Cessna R172 Hawk XP
758 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1966 to 1981; half of them date from 1977 or earlier. California has the most (65). 43% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the R172 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor Io-360 Ser (680), Cont Motor Io-360-K (9), Lycoming I0360 Ser (6)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 76 mph
- Maker on the register
- Cessna
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 25, 1967; newest September 29, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 135 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: United States Air Force Owner · United States Air Force · Turbine Financial Group LLC · Usda Forest Service Fepp · Colorado Northwestern Community College · Vidal Aviation LLC · Teton Leasing LLC · Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 131 cases since 1982, 29 fatal
The 8 most recent of 131 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 R172 Hawk XP aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
758 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Cessna R172s?
California, with 65.
Who owns the Cessna R172?
43% 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 · 6 R172G (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N7751L | Cessna R172G |
U S Air Force Owner Beale Afb, California |
Standard | 2018-09-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7754L | Cessna R172G |
United States Air Force U S A F Academy, Colorado |
Standard | 2011-07-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7755L | Cessna R172G |
United States Air Force U S A F Academy, Colorado |
Standard | 2011-07-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7756L | Cessna R172G |
United States Air Force U S A F Academy, Colorado |
Standard | 2011-07-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7752L | Cessna R172G |
United States Airforce Owner Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2006-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7753L | Cessna R172G |
United States Air Force Usaf Academy, Colorado |
Standard | 1996-04-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |