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Cessna P172D

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2072202

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
P172D
Registry code
2072202
Registered
23 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
108 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A17
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 42

1962Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 13

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1979In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
AD 87-20-03 R2Seat TracksHistoricalEffective Sep 24, 1990 · Replaced by AD 2011-10-09AD 86-26-04Shoulder Harness AdjusterHistoricalEffective Jan 6, 1987 · Replaced by AD 2004-19-01
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-01-41R1Cracks in plastic or non-metallic control wheelsIssued Jan 10, 2007
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Registered aircraft · 23

N159JMWyttenbach Joel N · Sauk City, WIBuilt 1963 · S/N P17257176N188PLe Duc Richard Steven · Mazama, WABuilt 1963 · S/N P17257122N8524XPedroza Everett W · Tehachapi, CABuilt 1962 · S/N P17257124
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NTSB investigations · 21

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 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 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR22LA186Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P172D · Prescott, AZThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.May 22, 2022 · N8540X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P172D · Cedar Rapids, IAThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument proficiency.Jan 18, 2010 · N8584X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06WA030Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Saint-Barthelem, GuadeloupeDec 12, 2005 · N8547X · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 13

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

Accident 20220522008729ACessna P172D · Prescott, AZPilot reported that N8540X departed RY21L and within less than a minute and about 1/2 mile of the departure end of the runway time the engine suddenly stopped and he heard the propeller spinning but no sounds from motor. He reported that he immediately pushed…May 22, 2022 · N8540X · Substantial damageIncident 20210308002359ICessna P172D · Elyria, OHDuring touchdown pilot overcontrolled aircraft resulting in the tip of the propeller striking the runway surface. Propeller is composite and only the tip was damaged. The engine did not stop and damage was found after engine shutdown during the post flight…Mar 8, 2021 · N8574X · Minor damageAccident 20100117026309ACessna P172D · Cedar Rapids, IAThe pilot was single engine visual flight rules (VFR) rated. The pilot received a weather briefing from flight service at 0830 local and departed on a VFR flight from tulsa ok (krvs) for Washington IA (kawg) at 1609 local on 01/17/2010. The pilot planned to…Jan 17, 2010 · N8584X · Substantial damageIncident 20040309003059ICessna P172D · Ft Collins, CO(-23) On March 9, 2004 at approximately 1215 MST, N8539X, a Cessna model 172 experienced an in-flight engine failure. The aircraft was landed in a field and sustained minor damage. The commercial pilot was not injured. No passengers were onboard this FAR part…Mar 9, 2004 · N8539X · Minor damageIncident 19911218062709ICessna P172D · Greenwood Villa, COEngine failed inflight. Forced landing in a field. Lack of oil circulation caused crank and cam bearing to fail.Dec 18, 1991 · N8557XAccident 19890408006949ACessna P172D · Crested Butte, COStruck a snowbank at end of runway on a downwind takeoff. Aircraft then nosed over.Apr 8, 1989 · N8562X · Substantial damageAccident 19860105000329ACessna P172D · Anderson, INEncountered gusty winds during flare and made a hard landing on the nose wheel.Jan 5, 1986 · N8521X · Substantial damageAccident 19850312006549ACessna P172D · Soda Springs, IDTook off, noted no airspeed indiction. Landed, overshot runway, hit snow bank, flipped over. Pitot tube iced up.Mar 12, 1985 · N8553X · Substantial damageAccident 19840820075989ACessna P172D · Livermore, CAHard landing, bounced, went around. Made safe landing with wings and fuselage buckled and engine mount broken.Aug 20, 1984 · N8530X · Substantial damageAccident 19830516019749ACessna P172D · Wasco, ORFailed to check weather at destination. Landed downwind and ran off departure end of runway.May 16, 1983 · N8540X · Substantial damageAccident 19781216038399ACessna 172D · SCDec 16, 1978 · N8558X · Substantial damageAccident 19770609013219ACessna P172D · HermisilloHit road signs ldg on hiway. Invest under jurisdiction of govt of Mexico.Jun 9, 1977 · N8553X · Substantial damageAccident 19740920033359ACessna P172D · Wells, TXRemains of rat nest fnd in carb air inletSep 20, 1974 · N8547X · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR CA000926013Engine · failed(CAN) - ENGINE INSTALLED AFTER OVERHAUL GROUND RUNS COMPLETED, STATIC R.P.M., 0.1 PRESSURE AND OIL TEMPERATURE NORMAL, ENGINE CONTROLS FUNCTIONING NORMAL.- FIRST FLIGHT WAS APPROXIMATELY 12 MINUTES AIR TIME AND SEEMED TO RUNSMOOTHLY. - SECOND FLIGHT WAS CONDJun 26, 2000 · Cessna P172D · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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STCs that may be installed · 250

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA12446AKInstallation of Sensenich Propeller Company 2G0M8SXX/C76PGF Composite, Ground Adjustable PropellerSensenich Propeller CompanySTC SA02539AKInstallation of a Continental Aerospace Technologies IO-370CLC1U8 and Hartzell Model HC-C2YR-1N/NG8301,-3, -7 PropellerDavid A. StootsSTC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLC
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