PST, the pilot did the preflight and oil/fuel check and then started the aircraft. Ground control…Aug 30, 2026 · N421ER · Minor damageIncident 20260813011349ICessna 172S · Egg Harbor Town, NJDuring a CFR 91 instructional flight pilot departed on runway 31, climbed to above 900FT, began turn south, crew noticed birds. Flight instructor took controls; climbed and banked left. Large black bird struck right wing ob leading edge. Pilot contacted ATC…Aug 13, 2026 · N426LP · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 1,104

SDR N3XR202610130001Control Unit · burnedTHE ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED AFTER A PREVIOUS RESET. THE ACU (ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT) P/N-AC2101, S/N-Y59830 FAILED. INSTALLED A NEW ACU, AND THE FUNCTION CHECK PASSED.Oct 9, 2026 · N923ER · Cessna 172S · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2026FA0000749Propeller · misinstalledPROPELLER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT THE FACTORY, INCORRECT CLOCKING CAUSING PROPELLER BUSHINGS TO BACK OUT: THE PROPELLER CLOCKED INCORRECTLY WITH #1 CYLINDER AT TOP DEAD CENTER. THE FACTORY SAFETY CABLES SHOWING THIS PROP HASN'T BEEN REMOVED SINCE TAKING DELISep 21, 2026 · N848FG · Cessna 172S · Propeller AssemblySDR 2026FA0000751Bushing · defectiveTHE RIGHT LANDING GEAR LEG BUSHING WHICH SECURES THE LEG TIGHTLY TO THE AIRFRAME STRUCTURE HAD A DELAMINATED BUSHING LINER WHICH COMPLETELY WORKED ITSELF OUT OF THE BUSHING. THE LANDING GEAR LEG WAS FLOPPING AROUND INSIDE THIS BUSHING.Sep 10, 2026 · N23177 · Cessna 172S · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Textron 172S1,235 registered aircraftRegistry code 2072449
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