Cessna 172N: 3,138 Registered, Specs and TCDS 3A12

3,138Registered aircraft

3,044Valid registrations

320Renewals due in 12 months

1976-1980Years built

Specifications

Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine type: Reciprocating
Engines: 1
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed (FAA reference): 105 mph
Certification: Type certificated
Registry name: CESSNA / 172N

Type certificate data sheet (TCDS)

3A12

Textron Aviation Inc.Listed as model 172N · former holders: Cessna Aircraft Company · revision 89, 09/15/2026

Matched by model name in the FAA Dynamic Regulatory System. The TCDS lists the exact serial numbers and configurations it covers, so open it to confirm before relying on it.

Built by decade

1970s2,576

1980s105

Top states

California367

Florida341

Texas249

Washington116

North Carolina87

New York86

Ohio83

Georgia83

Delaware75

Colorado75

NTSB accident records

219 NTSB records since 2008 under this make and model name. A count, not a safety rate: larger fleets have more records. About these numbers.

Date	Place	Model	N-number	Highest injury
Oct 1, 2026	Knights Landing, CA	172N	N75513	Serious
Sep 8, 2026	San Diego, CA	172N	N734ZK	2 fatal
Sep 7, 2026	Panama City, FL	172N	N734NM	None
Aug 9, 2026	Morgantown, WV	172N	N6175G	None
Jul 18, 2026	Mooresville, NC	172N	N3462E	None

Registered aircraft (3,138)

N-number	Year	Serial	Location	Registration expires	Status
N6587E	1978	17272040	Wheat Ridge, CO	Dec 31, 2029	Valid
N6591E	1978	17272041	Morristown, AZ	Sep 30, 2031	Valid
N6595G	1980	17273609	Greenwood, IN	Feb 29, 2028	Valid
N6596D	1979	17272885	Anchorage, AK	Sep 30, 2029	Valid
N6599D	1979	17272886	Saint Petersburg, FL	May 31, 2033	Valid
N65GV		17271252	Woodbridge, CA	Aug 31, 2032	Valid
N65JA	1977	17268591	Sugar Grove, IL	Aug 31, 2028	Valid
N6602D		17272889	Seminole, FL	Jan 31, 2028	Valid
N6604E	1978	17272043	Boynton Beach, FL	Mar 31, 2028	Valid
N6605D	1979	17272892	Alameda, CA	May 31, 2029	Valid
N6606D	1979	17272893	Egg Harbor, WI	May 31, 2031	Valid
N6607D	1980	17272894	Pensacola, FL	Oct 31, 2028	Valid
N6608D	1979	17272895	Americus, GA	Mar 31, 2030	Valid
N6609D	1979	17272896	Paint Lick, KY	May 31, 2027	Valid
N6611D	1979	17272898	Chico, CA	Dec 31, 2028	Valid
N6615D	1979	17272902	Montgomery, AL	Dec 31, 2029	Valid
N6616D	1979	17272903	Melbourne, FL	Dec 31, 2032	Valid
N6617E	1978	17272045	Canby, OR	Nov 30, 2028	Valid
N6617J	1980	17273900	Bargersville, IN	Feb 28, 2031	Valid
N6618D	1979	17272905	New Ringgold, PA	Oct 31, 2033	Valid
N6619D	1979	17272906	North Liberty, IN	Mar 31, 2029	Valid
N6620D	1979	17272907	Rochester, NY	Jun 30, 2030	Valid
N6621D	1979	17272908	Painted Post, NY	Sep 30, 2027	Valid
N6622D	1979	17272909	Wilmington, NC	Mar 31, 2030	Valid
N6624G	1979	17273611	Salinas, CA	May 31, 2029	Valid
N665GA	1977	17268912	Louisville, KY	Feb 29, 2032	Valid
N6665G	1979	17273612	West Lafayette, IN	Dec 31, 2027	Valid
N6694E	1978	17272050	Littleton, CO	Feb 28, 2029	Valid
N66AA	1977	17270025	Kingston, MA	Jan 31, 2033	Valid
N66P	1978	17270824	Lewes, DE	Nov 30, 2028	Valid
N66PR	1980	17273879	Pound Ridge, NY	Dec 31, 2027	Valid
N6704E	1978	17272052	Denton, TX	Dec 31, 2032	Valid
N6717E	1978	17272055	Shawnee, OK	Mar 31, 2028	Valid
N672FC	1980	17273897	Wilmington, DE	Sep 30, 2031	Valid
N6778E	1978	17272064	Ironwood, MI	Aug 31, 2029	Valid
N6794E		17272067	Hawley, TX	Feb 28, 2030	Valid
N6796E	1978	17272068	Conroe, TX	Jan 31, 2027	Valid
N6797E	1978	17272069	Chickasha, OK	Aug 31, 2030	Valid
N6806E	1978	17272070	Albuquerque, NM	Aug 31, 2029	Valid
N68460	1977	17268460	Sheridan, WY	-	Pending
N6851E	1978	17272074	Jacksonville, FL	Aug 31, 2033	Valid
N686DB		172-68334	Mena, AR	Jul 31, 2029	Valid
N68BD	1980	17273907	Kissimmee, FL	Jul 31, 2033	Valid
N6944E	1978	17272076	Claremore, OK	Dec 31, 2028	Valid
N701BP	1978	17270604	Denton, TX	Jun 30, 2032	Valid
N701PY	1978	17270811	Milton, WA	Jun 30, 2033	Valid
N706DE	1979	17272596	Columbus, IN	Dec 31, 2027	Valid
N7073K		17271690	Copper Center, AK	Aug 31, 2027	Valid
N707AT	1977	17268611	Aurora, OR	Nov 30, 2027	Valid
N708TE	1978	17270934	Cookeville, TN	Oct 31, 2028	Valid
N70TA	1979	17272891	Thonotosassa, FL	Apr 30, 2030	Valid
N7111N	1977	17269101	Wilmington, DE	Dec 31, 2029	Valid
N711UA	1978	17271695	Etna, NH	Jun 30, 2028	Valid
N711WE		17272616	Melbourne, FL	Jan 31, 2030	Valid
N712D	1976	17268279	Dalhart, TX	Oct 31, 2032	Valid
N713SJ	1977	17269713	Gilbert, AZ	Jun 30, 2028	Valid
N7140J	1980	17273901	Gilford, NH	Aug 31, 2032	Valid
N7141J		17273902	Minden, NV	Sep 30, 2032	Valid
N7151J	1980	17273903	Madison, WI	Mar 31, 2030	Valid
N717G	1976	17267597	Camden, SC	Dec 31, 2032	Valid
N717ME		17273458	Florence, SC	Aug 31, 2033	Valid
N717RF	1977	17269901	Danville, KY	May 31, 2030	Valid
N7225V	1977	17270030	Manchester, CT	Jan 31, 2030	Valid
N723G	1976	17268008	Miami, FL	Nov 30, 2029	Valid
N725BB	1976	17267802	La Crosse, WI	Aug 31, 2029	Valid
N725ZN	1979	17272734	Laramie, WY	May 31, 2029	Valid
N7266D	1979	17272912	Melbourne, FL	Mar 31, 2029	Valid
N726JH	1977	17269494	Westminster, MD	Aug 31, 2030	Valid
N726MM	1979	17272970	Riverside, CA	Jun 30, 2032	Valid
N727ME	1976	17268426	Stephenville, TX	Apr 30, 2029	Valid
N727TL	1977	17269372	Saint Petersburg, FL	Jun 30, 2033	Valid
N728KG	1979	17272662	Mojave, CA	Jun 30, 2027	Valid
N729JH	1978	17271839	Richmond, IN	Feb 29, 2028	Valid
N72ER	1977	17269501	Sylvania, GA	Jan 31, 2029	Valid
N72NX	1976	17267923	Plymouth, MA	Dec 31, 2028	Valid
N72SA	1979	17272017	Carson City, NV	Feb 28, 2033	Valid
N72ST		17269433	Senoia, GA	Dec 31, 2027	Valid
N7306E	1978	17272081	Wheat Ridge, CO	Jan 31, 2030	Valid
N7319D	1979	17272913	Port Saint Lucie, FL	May 31, 2033	Valid
N7320F	1979	17273243	Newport News, VA	Feb 28, 2029	Valid
N7320J	1980	17273905	Riverside, CA	Dec 31, 2030	Valid
N7326E		17272085	Telford, TN	Feb 28, 2033	Valid
N7333F		17273246	Inyokern, CA	Dec 31, 2030	Valid
N7334F	1979	17273247	Danville, KY	May 31, 2030	Valid
N7338F	1979	17273251	North Charleston, SC	Mar 31, 2030	Valid
N7339F	1979	17273252	Shipshewana, IN	Nov 30, 2028	Valid
N733AB	1976	17268136	Pekin, IL	May 31, 2033	Valid
N733AD	1976	17268137	Upland, CA	Mar 31, 2030	Valid
N733AE		17268138	Talking Rock, GA	Jun 30, 2032	Valid
N733AG	1976	17268140	Newport News, VA	Jul 31, 2029	Valid
N733AH		17268141	Taylor, TX	Feb 28, 2030	Valid
N733AJ	1976	17268142	Kissimmee, FL	Jul 31, 2032	Valid
N733AK	1976	17268143	Watsonville, CA	May 31, 2030	Valid
N733AM	1976	17268145	Glendale, CA	Feb 28, 2030	Valid
N733AN		17268146	Austin, TX	Aug 31, 2031	Valid
N733AQ	1976	17268147	Pine River, MN	Oct 31, 2029	Valid
N733AT	1976	17268150	Lake Village, AR	May 31, 2028	Valid
N733AV	1976	17268152	Greencastle, IN	Nov 30, 2029	Valid
N733AW	1976	17268153	Milford, IN	May 31, 2027	Valid
N733AY	1976	17268155	Plymouth, MI	Oct 31, 2028	Valid

Cessna 172N