# Cessna R172E - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2072413 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: R172E - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 108 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 98 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r172e 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 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 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 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 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [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 2000-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-01): Fuel Strainer Assembly · Cessna 150F, 150G, 150H and 163 more. Effective May 5, 2000 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 93-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-24-15): Instrument Panel Light Rheostat · Cessna F150F, F150G, F150H and 26 more. Effective Feb 11, 1994 - [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 86-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-24-07): Engine Controls Installation · Cessna 150C, 150D, 150E and 142 more. Effective Jan 7, 1987 - [AD 86-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-19-11): Contaminated Fuel · Cessna 177, 177A, 177B and 83 more. Effective Oct 4, 1986 - [AD 72-03-03 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-03-R3): Wing Flap Actuators Jack Screw · Cessna F150F, F150G, F150H and 83 more. Effective Oct 15, 1984 - [AD 82-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-07-02): Engine Crankcase Breather · Lycoming O-360-A1A engine and Hartzell HC-C2YK-1B/7666A-2… (Avcon Industries STC SA1324CE or 14 others). Effective Apr 8, 1982 - [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 73-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-20-04): Fuel Pump Boost Electrical Circuit · Cessna R172E. Effective Oct 3, 1973 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 87-20-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (5) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 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-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-14): Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09. Issued Jan 25, 2012 - [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-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-10): Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot Seats. Issued Feb 5, 2009 ## Registered aircraft (98, first 50) - [N106WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106WS): [Marriott Ed](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARRIOTT%20ED), [Manhattan Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Manhattan%20Beach), S/N R172-0107 - [N122JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122JH): [Valentine Terence S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALENTINE%20TERENCE%20S), [Glennallen, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Glennallen), built 1966, S/N R-172-0086 - [N13030](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13030): [Miller Tim D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20TIM%20D), [Seymour, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Seymour), built 1967, S/N R1720239 - [N137CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137CB): [Edmiston Brandon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDMISTON%20BRANDON%20L), [Murray, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Murray), built 1967, S/N R1720146 - [N14455](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14455): [Pinkerton Matthew L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PINKERTON%20MATTHEW%20L), [Milton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Milton), S/N R-172-0143 - [N14457](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14457): [Stone Kenneth R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STONE%20KENNETH%20R), [Cedar Springs, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Cedar%20Springs), built 1966, S/N R172-0120 - [N14460](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14460): [Ajkj Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AJKJ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Erie, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Erie), S/N R1720121 - [N146AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146AC): [United States Air Force Owner](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20STATES%20AIR%20FORCE%20OWNER), [Usaf Academy, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Usaf%20Academy), built 1967, S/N R1720147 - [N15178](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15178): [Gill Robert S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILL%20ROBERT%20S), [Woodinville, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Woodinville), built 1966, S/N R172-0179 - [N15194](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15194): [Mcgrath Kevin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGRATH%20KEVIN%20M), [Cloquet, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Cloquet), built 1967, S/N R172-0195 - [N15CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15CS): [Bartlett Branden S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTLETT%20BRANDEN%20S), [Chugiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chugiak), built 1974, S/N R172-GC-3 - [N16VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16VV): [Laughlin R C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAUGHLIN%20R%20C%20JR), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 1967, S/N R1720058 - [N17651](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17651): [Basler Turbo Conversions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLER%20TURBO%20CONVERSIONS%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), S/N R172-0137 - [N200PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N200PS): [Merren R Todd DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERREN%20R%20TODD%20%20DBA), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), built 1967, S/N 67-15030 - [N220FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220FB): [Culbertson William