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Cessna 172E on the US registry.
616 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 616 Cessna 172E aircraft on the US registry, and 98% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1956 and 1967; the median year is 1964. Texas has the most (52, 8%). 30% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 10 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 2 were deregistered in the last 12 months.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 4 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Cessna 172E 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 | 574 |
| Cont Motor 0-200 Series | 5 |
| Franklin 6V 350 Series | 4 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5575T | 1964 | Bakersfield, CA | Not shown (individual) | Oct 6, 2026 |
| N3590S | – | Hayden, ID | Northwest Aircraft Services LLC | Sep 25, 2026 |
| N7800U | 1964 | Santa Clara, UT | Not shown (individual) | Sep 20, 2026 |
| N820NR | – | Cleveland, MS | 120 Volantes LLC | Sep 5, 2026 |
| N3824S | 1963 | Salem, OR | Phelps Aero CO LLC | Sep 2, 2026 |
| N3994S | 1964 | Whitefish, MT | Augustus Aircraft LLC | Sep 2, 2026 |
| N5609T | 1964 | Marietta, OK | Not shown (individual) | Sep 2, 2026 |
| N5314T | 1964 | Riverton, WY | Wynot Aviation LLC | Aug 7, 2026 |
| N5418T | 1964 | Theodore, AL | Not shown (individual) | Aug 7, 2026 |
| N3631S | 1963 | Lake Providence, LA | Just Plane Fun 9M6 LLC | Aug 1, 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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