Cessna P172D
23 Cessna P172D aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1962–1963. Most are registered in CO, MI and CA.
- Registered today
- 23
- Years built
- 1962–1963
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply2 ADs match the Cessna P172D 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
- 2008-10-02Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series…May 12, 2008
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Cessna P172D
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 7
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 6
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna P172D airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna P172D aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 22, 2022Substantial damage · minor injuries · Prescott, AZN8540X
- Jan 18, 2010Substantial damage · minor injuries · Cedar Rapids, IAN8584X
- Dec 12, 2005Destroyed · none injuries · Saint-BarthelemN8547X
- Oct 4, 1997Substantial damage · minor injuries · Umatilla, FLN9035U
- Apr 8, 1989Substantial damage · minor injuries · Crested Butte, CON8562X
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Cessna P172D airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1962 | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 7 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
2 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna P172D; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna P172D airframes. 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.
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
- 108 mph
P172D aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N159JM | 1963 | Sauk City, WI | May 20, 2020 |
| N188P | 1963 | Mazama, WA | Mar 2, 2010 |
| N8524X | 1962 | Tehachapi, CA | Jul 17, 2019 |
| N8525X | 1962 | Sheridan, AR | Aug 9, 2023 |
| N8527X | — | Federalsburg, MD | Mar 17, 2023 |
| N8528X | 1962 | Sault Sainte Marie, MI | Apr 16, 2020 |
| N8529X | 1962 | Comstock Park, MI | Jul 27, 2021 |
| N8533X | 1962 | Highlands Ranch, CO | Aug 19, 2025 |
| N8539X | 1962 | Holyoke, CO | — |
| N8540X | 1963 | Prescott, AZ | Aug 8, 2023 |
| N8541X | 1962 | Billings, MT | May 5, 2020 |
| N8542X | 1962 | Denver, CO | Jan 17, 2019 |
| N8544X | 1962 | Casper, WY | Dec 20, 2022 |
| N8546X | 1962 | Laurium, MI | Jan 25, 2022 |
| N8548X | 1962 | New Carlisle, IN | Aug 16, 2006 |
| N8557X | 1962 | Oakland, CA | Aug 21, 2001 |
| N8561X | 1962 | Marengo, OH | Mar 27, 2024 |
| N8571X | 1963 | Sep 26, 2018 | |
| N8574X | 1963 | Elyria, OH | Nov 28, 2022 |
| N8581X | 1963 | Jan 2, 2013 | |
| N8585X | 1963 | Gettysburg, SD | May 1, 2020 |
| N883CM | — | Sarasota, FL | Sep 7, 2024 |
| N99RT | 1962 | Sevierville, TN | Nov 17, 2004 |