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 52 of 73| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N7422A | 1957 | Byrdstown, TN | May 22, 2021 |
| N7426A | 1956 | Brooklyn, IA | Aug 3, 2007 |
| N7427A | 1956 | East Wenatchee, WA | Aug 23, 2023 |
| N7430A | 1956 | Wilmington, NC | Jun 23, 2021 |
| N7431A | — | Orange, MA | Sep 7, 2022 |
| N7433A | 1956 | Friendswood, TX | Sep 24, 2009 |
| N7438A | 1956 | Oxnard, CA | Feb 4, 2014 |
| N7439A | 1956 | San Rafael, CA | Jul 12, 2012 |
| N7440A | 1956 | Howell, MI | Jan 27, 2025 |
| N7441A | 1959 | Fayette, AL | Feb 3, 2023 |
| N7452A | 1956 | Goldendale, WA | Jun 15, 2024 |
| N7453A | 1956 | Independence, MO | Jul 22, 2022 |
| N7454A | 1956 | Anderson, CA | Jan 15, 1997 |
| N7455A | 1956 | Grove, OK | Feb 12, 2002 |
| N7457A | — | Rifle, CO | Sep 25, 2025 |
| N7458A | 1956 | Waynesville, OH | — |
| N7461A | 1956 | Versailles, KY | Feb 25, 2023 |
| N7462A | 1956 | Homer, AK | Oct 31, 2017 |
| N7463A | — | Leslie, MI | Mar 25, 2005 |
| N7464A | 1956 | Kennewick, WA | May 23, 2026 |
| N7465A | — | Fairbanks, AK | May 6, 2019 |
| N7467A | — | Fresno, CA | Nov 17, 2020 |
| N7470A | 1956 | Franklin, GA | May 2, 2025 |
| N7472A | 1956 | Harrah, OK | Jun 15, 2024 |
| N7474A | — | Morriston, FL | Oct 26, 2025 |