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Cessna 172 Skyhawk

20,670 on the U.S. register across 19 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1956 to 2026; half of them date from 1975 or earlier. Florida has the most (1,832). 55% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.

Cessna 172: Propeller driven single engine aircraft
Photo: Peter Bakema, GFDL 1.2, via Wikimedia Commons · Cessna 172 on Wikipedia

About the 172 from the FAA's model table

Type
Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
Power
Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
Common engines
Lycoming 0-320 Series (9,471), Cont Motor 0-300 Ser (6,073), Lycoming Io-360-L2A (2,621)
Seats
4
Cruise speed
about 105 mph
Makers on the register
Cessna, Textron Aviation Inc, Cessna Aircraft Co
Registered
earliest certificate February 13, 1962; newest October 2, 2026

Where they are owner's state

Florida1,832Texas1,750California1,725Delaware1,019Washington774Ohio570North Carolina531Georgia527New York509Arizona509Michigan506Alabama494

Who owns them registrant type

Individual7,300 (35%)LLC6,721 (33%)Corporation3,911 (19%)Co-owned1,926 (9%)Government456 (2%)Partnership246 (1%)Non-citizen corporation107 (0.5%)Not stated3 (0.0%)

Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft

VersionRegisteredBuiltShare
172M3,5781972 to 197617.3%
172S3,1421998 to 202615.2%
172N3,1381976 to 198015.2%
1721,8061951 to 19658.7%
172P1,1101972 to 19885.4%
172K1,0261968 to 19815.0%
172L8581970 to 19734.2%
172H7801963 to 19673.8%
172G7221965 to 19673.5%
172F7171964 to 19733.5%
172R6831997 to 20203.3%
172E6171956 to 19673.0%
172D4711962 to 19632.3%
172RG4461973 to 19852.2%
172A4351956 to 19652.1%
172B4131960 to 19622.0%
172C3621941 to 19621.8%
172I3531967 to 19681.7%
172Q131982 to 19840.1%

When they were built by decade · 2,699 with no year on file

01,6803,3595,0386,718194019501960197019801990200020108982020

Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far

05491,0981,6482,19720102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251,2042026

Registration status

Valid20,348 (98%)Pending160 (0.8%)Valid (manufacturer)79 (0.4%)Sale reported52 (0.3%)Canceled11 (0.1%)Pending cancellation10 (0.0%)

Airworthiness certificate class

Standard19,965 (97%)None on file349 (2%)Multiple189 (0.9%)Restricted135 (0.7%)Experimental27 (0.1%)Special flight permit5 (0.0%)

Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs

Christiansen Aviation LLC229Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC145Civil Air Patrol126Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC112Textron Aviation INC89Civil Air Patrol INC75American Patrols INC65Ab Prop Plane II LLC57Epic Aviation INC56Mustang Sally Aviation LLC52Wingsleasing LLC51Phoenix East Aviation LLC35

Fleet pages: Christiansen Aviation LLC · Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC · Civil Air Patrol · Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC · Textron Aviation INC · Civil Air Patrol INC · American Patrols INC · Ab Prop Plane II LLC

Accident history NTSB records · 6,888 cases since 1982, 1,011 fatal

2026-09-24WPR26FA354 · 172B N44P · accident near Royal City, WA · 1 killed
2026-09-23GAA26WA327 · 172 HK1961 · accident near Campo Alegre · no injuries
2026-09-18GAA26WA325 · 172 CGPTO · accident near Kisbey · 2 killed
2026-09-16CEN26LA322 · 172M N9909Q · accident near Hanover, IN · minor injuries
2026-09-09GAA26WA305 · 172 ZSFNH · accident near Midrand, outside the U.S. · serious injuries
2026-09-08WPR26FA330 · 172N N734ZK · accident near San Diego, CA · 2 killed
2026-09-07ERA26LA342 · 172N N734NM · accident near Panama City, FL · no injuries
2026-08-24CEN26LA301 · 172M N9254H · accident near Frankston, TX · serious injuries

The 8 most recent of 6,888 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.