Theodore](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CULBERTSON%20WILLIAM%20THEODORE), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1967, S/N R172-0221 - [N23777](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23777): [Erb Ralph J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERB%20RALPH%20J), [Mebane, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mebane), S/N R1720096 - [N23788](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23788): [Bellendir Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELLENDIR%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Fort Morgan, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Morgan), built 1967, S/N R172E-0092 - [N23XG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23XG): [Usda Forest Service Fepp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE%20FEPP), [Malvern, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Malvern), built 1967, S/N R1720163 - [N2427](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2427): [Boomer Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOOMER%20AVIATION%20INC), [Fort Walton Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Walton%20Beach), built 1967, S/N R172-0235 - [N242WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242WS): [Rowe William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROWE%20WILLIAM%20S), [Argyle, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Argyle), built 1967, S/N R172-0243 - [N318](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N318): [Liberty University School Of Aeronautics](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTY%20UNIVERSITY%20SCHOOL%20OF%20AERONAUTICS), [Lynchburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lynchburg), built 1966, S/N R172-0006 - [N3290F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3290F): [Cline Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLINE%20MARK%20A), [Winston Salem, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Winston%20Salem), built 1967, S/N R172-0222 - [N33503](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33503): [Sueltenfuss Tyler G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUELTENFUSS%20TYLER%20G), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 1967, S/N R-172-0242 - [N33512](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33512): [Kennedy John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENNEDY%20JOHN%20D), [Clinton Twp, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Clinton%20Twp), built 1966, S/N R172-0099 - [N38009](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38009): [Harada Susan K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARADA%20SUSAN%20K), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1967, S/N R172-0026 - [N38014](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38014): [Friend Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRIEND%20RICHARD%20A), [Pollock, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Pollock), S/N R172-0013 - [N3FR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3FR): [Valiair Limited Company Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LIMITED%20COMPANY%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N R172-0237 - [N40098](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40098): [Fall River County Emergency Management](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FALL%20RIVER%20COUNTY%20EMERGENCY%20MANAGEMENT), [Hot Springs, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Hot%20Springs), built 1966, S/N R172-0134 - [N401NK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N401NK): [Loya Christopher Nmi](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOYA%20CHRISTOPHER%20NMI), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), S/N R172-0229 - [N411TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411TA): [Benz Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENZ%20CHRISTOPHER), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1968, S/N R172-0196 - [N43860](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43860): [Friends Of Army Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRIENDS%20OF%20ARMY%20AVIATION), [Ozark, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Ozark), S/N R172-0124 - [N48237](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48237): [Yoder Airways LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YODER%20AIRWAYS%20LLC), [Fayetteville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Fayetteville), built 1967, S/N R172-0171 - [N48322](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48322): [Stroemsvik Kristian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STROEMSVIK%20KRISTIAN), [Strasburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Strasburg), S/N R172-0213 - [N49885](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49885): [Lilja Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LILJA%20DANIEL%20R), [Plains, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Plains), built 1971, S/N R1720156 - [N5072G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5072G): [Ruffaire LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUFFAIRE%20LLC), [Midland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midland), S/N R1720205 - [N51608](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51608): [Commonwealth Of Kentucky](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMONWEALTH%20OF%20KENTUCKY), [Frankfort, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Frankfort), built 1967, S/N R1720255 - [N5272E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5272E): [Ecolift Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECOLIFT%20CORP), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), S/N R1720178 - [N52HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52HP): [Heritage Aviation Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERITAGE%20AVIATION%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Headland, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Headland), built 1967, S/N R1720079 - [N5336G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5336G): [Hyatt Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HYATT%20MARK%20A), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1967, S/N