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Cessna 172 on the US registry.
1,806 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 1,806 Cessna 172 aircraft on the US registry, and 98% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1951 and 1965; the median year is 1957. Texas has the most (173, 10%). 21% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 32 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 5 were deregistered in the last 12 months, including 2 exported.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 4 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Cessna 172 aircraft are registered
Top 10 states by registrant address.
By year built
Aircraft with a recorded year of manufacture, by decade.
Who registers them
Registrant type on the registration.
Engines on the registry
Most common engines recorded for this model.
| Engine | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Cont Motor 0-300 Ser | 1,749 |
| Cont Motor C145 Series | 9 |
| Lycoming O&VO-360 Ser | 5 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5193A | 1956 | Lowell, MI | Not shown (individual) | Oct 7, 2026 |
| N6962A | 1956 | Spring Hill, KS | Not shown (individual) | Oct 7, 2026 |
| N8592B | 1957 | Tybee Island, GA | Not shown (individual) | Oct 7, 2026 |
| N7099T | 1959 | Missoula, MT | Dls Aviation LLC | Oct 5, 2026 |
| N5082A | 1955 | Willis, TX | Not shown (individual) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N7958B | – | Happy Valley, OR | Thrustline Aviation LLC | Sep 29, 2026 |
| N4199F | 1958 | Mission Hills, CA | Not shown (individual) | Sep 26, 2026 |
| N5697A | 1956 | Claremore, OK | Not shown (individual) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| N612RK | 1959 | Cresson, TX | Not shown (individual) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| N7159A | 1956 | Palestine, AR | Wilgar Aero LLC | Sep 19, 2026 |
Exports
| Exported to | Aircraft, last 12 months |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database, release of October 8, 2026. Counts include aircraft on the US civil registry and exclude reserved or unassigned N-numbers. Not an official FAA record. Not affiliated with the FAA. How we count.
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