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Cessna 172C on the US registry.
362 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 362 Cessna 172C aircraft on the US registry, and 99% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1941 and 1962; the median year is 1961. Texas has the most (37, 10%). 29% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 3 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 4 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Cessna 172C 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 | 348 |
| Cont Motor 0-300-D | 4 |
| Franklin 6A&6V335 Ser | 1 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1510Y | 1962 | Wilmington, DE | Eegle Corps INC | Sep 16, 2026 |
| N2029Y | 1962 | Stony Brook, NY | Not shown (individual) | Aug 24, 2026 |
| N1583Y | 1962 | Yatesville, GA | Not shown (individual) | Aug 4, 2026 |
| N8395X | 1961 | Spring City, UT | Accurate Aviation LLC | Jun 21, 2026 |
| N8294X | 1961 | Chicago, IL | Not shown (individual) | Jun 7, 2026 |
| N8424X | 1961 | Robstown, TX | Not shown (individual) | Apr 23, 2026 |
| N1851Y | 1962 | Florence, AZ | Not shown (individual) | Apr 8, 2026 |
| N8465X | 1961 | Dedham, ME | Not shown (individual) | Apr 7, 2026 |
| N1306Y | 1961 | Owasso, OK | Oklahoma Flight Academy LLC | Mar 21, 2026 |
| N8353X | 1961 | Overland Park, KS | Acme Racing LLC | Mar 15, 2026 |
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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