R172-0154 - [N5384](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5384): [Penhorwood Joshua M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENHORWOOD%20JOSHUA%20M), [Shubuta, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Shubuta), built 1967, S/N R172-0238 - [N542AD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N542AD): [Johnson Thomas F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20THOMAS%20F), [Buckeye, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Buckeye), S/N R1720234 - [N6051U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6051U): [Vigil Gabriel M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VIGIL%20GABRIEL%20M), [Mora, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Mora), S/N R172-0183 - [N609KY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N609KY): [Morrison Neil E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRISON%20NEIL%20E), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), built 1967, S/N R172-0225 - [N62217](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62217): [Wieken Peter J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIEKEN%20PETER%20J), [Mount Joy, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Mount%20Joy), built 1968, S/N R1720085 - [N6226](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6226): [Lewis Jay C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20JAY%20C), [Spanaway, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spanaway), built 1967, S/N R172-0227 - [N64408](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64408): [Dematteis James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEMATTEIS%20JAMES%20A), [Erie, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Erie), built 1966, S/N R1720104 - [N65025](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65025): [Killian Larry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILLIAN%20LARRY%20D), [Hampton, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Hampton), S/N R172-0123 - [N65195](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65195): [Sciortino Warren A III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCIORTINO%20WARREN%20A%20III), [Crested Butte, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Crested%20Butte), built 1966, S/N R1720021 - [N669GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N669GA): [Wilson Victor A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20VICTOR%20A), [New Albany, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Albany), S/N R172-0200 - [N6741T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6741T): [Cavanaugh Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAUGH%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Denison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denison), built 1966, S/N R-172-0127 All 98: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r172e/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (63, 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 CEN24LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA270), Jul 6, 2024: Cessna R172E (N23788), Hillrose, CO, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The binding of the left flap due to improper maintenance. - [NTSB ERA24LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA179), Apr 15, 2024: Cessna R172 (N3FR), Rocky Mount, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot and mechanic’s failure to identify and completely eliminate the water and debris contamination present in the airplane’s fuel system before embarking on the flight, which resulted in a… - [NTSB WPR23LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA365), Jun 28, 2023: Cessna R172E (N7881N), Alamogordo, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. - [NTSB CEN23LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA027), Nov 5, 2022: Cessna R172E (N6051U), Aguilar, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the engine cylinder assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight and an impact with a fence during the forced landing. - [NTSB CEN19LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA107), Mar 23, 2019: Cessna R172E (N7879N), Loveland, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around. - [NTSB CEN18LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA335), Aug 16, 2018: Cessna R172E (N146AC), Colorado Springs, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain; the reason for the airplane’s failure to climb could not be determined based on the… - [NTSB GAA15CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA030), Mar 26, 2015: Cessna R172E (N7889N), Fort Meade, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's decision to land the airplane without sufficient runway to stop, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the right wing of the airplane. - [NTSB WPR13CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA381), Aug 20, 2013: Cessna 172E (N516MA), Meeteetse, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB CEN12LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA171), Feb 27, 2012: Cessna R172E (N3196F), Denver, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to taxi in wind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability. - [NTSB CEN10CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA267), Mar 22, 2010: Cessna R172E (N7871N), Alamogordo, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: An unknown event that resulted in damage to the airplane's firewall. - [NTSB CEN09CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA037), Oct 26, 2008: Cessna R172E (N42FG), Palo Pinto, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's intentional low-level flight and failure to maintain a visual lookout. - [NTSB LAX07CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA162), May 12, 2007: Cessna R172E (N9274Z), Dayton, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB DEN06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA077), May 17, 2006: Cessna R172E (T-41C) (N7898N), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the wind gust. - [NTSB NYC05CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA132), Aug 10, 2005: Cessna R172E (N7880N), Patuxent River, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB DEN03TA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03TA103), Jun 12, 2003: Cessna R172E (N7867N), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the jet blast and the subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB IAD02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA077), Jul 15, 2002: Cessna 172 (N43860), Barre, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the… - [NTSB ATL02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA122), Jun 15, 2002: Cessna 172R (N9857F), N Myrtle Beach, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a banner tow pickup resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA057), Feb 1, 2002: Cessna R172E (N7878N), River Ranch, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The reported loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing factors in the accident were an improper flap setting, excessive landing speed, and terrain consisting of berms. - [NTSB DEN01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA046), Jan 30, 2001: Cessna R172E (N7905N), Colorado Spring, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing roll. A contributing factor was the cross wind weather condition. - [NTSB DEN01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA029), Dec 16, 2000: Cessna 172E (N96024), Salt Lake City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. A factor was a total power loss due to a connecting rod failure. - [NTSB ATL99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA116), Aug 14, 1999: Cessna R172-E (N667GA), Chiefland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Premature fuel exhaustion due to a cracked fuel line. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the electrical service drop line, which crossed the roadway. - [NTSB LAX98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA014), Oct 19, 1997: Cessna R172E (N96218), North Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot of the Stinson AT-19, N88793, inadequate visual lookout and his failure to perform clearing S-turns while taxiing. A related factor was the inherent forward visual restriction of the… - [NTSB MIA97LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA230), Aug 6, 1997: Cessna R172E (N2427), Mary Esther, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA177), Jun 9, 1995: Cessna R172E (N5173), Plato Center, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's excessive pull-up during a downwind banner pick-up resulting in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind. - [NTSB FTW95FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA147), Mar 27, 1995: Cessna R172E (N1438Z), Gladewater, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL SPEED, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF AN ABRUPT MANEUVER IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. - [NTSB DEN93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA018), Dec 27, 1992: Cessna 172E (N3196F), Ramah, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE NUMBER ONE CONNECTING ROD. A FACTOR WAS: A FORCED LANDING ONTO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. - [NTSB DEN92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA053), May 18, 1992: Cessna R172E (N146AC), Colorado Spring, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN CLEARANCE AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A FENCE POST. - [NTSB CHI89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA185), Sep 17, 1989: Cessna C172R (N23666), Frankenmuth, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING TAKEOFF AS A RESULT OF A DIVERSION OF ATTENTION DUE TO A POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEM. - [NTSB SEA89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA142), Jul 30, 1989: Cessna 172E (N14454), Yerington, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING A LANDING GO-AROUND IN HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CONDITIONS. - [NTSB ATL89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA170), Jun 16, 1989: Cessna R172E (N48257), Birmingham, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. THE FACT THAT THE PILOT WAS ASKED TWICE TO EXPEDITE THE LANDING CREATED PRESSURE ON THE PILOT AND WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR. - [NTSB LAX89LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA194), May 14, 1989: Cessna R172E (N88778), Young, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOTS DECISION TO LAND AT THE RESTRICTED AIRPORT WHICH HAD A TREE LOCATED 20 FEET FROM THE CENTERLINE OF THE RUNWAY AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE CENTERLINE ONCE HE MADE… - [NTSB ATL89LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA037), Nov 15, 1988: Cessna R172E (N96164), Lawrenceville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER REPAIR AND/OR MODIFICATION OF THE CARBURETOR AIRBOX BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S), AND THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO DETECT THE IMPROPER REPAIR/MODIFICATION DURING ANNUAL… - [NTSB MKC85LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA019), Nov 9, 1984: Cessna R172E (N13030), Junction City, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN84FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA251), Aug 6, 1984: Cessna R172E (N601SP), Farmington, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX84LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA347), Jun 10, 1984: Cessna R172E (N42FG), Payson, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW83FPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPJ02), Apr 15, 1983: Cessna R172E (N70HP), Little, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC83FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA059), Mar 26, 1983: Cessna T-41B (R-172E) (N65104), Healy, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82DA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA159), Jul 15, 1982: Cessna R172E (N26209), Latham, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FJA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FJA11), Feb 15, 1980: Cessna 172E (N9982Q), Lanai City, HI, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW80DQD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQD03), Jan 30, 1980: Cessna R172 (N221FB), El Paso, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FYM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYM05), Nov 14, 1979: Cessna R172E (N14465), Grass Valley, ID, destroyed - [NTSB IAD80DID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80DID02), Nov 9, 1979: Cessna T-41 (N31FL), Richmond, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHM02), Oct 19, 1979: Cessna 172 (N7WP), E.Fishkill, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA092), Jul 3, 1979: Cessna R172 (N73532), Ashdown, AR, destroyed, 7 fatal - [NTSB DEN79FTC14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTC14), May 21, 1979: Cessna 172E (N9240Z), Rawlins, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FLG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLG13), Dec 23, 1978: Cessna R172E (N94461), Clover, SC, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78DCG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCG27), Apr 17, 1978: Cessna R172E (N65202), Ludlow, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78DCQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCQ15), Jan 25, 1978: Cessna R172E (N65519), Wichita, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77DQD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQD21), Jun 18, 1977: Cessna 172E (N221FB), El Paso, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKQ10), Apr 8, 1977: Cessna R172E (N103RL), Newton, MS, substantial damage All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r172e/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (82, 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. - [Incident 20240706009729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240706009729I), Jul 6, 2024: Cessna R172E (N23788), Hillrose, CO, No damage. Internal inboard left flap support braket broke causing flap to jam in down position. This caused interference with proper aileron operation. A successful… - [Accident 20240414004649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240414004649A), Apr 14, 2024: Cessna R172E (N3FR), Rocky Mount, NC, Destroyed. Rocky Mount, NC: [privacy data omitted], C172, experienced an engine Failure and crashed in the intersection of paul st And w raleigh blvd. Aircraft struck… - [Incident 20240103000239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240103000239I), Jan 3, 2024: Cessna R172E (N7873N), Colorado Spring, CO, Minor damage. On January 3, 2024 a Cessna 172 was rolling-out after landing at Colorado Springs municipal airport and experienced an unanticipated gust of wind that resulted… - [Incident 20231129019949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231129019949I), Nov 29, 2023: Cessna R172E (N7909N), Colorado Spring, CO, Minor damage. PIC declared emergency due to engine roughness which led to total engine failure at low altitude. PIC turned back to the airport and landed safely in the grass… - [Accident 20230628018309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230628018309A), Jun 28, 2023: Cessna R172E (N7881N), Alamogordo, NM, Substantial damage. On June 28, 2023, at approximately 0850 MDT, a T41 (R172E) aircraft was involved in an accident at the Alamogordo, NM airport, kalm. The pilot reported that… - [Accident 20221105020079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221105020079A), Nov 5, 2022: Cessna R172E (N6051U), Aguilar, CO, Substantial damage. Accident aircraft departed klvs. In the vicinity of raton pass and fischer peak the pilot experienced turbulence at 100' and made a descent to 090'. The flight… - [Incident 20220831020719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220831020719I), Aug 31, 2022: Cessna R172E (N7884N), Usaf Academy, CO, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Was conducting pre-solo student pilot flight training. The aircraft departed aff and conducted 3 normal touch and go landings at bjc… - [Accident 20190323001859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190323001859A), Mar 23, 2019: Cessna R172E (N7879N), Loveland, CO, Substantial damage. On final for landing to kfnl, rwy 15 aircraft experienced down draft/micro burst. Pilot attempted climb out with full power but lost control of aircraft.… - [Accident 20180816014299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180816014299A), Aug 16, 2018: Cessna R172E (N146AC), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that the preflight and engine runup was normal. At 1100 mountain daylight time (MDT) the airplane took off from rwy 34R. The takeoff roll was… - [Incident 20180529006339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180529006339I), May 29, 2018: Cessna R172E (N7874N), Colorado Spring, CO, Minor damage. Aircraft landed hard. Upon shutdown damage was found on the propeller tips and minor damage to aircraft. - [Incident 20160612007211I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160612007211I), Jun 12, 2016: Cessna R172E (N318), Roanoke, VA, Minor damage. After normal engine runup pilot recieved clearance to taxi to runway 34. During taxi pilot noticed the brakes having less affect and steered with available… - [Accident 20150326004519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150326004519A), Mar 26, 2015: Cessna R172E (N7889N), Ft. Meade, MD, Substantial damage. On March 29, 2015, at approximately 16:40 local, aircraft N7889N, a Cessna 172, landed on runway 28 at fme. Piloting the airplane was [privacy data omitted], a… - [Accident 20130821015929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130821015929A), Aug 21, 2013: Cessna R172E (N516MA), Greybull, WY, Substantial damage. On 8/21/2013 at approx 1518 LCL N516MA, a C172, sustained substancial damage when it impacted high terrain approx 32 miles southwest of Greybull, WY, 1 sole on… - [Incident 20130812016959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130812016959I), Aug 12, 2013: Cessna R172E (N7884N), Dover, DE, Minor damage. Student pilot stated during ILS approach to Dover afb runway 01 on glide path at 1200 while slowing down to lower the flaps, he pulled back the throttle and… - [Accident 20120227002119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120227002119A), Feb 