Questions people ask answers refresh every morning

How many Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft are registered in the U.S.?

20,670 as of October 2, 2026, counting 19 versions the FAA records separately.

Which state has the most Cessna 172s?

Florida, with 1,832.

Who owns the Cessna 172?

55% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.

Aircraft newest certificates first · 3,142 172S (all versions)

Tail no.Maker and modelOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N509ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-01-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N511ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-01-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N160ME Cessna
172S
 Silverhawk Aviation Academy Oregon LLC
Ontario, Oregon
 Standard 2023-01-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N33FM Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 7 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-01-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N421RW Cessna
172S
 Pac1 LLC
Clinton, Iowa
 Standard 2023-01-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N744TA Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Atp Aircraft 7 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-01-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1158V Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 7 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-01-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N166CS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Atp Aircraft 7 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-01-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N978AP Cessna
172S
 Aviation Leasing Company LLC
Ooltewah, Tennessee
 Standard 2023-01-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N115TA Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Atp Aircraft 7 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-01-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N195NW Cessna
172S
 Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
 Standard 2023-01-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N721TH Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Atp Aircraft 7 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-01-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N183NW Cessna
172S
 Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
 Standard 2023-01-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N184NW Cessna
172S
 Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
 Standard 2023-01-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N40RF Cessna
172S
 Gamma Flight LLC
Reno, Nevada
 Standard 2023-01-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N541LC Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Barbers Point Flight School LLC
Kapolei, Hawaii
 Standard 2023-01-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N520LH Cessna
172S
 H2 Link CO
Lewes, Delaware
 Standard 2023-01-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N194SP Cessna
172S
 Fly4Sp LLC
San Mateo, California
 Standard 2023-01-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N242JW Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Aviation Leasing CO LLC
Ooltewah, Tennessee
 Standard 2023-01-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N538SP Cessna
172S
 Rc Flying Partners LLC
Fair Oaks, California
 Standard 2023-01-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N888LU Cessna
172S
 Fourth Stoop Flyers LLC
Manakin Sabot, Virginia
 Standard 2023-01-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N353GS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Horizon Flight Center LLC
Chesapeake, Virginia
 Standard 2023-01-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3744Y Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Kt 2022 LLC
Broomfield, Colorado
 Standard 2023-01-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9710A Cessna
172S
 Sky Mobility LLC
Warrington, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2023-01-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6023V Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-01-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N305RS Cessna
172S
 Elite Approach LLC
Chesterfield, Missouri
 Standard 2023-01-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N34BL Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 American Asset Leasing LLC
Aurora, Oregon
 Standard 2023-01-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N562F Cessna
172S
 Elite Approach LLC
Chesterfield, Missouri
 Standard 2023-01-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N506SP Cessna
172S
 Henrie Aviation LLC
Fairfield, New Jersey
 Standard 2023-01-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N357DW Cessna
172S
 Flight Training Aircraft LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-01-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N143ME Cessna
172S
 Gateway Of Sturgis LLC
Sturgis, Michigan
 Standard 2023-01-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N827ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N828ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N829ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N831ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N833ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N846KS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Kansas State University
Salina, Kansas
 Standard 2022-12-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N848KS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Kansas State University
Salina, Kansas
 Standard 2022-12-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N782JA Cessna
172S
 Individual owner
Florida
 Standard 2022-12-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N845KS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Kansas State Univeristy
Salina, Kansas
 Standard 2022-12-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N847KS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Kansas State University
Salina, Kansas
 Standard 2022-12-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N849KS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Kansas State University
Salina, Kansas
 Standard 2022-12-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N813ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N816ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N822ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N824ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N105AG Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 1 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2022-12-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N126SP Cessna
172S
 Co-owned owner
North Carolina
 Standard 2022-12-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N249K Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Ff22 LLC
Scottsdale, Arizona
 Standard 2022-12-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3514U Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2022-12-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N647TH Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2022-12-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N819ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N981SF Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 1 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2022-12-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N602ND Cessna
172S
 Rainer Flight Service LLC
Renton, Washington
 Standard 2022-12-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3144V Cessna
172S
 Mike Smith Aviation International INC
Napa, California
 Standard 2022-12-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N629BC Cessna
172S
 Volar V LLC
Edmond, Oklahoma
 Standard 2022-12-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1097Y Cessna
172S
 Atlas Aviation Tampa INC
Tampa, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N527DS Cessna
172S
 Skyhawk Leasing LLC
Greenfield, Indiana
 Standard 2022-12-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2334J Cessna
172S
 Three Four Juliet LLC
Orange, California
 Multiple 2022-12-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N870SP Cessna
172S
 Estern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
 Standard 2022-12-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N886ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N887ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-12-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N65647 Cessna
172S
 Jmc Aviation LLC
Santa Rosa, California
 Standard 2022-12-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N457SP Cessna
172S
 South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
 Standard 2022-11-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N51804 Cessna
172S
 Summit Aviation INC
Belgrade, Montana
 Standard 2022-11-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N606ND Cessna
172S
 Davidson Flight Service LLC
Gig Harbor, Washington
 Standard 2022-11-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2121F Cessna
172S
 South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
 Standard 2022-11-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N698SP Cessna
172S
 Foothill Aircraaft Sales & Service INC
Upland, California
 Standard 2022-11-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N909CS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Barbers Point Flight School LLC
Kapolei, Hawaii
 Standard 2022-11-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N827ES Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 1 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2022-11-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N303ST Cessna
172S
 Volar Vii LLC
Edmond, Oklahoma
 Standard 2022-11-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N333TS Cessna
172S
 Aerostar Management Services LLC
Kissimmee, Florida
 Standard 2022-11-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N129K Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Ff22 LLC
Scottsdale, Arizona
 Standard 2022-11-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N209K Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Ff22 LLC
Scottsdale, Arizona
 Standard 2022-11-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N412FR Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 8 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2022-11-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N419FR Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 8 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2022-11-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N168CB Cessna
172S
 Logan Air Services LLC
Logan, Utah
 Standard 2022-11-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2931H Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 7 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2022-11-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6018K Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2022-11-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N865PA Cessna
172S
 Platinum Angel LLC
Melbourne, Florida
 Standard 2022-11-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N848ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-11-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N880ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-11-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N884ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-11-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5291W Cessna
172S
 Maxxum Financial Group INC
Destrehan, Louisiana
 Standard 2022-11-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N45UD Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Alf Ix LLC
Chicago, Illinois
 Standard 2022-11-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N472D Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Alf Ix LLC
Chicago, Illinois
 Standard 2022-11-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N51UD Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Alf Ix LLC
Chicago, Illinois
 Standard 2022-11-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N57UD Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Alf Ix LLC
Chicago, Illinois
 Standard 2022-11-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N622EF Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Epic Aviation INC
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-11-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N63UD Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Alf Ix LLC
Chicago, Illinois
 Standard 2022-11-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N722EF Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Epic Aviation INC
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
 Standard 2022-11-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N76UD Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Alf Ix LLC
Chicago, Illinois
 Standard 2022-11-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5082W Cessna
172S
 Individual owner
California
 Standard 2022-10-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N928FG Cessna
172S
 Mustang Sally Aviation LLC
Camden, South Carolina
 Standard 2022-10-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N653ND Cessna
172S
 Pelican Flight Training LLC
San Carlos, California
 Standard 2022-10-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N769SP Cessna
172S
 Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC
Denton, Texas
 Standard 2022-10-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N420SP Cessna
172S
 Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC
Denton, Texas
 Standard 2022-10-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2464H Cessna
172S
 So Cal Leasing LLC
El Cajon, California
 Standard 2022-10-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N330ME Cessna
172S
 Unique Educational Experiences
Signal Hill, California
 Standard 2022-10-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N865CK Cessna
172S
 Aero American Flight LLC
Houston, Texas
 Standard 2022-10-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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