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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 · 20,670

Tail no.Maker and modelOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N8466L Cessna
172I
 Wild Blue Yonder LLC
Lewes, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1190M Cessna
172K
 Individual owner
Georgia
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N35345 Cessna
172I
 Flight One Holdings LLC
Devils Lake, North Dakota
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5055A Cessna
172
 N5055A LLC
Clayton, Georgia
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N53236 Cessna
172P
 Principles Of Flight Training LLC
Lees Summit, Missouri
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5509T Cessna
172E
 Individual owner
Idaho
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N575Y Cessna
172S
 Silverhawk Aviation Academy LLC
Caldwell, Idaho
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N60372 Cessna
172S
 Above And Beyond Aviation LLC
Austin, Texas
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6456B Cessna
172
 Vintage Trainers INC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6486B Cessna
172
 Devine Aviation LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7330T Cessna
172A
 Individual owner
North Carolina
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734FQ Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Washington
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8552B Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Tennessee
 Standard 2025-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1155F Cessna
172G
 Individual owner
Tennessee
 Standard 2025-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N13TP Cessna
172M
 Lehman Aviation LLC
Remington, Indiana
 Standard 2025-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1457F Cessna
172H
 Advanced Aviation LLC
Pontiac, Michigan
 Standard 2025-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2901U Cessna
172D
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2025-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4691G Cessna
172N
 Lr Properties LLC
Goodyear, Arizona
 Standard 2025-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N604ND Cessna
172S
 Heavy Metal Air LLC
Farmingdale, New York
 Standard 2025-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733XK Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Massachusetts
 Multiple 2025-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8779B Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Nevada
 Standard 2025-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25172 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Track 5 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25177 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Track 5 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25180 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Track 5 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3905Q Cessna
172L
 H&H Cloudbase Aviation LLC
Carlsbad, California
 Standard 2025-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N61567 Cessna
172M
 Enzyme Holdings LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N63628 Cessna
172P
 Black Hills Airplanes LLC
Rapid City, South Dakota
 Standard 2025-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N78349 Cessna
172K
 Individual owner
Georgia
 Standard 2025-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N171ME Cessna
172S
 Patriot Leasing LLC
Franklin, Tennessee
 Standard 2025-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25173 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Track 3 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25181 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Track 3 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N724CT Cessna
172E
 Individual owner
Illinois
 Standard 2025-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8155U Cessna
172F
 Co-owned owner
Indiana
 Standard 2025-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3644S Cessna
172E
 Individual owner
Michigan
 Standard 2025-07-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3968L Cessna
172G
 Individual owner
Ohio
 Standard 2025-07-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N632AA Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Aerospring Leasing LLC
Wasilla, Alaska
 Standard 2025-07-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737XS Cessna
172N
 University Of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland
 Standard 2025-07-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8142X Cessna
172B
 Co-owned owner
Iowa
 Standard 2025-07-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N99697 Cessna
172P
 Sky High Leasing Services LLC
Lakeland, Florida
 Standard 2025-07-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2474U Cessna
172D
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2025-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25167 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Track 4 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2856U Cessna
172D
 Individual owner
Florida
 Standard 2025-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N631AA Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Aerospring Leasing LLC
Wasilla, Alaska
 Standard 2025-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7132Q Cessna
172L
 Aero Quest LLC
Olive Branch, Mississippi
 Standard 2025-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7366D Cessna
172N
 Mh Aviation INC
Lancaster, California
 Standard 2025-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7640T Cessna
172A
 Individual owner
Ohio
 Standard 2025-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7927X Cessna
172B
 Whitefeather Aviation LLC
Creston, Ohio
 Standard 2025-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8310U Cessna
172F
 Individual owner
Tennessee
 Standard 2025-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1350Y Cessna
172C
 I Buy U Fly LLC
Prescott Valley, Arizona
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1561Y Cessna
172C
 Fire Hound LLC
Springfield, Oregon
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1655F Cessna
172H
 Roughcreek Aviation LLC
Thomas, Oklahoma