27, 2012: Cessna R172E (N3196F), Watkins, CO, Substantial damage. On 2/27/2012 at appx 1152 local at kftg airport, on taxiway a at A7, a Cessna 172E, N3196F, sustained substantial damage when it became inverted, and came to… - [Accident 20100322033629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100322033629A), Mar 22, 2010: Cessna T41 (N7871N), Alamagordo, NM, Substantial damage. On March 22, 2010 a Cessna R172E (T-41C), N7871N registered to the united states air force (Holloman afb aero club) during routine maintenance was found to… - [Incident 20090928050429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090928050429I), Sep 28, 2009: Cessna R172E (N7876N), Anapolis, MD, Minor damage. Student pilot was returning from his scheduled private pilot check ride at esn Maryland. The flight portion of his test was cancelled due to rain and 15 knot… - [Accident 20081026850749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081026850749A), Oct 26, 2008: Cessna R172E (N42FG), Palo Pinto, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On October 26, 2008, at approximately 1455 local, N42FG, a Cessna R172E aircraft was destroyed after contacting powerlines causing the aircraft to impact… - [Incident 20070815018789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070815018789I), Aug 15, 2007: Cessna R172E (N7873N), Goodyear, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) During landing private pilot [privacy data omitted] made a normal touchdown but shortly after landing lost control and became airborne briefly. He did… - [Accident 20070512012269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070512012269A), May 12, 2007: Cessna 172R (N9274Z), Dayton/Carson, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) N9274Z, Cessna C172, sustained substantial firewall damage after a hard landing on runway 23 at Dayton Valley Airpark, NV, at 120700PDT. The pilot… - [Accident 20060517007189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060517007189A), May 17, 2006: Cessna R172E (N7898N), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 17, 2006, at 1545 MDT Cessna 172, N7898N registered to kirtland afb aero club, flipped over while performing an after landing check list at… - [Accident 20050810033749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050810033749A), Aug 10, 2005: Cessna R172E (N7880N), Patuxent River, MD, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot entered pilot induced oscillations which caused a hard landing. Prop tips curled 3 inches and firewall was distorted from landing gear… - [Accident 20030612012489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030612012489A), Jun 12, 2003: Cessna R172E (N7867N), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 12, 2003 at 1140 MDT, a Cessna T-41C, N7867N registered to united states air force, operated by kirtland afb aero club, tipped over onto the left… - [Accident 20020715017429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020715017429A), Jul 15, 2002: Cessna R172E (N43860), Barre, VT, No damage. (-23) While landing at bailey field, the pilot allowed the aircraft to drift toward the trees. With flaps selected at 40 degrees and full power, the aircraft… - [Incident 20020618015569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020618015569I), Jun 18, 2002: Cessna R172E (N7875N), Colorado Spring, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Student pilot performing a soft field landing on runway 17R at cos. Student pilot lost control of aircraft during landing. Aircraft damage prop on dirt… - [Accident 20020615015119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020615015119A), Jun 15, 2002: Cessna R172E (N9857F), North Myrtle Be, SC, No damage. (-23) On June 15, 2002, Mr. Conner was the pilot-in-command of N9857F, a Cessna 172, and engaged in 14 CFR part 91 banner tow operation. He successfully picked… - [Accident 20020201014329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020201014329A), Feb 1, 2002: Cessna R172E (N7878N), Riverranch, FL, No damage. (-23) N7878N departed sebring airport with the student flying a VFR cross-country to patrick air force base at 2000'. At about 20 minutes into the flihgt the… - [Incident 20010824024979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010824024979I), Aug 24, 2001: Cessna R172E (N7873N), Albuquerque, NM. (-23) On August 24, 2001, at 1615 MST, a Cessna 172, N7873N registered to kirtland aero club lost power after takeoff from runway 8 at Albuquerque… - [Accident 20010130001079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010130001079A), Jan 30, 2001: Cessna R172E (N7905N), Colorado Spring, CO, No damage. (-23) Student on second supervised solo. Made four landings ok when wind picked up in velocity. Instructor advised tower to have student make a full stop… - [Accident 20001216028789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001216028789A), Dec 16, 2000: Cessna R172E (N96024), Syracuse, UT, No damage. (-23) A/c experienced power loss and eventual failure. Pilot established glide for an emergency landing on a paved road on antelope island. After establishing… - [Accident 19990814012199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990814012199A), Aug 14, 1999: Cessna R172E (N667GA), Chiefland, FL, Substantial damage. Acft lost engine power, attempted landing on levy Florida county road 347. (.4) according to the pilot, approximately two hours and 50 minutes into the cross… - [Accident 19971019031489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971019031489A), Oct 19, 1997: N96218, Las Vegas, Substantial damage. Acft collided on the ramp with N88793 whileboth acft were taxiing, Las Vegas, NV. - [Accident 19970806028259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970806028259A), Aug 6, 1997: Cessna R172E (N2427), Mary Esther, FL, Substantial damage. Lost power. Dropped banner. Landed on a beach. Nosed over in soft sand. (-23) aircraft was towing a banner over ft. walton beach, when the engine lost power.