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Cessna 172Q

13 Cessna 172Q aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1982–1984. Most are registered in TX, CA and FL.

Registered today
13
Years built
1982–1984
Seats
4
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

1 AD matches the Cessna 172Q airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Watch new ADs for the Cessna 172Q

One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
16
Destroyed
4
Substantial damage
11
Minor damage
1
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 172Q airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 172Q aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jan 17, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Big Timber, MTN96145
  • Mar 16, 2002Destroyed · serious injuries · Fruitland, UTN66076
  • Jul 3, 2001Substantial damage · none injuries · Englewood, CON66076
  • May 13, 1999Minor damage · none injuries · Greeley, CON96299
  • Aug 14, 1996Substantial damage · minor injuries · Kayenta, AZ

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

2 reports on Cessna 172Q airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bulkhead1
  2. riser1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19823
19835
19842
Unknown3

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX3
CA2
FL2
AL1
CO1
IN1
MD1
OR1
WY1

Buyer checklist

1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 172Q; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 16 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 172Q airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Cessna 172Q airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Cessna 172Q aircraft

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

172Q aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N121VK1984Ocala, FLJul 8, 2014
N469NE1983La Jolla, CAApr 3, 2014
N66084—Wyarno, WYOct 13, 2023
N660911982Watkins, CODec 23, 2024
N660971983Lake Almanor, CANov 17, 2009
N661111983Orange Park, FLAug 8, 2019
N893371983Lake Oswego, ORApr 29, 2021
N911AT—Gaithersburg, MDMar 21, 2011
N912AT1982Fort Worth, TXAug 15, 2026
N916AT1982Texas City, TXJan 15, 2024
N962271983Montgomery, ALMar 14, 1995
N96299—Rhome, TXApr 21, 2026
N974281984Fort Wayne, INApr 11, 2022

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