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 39 of 73| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N6883A | 1956 | Tchula, MS | Jul 25, 2001 |
| N6887A | 1956 | Warfordsburg, PA | Feb 16, 2016 |
| N688W | 1956 | Wellsville, PA | Oct 29, 2024 |
| N6893A | 1956 | Faucett, MO | Oct 14, 2010 |
| N6894A | 1956 | Rio Rancho, NM | Jul 24, 2021 |
| N6895A | 1956 | Spearfish, SD | May 20, 2015 |
| N6896A | 1956 | Chandler, AZ | Nov 11, 2023 |
| N6897A | 1956 | Patterson, GA | Jan 4, 2017 |
| N6898A | — | Fairfield, WA | May 27, 2025 |
| N6900A | 1956 | Traverse City, MI | Feb 13, 1962 |
| N6901A | 1956 | Anchorage, AK | Jul 24, 2014 |
| N6902A | 1956 | Morehead City, NC | Jun 3, 1980 |
| N6903A | 1956 | Smithville, MO | Sep 25, 2019 |
| N6908A | 1956 | Doral, FL | May 28, 2025 |
| N6910A | 1956 | Rye, CO | Mar 18, 1998 |
| N6911A | 1956 | Bath, NY | May 25, 1983 |
| N6912A | 1956 | Sidney, TX | Jan 4, 2011 |
| N6915A | 1956 | East Freetown, MA | Apr 9, 2012 |
| N6916A | 1956 | Fennimore, WI | Apr 22, 1977 |
| N6918A | 1956 | Fort Worth, TX | Mar 15, 2006 |
| N6924A | 1956 | Cato, WI | Jan 27, 1986 |
| N6926A | — | Kalispell, MT | Jan 19, 2026 |
| N6927A | 1956 | Fayetteville, GA | Feb 19, 2013 |
| N6929A | 1956 | Sierra Vista, AZ | Dec 17, 2019 |
| N6930A | 1956 | Vulcan, MI | Dec 2, 1998 |