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25171 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Track 3 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25176 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Track 3 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N259BD Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Rainier Flight Service LLC
Renton, Washington
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4323Q Cessna
172L
 Wausau Flying Service INC
Wausau, Wisconsin
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N61677 Cessna
172M
 Morcom Aviation Services INC DBA
Everett, Washington
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6640A Cessna
172
 Co-owned owner
Illinois
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N79021 Cessna
172K
 Co-owned owner
Wyoming
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N79028 Cessna
172K
 Jdc Aviation LLC
Upland, California
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N803CA Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9283C Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Illinois
 Standard 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N95CP Cessna
172M
 Co-owned owner
North Carolina
 Multiple 2025-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N35672 Cessna
172I
 Leaseair LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N431A Cessna
172M
 Withheld at owner's request
 Standard 2025-07-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N55320 Cessna
172P
 Dragon Flight Training Academy LLC
Pembroke Pines, Florida
 Standard 2025-07-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N64186 Cessna
172M
 Paraloft LLC
Mims, Florida
 Standard 2025-07-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739YZ Cessna
172N
 Socal Aviation INC
Chino, California
 Standard 2025-07-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N909VC Cessna
172M
 San Bernardino Community College District
San Bernardino, California
 Standard 2025-07-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N300KZ Cessna
172C
 Dependable Aviation LLC
Cartersville, Georgia
 Standard 2025-07-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5744R Cessna
172G
 Individual owner
Utah
 Standard 2025-07-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737PM Cessna
172N
 Socal Aviation INC
Chino, California
 Standard 2025-07-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739AT Cessna
172N
 Socal Aviation INC
Chino, California
 Standard 2025-07-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N17GM Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
 Standard 2025-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N17MV Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
 Standard 2025-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N277N Cessna
172
 Individual owner
California
 Standard 2025-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N27MV Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
 Standard 2025-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N46621 Cessna
172K
 Lake Clark Holdings LLC
Port Alsworth, Alaska
 Standard 2025-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N536KS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Kent State University
Stow, Ohio
 Standard 2025-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N542KS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Kent State University
Stow, Ohio
 Standard 2025-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N722MA Cessna
172S
 K2 Aviation LLC
Greenwood Village, Colorado
 Standard 2025-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7480T Cessna
172A
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2025-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5162F Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Arizona
 Standard 2025-07-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8407X Cessna
172C
 Co-owned owner
Florida
 Standard 2025-07-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N939SP Cessna
172S
 Aero Aircraft 12 LLC
Jacksonville, Florida
 None on file 2025-07-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N963SP Cessna
172S
 Aero Aircraft 11 LLC
Jacksonville, Florida
 Standard 2025-07-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N66083 Cessna
172S
 Bravo Zulu Aviation LLC
Torrance, California
 Standard 2025-07-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N244RT Cessna
172M
 Aircraftwings LLC
Las Piedras, Puerto Rico
 Standard 2025-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25163 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Track 4 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25170 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Track 5 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2025-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6638A Cessna
172
 Keystone Cessna LLC
Melrose, Florida
 Standard 2025-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N70340 Cessna
172M
 Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC
Denton, Texas
 Standard 2025-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1541U Cessna
172M
 Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC
Denton, Texas
 Standard 2025-07-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N50208 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2025-07-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N54715 Cessna
172P
 Apt Aero LLC
Port Angeles, Washington
 Standard 2025-07-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6090V Cessna
172RG
 Individual owner
Colorado
 Standard 2025-07-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N99243 Cessna
172P
 Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC
Denton, Texas
 Standard 2025-07-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4663L Cessna
172G
 Individual owner
Alaska
 Standard 2025-07-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9860T Cessna
172A
 Individual owner
Missouri
 None on file 2025-07-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N551PG Cessna
172N
 Chavi LLC
Fredericksburg, Texas
 Standard 2025-07-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5882R Cessna
172G
 Grow Aviation LLC
Aurora, Nebraska
 Standard 2025-07-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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