… - [Accident 19950609017699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950609017699A), Jun 9, 1995: Cessna R172E (N5173), Plato Center, IL, Substantial damage. Windshift. Pilot elected pickup banner downwind. Stalled on steep climb after banner pickup. Too low to reover. (-23) the banner that Mr. Sampson was to pickup… - [Incident 19950416010689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950416010689I), Apr 16, 1995: Cessna R172E (N7890N), Orlando, FL. Narrative: pilot was returning from tyndall afb to patrick afb on a VFR cross-country. Pilot states he lost power and executed an in-flight power loss… - [Accident 19950327005729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950327005729A), Mar 27, 1995: Cessna R172E (N1438Z), Gladewater, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On climbout performed a wing over. Stalled and dived in. Had history of prior showoff low altitude maneuvers. - [Incident 19941130039829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941130039829I), Nov 30, 1994: Cessna R172E (N88763), Austin, TX. Engine quit taxiing to ramp. Belched fire on restrart. Mechanic reported no problem. May have over primed engine. - [Incident 19930620032569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930620032569I), Jun 20, 1993: Cessna R172E (N9274Z), Spanish Ranch, CA. Lost oil pressure. Forced landing in field. - [Accident 19921227051729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921227051729A), Dec 27, 1992: Cessna R172E (N3196F), Ramah, CO, Substantial damage. Engine broke a connecting rod during cruise flight. Nosed over landing in rough field. - [Accident 19920518017279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920518017279A), May 18, 1992: Cessna R172E (N146AC), Ellicott, CO, Substantial damage. Made low pass over a road to assess possible landing area. Left gear hit fence post. Returned base. Fuselage damage - [Incident 19911008054299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911008054299I), Oct 8, 1991: Cessna R172E (N3290F), Southern Pines, NC. Pilot could not find notamed closed airport. Ran out of fuel. Landed at another airport. Did not see NOTAMS. - [Incident 19901012060819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901012060819I), Oct 12, 1990: Cessna R172E (N31818), Bessemer, AL, Minor damage. Instructor put prop in flat pitch position. Pilot pushed wheel forward. Aircraft hit runway,nose wheel first. - [Incident 19900826049919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900826049919I), Aug 26, 1990: Cessna R172E (N96024), Bruneau, ID. Engine quit. Emergency landing in the desert. Found oil pump drive shaft sheared. - [Accident 19890730025619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890730025619A), Jul 30, 1989: Cessna 172E (N14454), Yerington, NV, Substantial damage. Tried to go around with full flaps gross weight high temperature and density altitude. Continued descent to impact. - [Accident 19890616024609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890616024609A), Jun 16, 1989: Cessna R172E (N48257), Birmingham, AL, Substantial damage. Trying to expedite landing due to F4 jets on approach. Bounced and porpoised on landing. Failed to trim for landing - [Accident 19890514011429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890514011429A), May 14, 1989: Cessna R172E (N88778), Young, AZ, Substantial damage. Left wing hit a tree close to runway edge just prior to landing. Lost control and crashed. Narrow strip and crosswind - [Accident 19881114050729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881114050729A), Nov 14, 1988: Cessna R172E (N96164), Lawrenceville, GA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on climbout. Crashed into trees. Carb heat door was not closing. Had been improperly riveted. - [Incident 19881112066279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881112066279I), Nov 12, 1988: Cessna R172E (N96412), Monroe, IL. Engine quit. Emergency landing in a field. Appears fuel exhaustion was the cause. No damage to aircraft. - [Incident 19870627071659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870627071659I), Jun 27, 1987: Cessna R172E (N667GA), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. The wingtip was damaged during a crosswind landing or go around. Cap pilot. - [Accident 19841109061299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841109061299A), Nov 9, 1984: Cessna R172E (N13030), Junction City, KS, Substantial damage. Failed to add power on final and landed short in plowed field. Aircraft nosed down. All 82: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r172e/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (17) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2011FA0000301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000301), May 10, 2011: SWITCH. OVERHEATED. LANDING / TAXI LIGHT SWITCH INOPERATIVE, MX TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND SWITCH OVERHEATED, BURNED AND POWER WIRE TO SWITCH TERMINAL SHOWED EVIDENCE OF OVERHEATING. SB - [SDR 2005FA0000696](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000696), Dec 15, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. WHILE REPLACING THE FLAP TRACK ASSY, A CRACK APPROX 2 INCHES IN LENGTH AND RUNNING THROUGH THE LOWER RIVET HOLES, WAS FOUND UNDER THE LT IB FLAP TRACK. PROBABLE - [SDR 2005FA0000365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000365), Dec 15, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. WHILE REPLACING THE FLAP TRACK ASSY, A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES IN LENGTH AND RUNNING THROUGH THE LOWER RIVET HOLES WAS FOUND UNDER THE LT IB FLAP TRACK. PR - [SDR 2005FA0000367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000367), Nov 29, 2004: FLAP TRACK. WORN. WHILE FLAPS WERE BEING RETRACTED, THE LT IB FLAP ATTACH BRACKET CAUGHT ON THE WING COVE PANEL SUPPORT. THIS CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE COVE PANEL SUPPORT - [SDR 2007FA0000211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000211), Jul 29, 2003: BEARING. NOISY. DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM STARTER ADAPTER WHILE PROP WAS BEING PULLED THRU FOR COMPRESSION CHECKS. STARTER ADAPTER WAS REMOVED AN - [SDR 2003FA0000292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000292), Mar 14, 2003: BAFFLE. BROKEN. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUE - [SDR 2002FA0000830](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000830), Jul 17, 2002: PISTON PIN. FAILED. ENGINE OIL FILTER INSPECTED DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM FLAKES IN FILTER. CAUSE OF METAL IN OIL FILTER TRACED TO NR 6 CYLINDE - [SDR 20010501CW020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010501CW020), Apr 12, 2001: COUPLING. SLIPPED. AT ENGINE CHANGE, FRESH OVERHAUL ALT INSTALLED AFTER 9.0 HOURS OF OPERATION NOTED ERATIC ALTERNATOR OUTPUT. INSPECTED ALTERNATOR AND DETERMINED ALTERNATOR DRIVE - [SDR 20001108SH034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001108SH034), Sep 13, 2000: FLAP. DESTROYED. AIR LOADS MOVED THE RIGHT FLAP OUTBOARD SO THAT, WHEN RETRACTED, THE INBOARD RIB ASSY - FLAP SUPPORT ARM LEFT, P/N 0523901-8, WAS BLOCKED BY THE FLAP TRACK SUPP - [SDR 99ZZZX3594](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3594), Sep 9, 1999: LINE. CRACKED. CRACKED FUEL LINE FROM FIRE WALL TO INLET SIDE OF GASCOLATOR. CRACK OCCURRED AT A BEND DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FERREL SLEEVE/NUT. CRACK APPEARED TO BE OLD AND NOT A - [SDR 99ZZZX92](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX92), Jun 25, 1998: GEAR. FAILED. WHILE IN-FLIGHT, OIL PRESSURE AND TACHOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO. WAS ABLE TO LAND ON PRIVATE GRASS STRIP WITHOUT INCIDENT. DETERMINED THE OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR FAILE - [SDR 98ZZZX2465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2465), Jun 25, 1998: DRIVE GEAR. FAILED. WHILE IN-FLIGHT, OIL PRESSURE AND TACHOMETER DROP TO ZERO, WAS ABLE TO LAND ON PRIVATE GRASS STRIP WITHOUT INCIDENT. DETERMINED THE OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR HAS FAIL - [SDR 97ZZZX4039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4039), Aug 18, 1997: DRIVE BUSHING. DISTORTED. IN RESPONSE TO TCM SB 95-31 (ALT DRIVE), A CHECK OF WEAR HAS BEEN KEPT SINCE NEW. AT ZERO TIME, RADIAL TRAVEL OF ALTERNATOR FAN WAS ZERO TO .1250 INCH. AT 200 H - [SDR 96ZZZX4312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4312), Aug 7, 1996: VERNIER CONTROL. FAILED. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, AN ATTEMPT TO LEAN THE MIXTURE WAS MADE. AFTER ABOUT THREE TURNS OF THE VERNIER CONTROL KNOB, A PUSH WAS FELT AND CONTROL WENT TO IDLE C - [SDR 96ZZZX1092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1092), Dec 26, 1995: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. LEFT WING LEADING EDGE SKIN REPAIRED FROM WING ROOT TO WS 56.37. THE REPAIR WAS NOT DONE IAW APPROVED DATA. ATTAINED APPROVED ENGINEERING ORDER FROM CESSNA AIRC - [SDR 96ZZZX1091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1091), Dec 26, 1995: FILTER. CRUSHED. DURING ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION, AIRCRAFT FUEL FILTER REMOVED FOR INSPECTION AND FOUND CRUSHED. THE FILTER HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN THE STRAINER IMPROPERLY. REPLACED - [SDR 95ZZZX4328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4328), Jul 5, 1995: ARM. WORN. DURING COMPLIANCE WITH SEB 95-3, THE RIB ASSY FLAP SUPPORT ARMS, PN 0523901-13 LT, OR PN 0523901-14 RT, FOUND WEAR GROOVES WHICH EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 0.0 ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (219, 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 SA00709CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709CH): Installation of replacement wing root vent described by Dwg Nos. 8-30-96-1& 8-30-96-2, no rev, both dtd 8/30/96, or later FAA app rev. Gallagher Aviation, 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 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 SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [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 SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES 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 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 R172 Series - [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 SA01330LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01330LA): Installation of alternate avionics support assembly. Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC - [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 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 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 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 SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [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 SA00897WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00897WI): Installation of Concorde Battery Corporation (VRSLA) Valve regulated sealed lead acid battery. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC - [STC SA00406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00406WI): Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing. Athena Aircraft, 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 SA2282CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2282CE): Installation of aileron and/or flap gap seals. Curry Aviation LLC - [STC SA2518CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2518CE): Installation of replacement wing tips. Curry Aviation LLC - [STC SA2851CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2851CE): Installation of wheel fairings. Curry Aviation LLC - [STC SA948CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA948CE): STOL kit installation (wing leading edge cuffs, drooped tips, stall fences, and aileron gap seals). (R172K LANDPLANE AND FLOATPLANE) (172RG LANDPLANE ONLY). Curry Aviation LLC - [STC SA02734LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02734LA): Installation of Airfilm Wing Strut Utility Mount. Airfilm Camera Systems - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04600NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04600NY): Seatbelt installation. Mr. Michael Petsche (DAR 372) - [STC SA04231CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04231CH): Installation and activation of a TruTrak Vizion autopilot system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King) - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. 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