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Cessna 172K on the US registry.
1,026 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 1,026 Cessna 172K aircraft on the US registry, and 99% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1968 and 1981; the median year is 1969. Texas has the most (100, 10%). 43% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 16 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 5 were deregistered in the last 12 months, including 1 exported.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 4 seats, 1 engine, 4-cycle engine type.
Where Cessna 172K 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 |
|---|---|
| Lycoming 0-320 Series | 989 |
| Lycoming O&VO-360 Ser | 11 |
| Lycoming O-320-E2D | 9 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N79896 | 1969 | Sheridan, WY | Jstream Lc | Oct 8, 2026 |
| N79071 | 1968 | Leitchfield, KY | Not shown (individual) | Sep 19, 2026 |
| N84656 | 1969 | Kingsland, AR | Not shown (individual) | Sep 15, 2026 |
| N46567 | 1968 | Ringgold, GA | Not shown (individual) | Aug 25, 2026 |
| N233TC | 1969 | Carson City, NV | International Air Services INC Trustee | Aug 18, 2026 |
| N7261G | 1970 | Casper, WY | Kindblade Aeronautics LLC | Aug 17, 2026 |
| N84760 | 1969 | Zephyrhills, FL | Clear Skies Flying LLC | Aug 6, 2026 |
| N7165G | – | Murrieta, CA | Executive Flight Institute LLC | Aug 4, 2026 |
| N79113 | 1969 | Murrieta, CA | Executive Flight Institute LLC | Aug 4, 2026 |
| N84225 | 1969 | Murrieta, CA | Executive Flight Institute LLC | Aug 4, 2026 |
Exports
| Exported to | Aircraft, last 12 months |
|---|---|
| Honduras | 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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