# Textron 172S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2072449
- Manufacturer (registry): TEXTRON AVIATION INC
- Model: 172S
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engines: 1
- Seats: 4
- Data sheet: TCDS 3A12
- Registered aircraft: 1,235
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-172s

## ADs that may apply

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- [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 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 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998
- [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, AD 2005-05-53, AD 2003-24-13, AD 2000-04-01

## NTSB investigations (34, newest 10)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR26FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA294), Aug 7, 2026: Textron 172S (N1842E), Provo, UT, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA26LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA215), May 22, 2026: Textron 172S (N294PL), Jupiter Farms, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA104), Jan 31, 2026: Textron 172S (N767VK), Augusta, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA26LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA103), Jan 28, 2026: Cessna 172 (N407MD), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA132), Mar 1, 2025: Textron 172 (N923EP), New Smyrna Beach, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR25LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA105), Feb 20, 2025: Textron 172S (N726ER), Cottonwood, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot undergoing instructions’ loss of aircraft control during landing, and the flight instructor’s failure to promptly intervene.
- [NTSB WPR25LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA042), Nov 17, 2024: Cessna 172 (N516ER), Prescott, AZ, minor damage. Probable cause: The Remos pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB WPR25LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA032), Nov 7, 2024: Textron 172S (N679ER), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the low light conditions and obstacles adjacent to the deice bay.
- [NTSB CEN24LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA379), Sep 24, 2024: Textron 172S (N281EA), Janesville, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA350), Sep 11, 2024: Cessna 172 (N20747), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to fuel-oil contamination of the fuel injection servo.

All 34: https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-172s/ntsb

## FAA accident and incident reports (108, newest 10)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20260802012229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802012229I), Aug 2, 2026: Textron Aviation Inc 172S (N363K), Hayward, CA, Minor damage. Pilot statement: "On August 1, 2026, I was conducting an unsupervised solo flight in a Cessna 172S equipped at Hayward Executive Airport (khwd). I was…
- [Incident 20260619006769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260619006769I), Jun 19, 2026: Textron Aviation Inc 172S (N647TH), Augusta, KS, Minor damage. On 06/19/2026 the wichita FSDO was notified of a possible incident occurring at Augusta Municipal Airport (3AU). A Cessna 172-S model single engine land…
- [Incident 20260618006049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260618006049I), Jun 18, 2026: Textron Aviation Inc 172S (N53FF), Broomfield, CO, No damage. RH main tire ruptured on runway while taxiing after landing causing the aircraft to make a hard right turn off the runway/taxiway.
- [Accident 20260522010159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260522010159A), May 22, 2026: Textron Aviation Inc 172S (N294PL), Jupiter, FL, Substantial damage. This was a normal part-141 flight lesson for a regular student. The flight began with a normal pre-flight, normal run up and normal takeoff. The aircraft…
- [Incident 20260509003529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260509003529I), May 9, 2026: Textron Aviation Inc 172S (N22816), Englewood, CO, Minor damage. During landing, a goose flew from right side of runway, contacting the left wing tip, resulting in minor damage to the left wing tip.
- [Incident 20260428003159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260428003159I), Apr 28, 2026: Textron Aviation Inc 172S (N882LA), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. A student pilot and certificated flight instructor (CFI) were conducting touch-and-go landings at Falcon field (ffz) in Mesa, Arizona. After completing one…
- [Incident 20260418003749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418003749I), Apr 18, 2026: Textron Aviation Inc 172S (N237TH), Shafter, CA, No damage. On April 18, 2026, at approximately 11:37 am local time, during the second instructional flight of the day, a dual instructional crew (flight instructor and…
- [Incident 20260331004659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260331004659I), Mar 31, 2026: Cessna 172S (N624B), Chattanooga, TN, No damage. On 03/31/2026 student pilot began preflight of aircraft and took fuel samples, at which time approximately 3-5 cc of water was discovered in the fuel sample.…
- [Incident 20260326002189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260326002189I), Mar 26, 2026: Textron Aviation Inc 172S (N817FG), Millville, NJ, Minor damage. During landing, the pilot experienced an un-forecast gust of wind causing a hard landing. The propeller subsequently struck the ground resulting in damage to…
- [Incident 20260311002579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260311002579I), Mar 11, 2026: Textron Aviation Inc 172S (N789FA), Bakersfield, CA, Minor damage. During the landing rollout, a few hundred feet beyond the 1,000-foot markers, the left main landing gear tire experienced a blowout. The aircraft began to veer…

All 108: https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-172s/incidents

## Complete lists

- aircraft: 1,235, https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-172s/aircraft
- ads: 40, https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-172s/ads
- incidents: 108, https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-172s/incidents

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