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Cessna 172N on the US registry.
3,138 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 3,138 Cessna 172N aircraft on the US registry, and 99% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1976 and 1980; the median year is 1978. California has the most (367, 12%). 64% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 71 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 10 were deregistered in the last 12 months, including 1 exported.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 4 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Cessna 172N 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 | 2,903 |
| Lycoming O-320-H2AD | 34 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9390E | 1979 | Miami, FL | Amerigo Intl LLC | Oct 5, 2026 |
| N6618D | 1979 | New Ringgold, PA | Stein Air LLC | Oct 2, 2026 |
| N5301E | 1978 | Longview, TX | Not shown (individual) | Oct 1, 2026 |
| N3371E | 1978 | Denton, TX | Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N733FG | 1976 | Issaquah, WA | Pnw Aircraft Holdings LLC | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N734EW | – | Mukilteo, WA | Red-tailed Hawks Aviation Academy INC | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N738MR | – | Orland Park, IL | New World Air LLC | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N7368J | – | Tomball, TX | Dylan Branch LLC | Sep 29, 2026 |
| N654AL | 1977 | Camden, TN | Not shown (individual) | Sep 25, 2026 |
| N2238E | – | Kansas City, MO | Atd Pilot Training LLC | Sep 23, 2026 |
Exports
| Exported to | Aircraft, last 12 months |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 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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