Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | Fixed wing single engine | 175 | 169 | 2009-2015 |
| LC41-550FG | Fixed wing single engine | 132 | 131 | 2008-2010 |
| 560XLS | Fixed wing multi engine | 20 | 20 | 2004-2013 |
| LC42-550FG | Fixed wing single engine | 16 | 16 | 2008-2009 |
| A185F | Fixed wing single engine | 11 | 11 | 1973-1981 |
| 525B | Fixed wing multi engine | 7 | 7 | 2005-2011 |
| 525 | Fixed wing multi engine | 6 | 6 | 1994-2008 |
| J182T | Fixed wing single engine | 4 | 4 | 2013-2014 |
| 560XL | Fixed wing multi engine | 4 | 4 | 2006-2014 |
| 208B | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 2000-2010 |
| 525C | Fixed wing multi engine | 2 | 2 | 2008-2012 |
| 750 | Fixed wing multi engine | 2 | 2 | 2011-2011 |
| 680A | Fixed wing multi engine | 2 | 2 | 2014-2014 |
| 172S | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2007-2007 |
| 182T | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2011-2011 |
| T182T | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2007-2007 |
| 560XLS+ | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | 2012-2012 |
| F172M | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1974-1974 |
| 680 | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | 2012-2012 |
Cessna aircraft in the FAA registry
Cessna is an American brand of general aviation aircraft owned by Textron Aviation since 2014. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. For much of the mid-to-late 20th century, it was one of the highest-volume producers of general aviation aircraft in the world.
Registered Fleet Overview
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lists aircraft under the manufacturer name "CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO". As of 2026-10-16, there are 389 registered aircraft under this specific name. Of these, 382 have valid registrations. The fleet consists of 19 distinct models. Most of these aircraft were built between 1975 and 2014. Half of the registered aircraft were built in 2010 or earlier.
The fleet is dominated by fixed wing single engine aircraft, with 345 units. There are also 44 fixed wing multi engine aircraft. Engine types include reciprocating engines for 163 aircraft and turbofan engines for 44 aircraft. Airworthiness classes are divided into standard (182), light-sport (155), and experimental (25).
Top Models and Type Certificates
The most registered models include the 162 with 175 aircraft, built between 2010 and 2013 with 2 seats. The LC41-550FG has 132 registered aircraft, built from 2008 to 2010 with 4 seats. The 560XLS has 20 registered aircraft, built from 2004 to 2013 with 14 seats. Other notable models are the LC42-550FG with 16 aircraft, the A185F with 11 aircraft, and the 525B with 7 aircraft.
Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) provide technical specifications for these models. TCDS A00003SE, held by Textron Aviation Inc., covers the LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG. TCDS 3A24, also held by Textron Aviation Inc., covers the A185F. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet. Every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
Geographic Distribution
Florida has the most registrations with 37 aircraft. California follows with 35 registrations. Washington has 32 registered aircraft. The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft under other manufacturer names, such as "CESSNA", which has 72,689 aircraft.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as CESSNA.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Cessna.