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 37 of 73| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N6778A | 1956 | Kingsford, MI | Aug 31, 2021 |
| N6779A | — | Oshkosh, WI | Dec 9, 2023 |
| N6784A | 1956 | Saint Inigoes, MD | May 22, 2017 |
| N6786A | — | Yuma, CO | Aug 10, 2023 |
| N6789A | — | Townsend, MT | Feb 3, 2021 |
| N678K | 1956 | Madera, CA | Sep 9, 2003 |
| N6790A | — | Billings, MT | Feb 14, 2023 |
| N6793A | 1956 | Elida, OH | Feb 13, 2020 |
| N6795A | 1956 | Halifax, PA | May 11, 2007 |
| N6796A | 1956 | Herriman, UT | Jun 17, 2016 |
| N6800A | 1956 | Fayetteville, NC | Dec 8, 2020 |
| N6802A | 1956 | Surgoinsville, TN | Mar 11, 2003 |
| N6804A | 1956 | Juneau, AK | Oct 10, 2019 |
| N6807A | 1956 | Childress, TX | Jun 26, 2021 |
| N6808A | 1956 | Newnan, GA | Apr 29, 2019 |
| N6809A | 1956 | Brownfield, TX | Apr 16, 2019 |
| N6812A | 1956 | Statesboro, GA | Aug 16, 2023 |
| N6813A | 1956 | Gainesville, FL | Mar 14, 2016 |
| N6815A | 1956 | Allegan, MI | Jul 22, 2022 |
| N6817A | 1956 | Belleview, FL | Feb 1, 2025 |
| N681RL | — | Rcho Sta Marg, CA | Aug 1, 2018 |
| N6821A | 1956 | Holly Springs, NC | Nov 1, 2025 |
| N6822A | 1956 | Bartlett, TN | Oct 31, 2024 |
| N6823A | 1956 | Fort Mcdowell, AZ | Aug 18, 2024 |
| N6824A | 1956 | Anacortes, WA | Dec 24, 2015 |