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Cessna 172D on the US registry.
471 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 471 Cessna 172D aircraft on the US registry, and 97% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1962 and 1963; the median year is 1963. Texas has the most (56, 12%). 27% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 10 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 172D 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 | 459 |
| Lycoming O&VO-360 Ser | 2 |
| Cont Motor 0-300-D | 2 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2612U | 1963 | Benton, LA | Neu Aviation LLC | Oct 5, 2026 |
| N2434U | 1963 | Wilmington, DE | Skyhawk N2434U LLC | Sep 23, 2026 |
| N2516U | 1963 | Springer, OK | Not shown (individual) | Sep 20, 2026 |
| N2401Y | 1962 | Rigby, ID | Not shown (individual) | Sep 2, 2026 |
| N2587U | 1963 | Cedar Park, TX | Et Flight LLC | Aug 28, 2026 |
| N2693U | 1963 | Plumas Lake, CA | Not shown (individual) | Aug 28, 2026 |
| N961LC | – | Nephi, UT | Sanpete Aviation LLC | Aug 23, 2026 |
| N2310U | 1962 | Euclid, OH | Tec Aviation LLC | Aug 12, 2026 |
| N2569U | 1963 | Erie, CO | Not shown (individual) | Jul 26, 2026 |
| N8534X | 1962 | Las Vegas, NV | Not shown (individual) | Jul 14, 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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