Model
Cessna 172
1,806 Cessna 172 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1951–1965. Most are registered in TX, CA and WA.
- Registered today
- 1,806
- Years built
- 1951–1965
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1951 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 1 | |
| 1953 | 1 | |
| 1955 | 60 | |
| 1956 | 565 | |
| 1957 | 338 | |
| 1958 | 314 | |
| 1959 | 167 | |
| 1960 | 4 | |
| 1965 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 354 |
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 105 mph
172 aircraft
Page 36 of 73| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N6729A | 1956 | Mooresville, NC | Nov 12, 2023 |
| N6732A | — | Denton, TX | Nov 8, 2025 |
| N6733A | — | Yankeetown, FL | May 11, 2021 |
| N6735A | 1956 | Caldwell, ID | May 11, 2021 |
| N6736A | 1956 | Stonewall, LA | Nov 21, 2005 |
| N6737A | 1956 | Clifton, TX | Jun 29, 2024 |
| N6738A | 1956 | Union Springs, AL | Feb 21, 2014 |
| N6740A | 1956 | Pine Mountain, GA | Oct 24, 2016 |
| N6742A | 1956 | Fairbanks, AK | Jul 16, 2007 |
| N6743A | — | Goldsboro, NC | Apr 10, 2019 |
| N6744A | 1956 | Cambridge, OH | Sep 26, 2025 |
| N6747A | 1956 | Sioux Falls, SD | May 5, 2007 |
| N6749A | — | Rch Palos Vrd, CA | Jan 14, 2025 |
| N6750A | 1956 | Wilmington, DE | Aug 14, 2023 |
| N6752A | — | Interlochen, MI | Nov 11, 2023 |
| N6753A | 1956 | Bridgeport, NE | Aug 3, 2016 |
| N6755A | — | Hershey, NE | Oct 15, 2024 |
| N6757A | — | Lewes, DE | Jul 23, 2021 |
| N6759A | 1956 | Glen Allan, MS | Dec 30, 2014 |
| N6761A | 1956 | Enterprise, AL | Jul 3, 2025 |
| N6765A | 1956 | Eola, TX | Jul 24, 2020 |
| N6766A | 1956 | Clarksville, VA | Nov 13, 2014 |
| N6770A | 1956 | Birchwood, WI | Mar 5, 2014 |
| N6775A | 1956 | Tigard, OR | Jun 10, 1981 |
| N6777A | 1956 | Cement City, MI | Dec 16, 2025 |