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Cessna 172RG on the US registry.
445 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 445 Cessna 172RG aircraft on the US registry, and 98% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1973 and 1985; the median year is 1980. California has the most (49, 11%). 53% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 12 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 10 were deregistered in the last 12 months, including 5 exported.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 4 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Cessna 172RG 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 O&VO-360 Ser | 361 |
| Lycoming 0-360-A1D | 27 |
| Lycoming O-360-F1A6 | 16 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N176LG | – | Apex, NC | Tita Enterprises LLC | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N5316R | 1979 | Tampa, FL | Training Planes LLC | Sep 26, 2026 |
| N172RG | 1979 | Longview, TX | Not shown (individual) | Sep 25, 2026 |
| N6284R | 1979 | Wilmington, DE | Top Aircraft Leasing LLC | Sep 25, 2026 |
| N6562V | 1980 | Longmont, CO | Aero-sphere INC | Sep 9, 2026 |
| N6278R | 1979 | Dover, DE | Cress LLC | Sep 2, 2026 |
| N5103U | 1980 | Bozeman, MT | Montana Aircraft Trust INC Trustee | Aug 18, 2026 |
| N7258 | 1980 | Carson City, NV | International Air Services INC Trustee | Jul 28, 2026 |
| N9326D | 1982 | Laredo, TX | All Seasons Aviation LLC | Jul 28, 2026 |
| N9539B | 1981 | Pittsburgh, PA | Three Rivers Limousine Service INC | Jul 25, 2026 |
Exports
| Exported to | Aircraft, last 12 months |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1 |
| Guatemala | 1 |
| Australia | 1 |
| Brazil | 1 |
| Chile | 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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