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Cessna 172M on the US registry.
3,576 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 3,576 Cessna 172M aircraft on the US registry, and 99% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1972 and 1976; the median year is 1974. Texas has the most (332, 9%). 56% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 66 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 13 were deregistered in the last 12 months, including 2 exported.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 4 seats, 1 engine, 4-cycle engine type.
Where Cessna 172M 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 | 3,442 |
| Lycoming O-320-E2D | 35 |
| Lycoming O-360-A4M | 9 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N61875 | 1975 | Prescott, AZ | Knight Aviation I LLC | Oct 7, 2026 |
| N73505 | 1976 | Springfield, MO | Tex Air LLC | Oct 7, 2026 |
| N688CA | – | Pagosa Springs, CO | Better Southlake Properties LLC | Oct 4, 2026 |
| N13095 | 1973 | Chisago City, MN | Air Ally Asset Management LLC | Oct 1, 2026 |
| N19840 | 1972 | La Porte, TX | Tri-star Aviation INC | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N4339R | 1974 | Westlake, OH | Not shown (individual) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N12885 | 1973 | Sandy Hook, CT | Above & Beyond Aviation LLC | Sep 28, 2026 |
| N64456 | 1975 | Not shown (individual) | Sep 28, 2026 | |
| N64173 | 1975 | Tampa, FL | Training Planes LLC | Sep 26, 2026 |
| N759S | 1974 | Tampa, FL | Training Planes LLC | Sep 26, 2026 |
Exports
| Exported to | Aircraft, last 12 months |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1 |
| Czech Republic | 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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