172C — Cessna Aircraft Company 172C
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 472
- Active
- 419
- Origin
- US
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C172 C172 | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS 3A12 · 82 · issued 2011-12-20
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 3A12), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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64 yearsmedian age
Of the 366 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 172C with a known build year (78% of the 472 we track), the median age is 64 years.
20changed registration in 12 months
20 of the 472 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 172C we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 20 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 23
- Tracked flights
- 146
- Tracked flight hours
- 266
- Share of fleet flying
- 5%
23 Cessna Aircraft Company 172C were tracked flying in the last 90 days (5% of the registered fleet), across 146 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
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30 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172C — Type Certificate · Service Bulletins · Supplemental Type Certificate · Avionics Manual · Airworthiness Directives · Weight And Balance · V Speeds Reference · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Aircraft Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is designed for the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, providing essential information for pilots regarding the operation, performance, and maintenance of the aircraft. It includes detailed descriptions of the aircraft's systems, operating procedures, and performance specifications. The manual serves as a comprehensive guide for both new and experienced pilots, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. It emphasizes the importance of familiarization with the aircraft's equipment and systems, and encourages regular reference to the manual for optimal flying experience.
- Total usable fuel capacity is 38 gallons for standard tanks and 48 gallons for optional long-range tanks.
- Rate of climb at sea level is approximately 645 feet per minute.
- Service ceiling is 13,100 feet.
- Stall speed with flaps up is 57 knots, and with flaps down is 49 knots.
- Maximum takeoff weight is 2,300 pounds.
Type Certificate
Service Bulletins
Supplemental Type Certificate
Airworthiness Directives
- Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes201114 pages· 148 KB· via media.mcfarlaneaviation.com
- AD/CESSNA 170/85 - Alternate Static Air Source Selector ... - CASA20093 pages· 40 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
Weight And Balance
V Speeds Reference
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Cessna 172 Skyhawk Pilot's Operating Handbook197643 pages· 5.8 MB· via kingstonflyingclub.com
- CESSNA 1964 - Wings Over Waxhaw196456 pages· 31.6 MB· via wingsoverwaxhaw.org
- Cessna 172C Pilot's Operating Handbook1963179 pages· 24.2 MB· via usaeroflight.net
- Cessna 172C Pilot's Operating Handbook196176 pages· 2.2 MB· via majesticaviation.squarespace.com
- Cessna-172-1975-Model-POH.pdf - St Pete Air92 pages· 3.1 MB· via stpeteair.org
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Flight Manual
- FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for Aerocet Model 2200 Seaplane Float Installation on Cessna Model 172 to 172P and F172D to F172P with Tricycle Gear20218 pages· 547 KB· via fliegenworks.com
- APPROVED MODEL LIST (AML) SA02594SE FOR INSTALLATION OF THE SKYVIEW HDX INSTRUMENTATION AND AUTOPILOT SYSTEM201926 pages· 471 KB· via www.dynoncertified.com
- UK Specific Flight Manuals and Supplements for Piper and Cessna Aircraft20113 pages· 61 KB· via www.caa.co.uk
Aircraft Flight Manual
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Specifications
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Registered 172C aircraft
Individual 172C airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- PTBTE1963
- PTBTB1963
- C-GKJT1962
- C-FOJF1962
- C-FPSK1962
- C-GEXV1962
- C-FOJY1962
- C-DDB1962
- C-FNZW1962
- C-FOHM1962
- C-FKYS1962
- C-FOLP1962
- C-FSUW1962
- C-GECI1962
- C-FEMO1962
- C-FNZH1962
- C-FCJG1962
- C-FNZD1962
- C-FNWJ1962
- C-FJWB1962
- C-FNWQ1962
- C-FCNM1962
- C-FNZC1962
- C-GFDK1962