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Cessna 172P on the US registry.
1,110 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 1,110 Cessna 172P aircraft on the US registry, and 99% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1972 and 1988; the median year is 1981. Florida has the most (167, 15%). 76% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 15 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 6 were deregistered in the last 12 months, including 2 exported.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 4 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Cessna 172P 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 | 947 |
| Lycoming O-320-D2J | 32 |
| Lycoming IO-320 Series | 21 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N53037 | – | Palmetto Bay, FL | Mb Airworks LLC | Oct 7, 2026 |
| N62590 | – | Wye Mills, MD | N62590 LLC | Sep 28, 2026 |
| N64814 | 1982 | Pottstown, PA | Propel Air LLC | Sep 23, 2026 |
| N53541 | 1981 | Green Bay, WI | Ps N53541 LLC | Sep 1, 2026 |
| N64834 | 1982 | Sheridan, WY | Golden Mahalo LLC | Sep 1, 2026 |
| N99750 | 1985 | Indianapolis, IN | Kool Wings Leasing LLC | Aug 29, 2026 |
| N97779 | 1984 | Indianapolis, IN | Kool Wings Leasing LLC | Aug 28, 2026 |
| N98186 | – | Olympia, WA | Not shown (individual) | Aug 28, 2026 |
| N98584 | – | Honolulu, HI | Not shown (individual) | Aug 26, 2026 |
| N51748 | 1980 | Deland, FL | Planenutz LLC | Aug 21, 2026 |
Exports
| Exported to | Aircraft, last 12 months |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 |
| Germany | 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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