172P — Cessna Aircraft Company 172P
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1,398
- Active
- 1,260
- Origin
- US
6 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C172 C172 | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
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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Cessna Aircraft Company 172Pmarket & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna Aircraft Company 172P fleet — updated daily.
45 yearsmedian age
Of the 1,134 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 172P with a known build year (81% of the 1,398 we track), the median age is 45 years.
66changed registration in 12 months
66 of the 1,398 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 172P we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 66 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 286
- Tracked flights
- 9,518
- Tracked flight hours
- 17,388
- Share of fleet flying
- 20%
286 Cessna Aircraft Company 172P were tracked flying in the last 90 days (20% of the registered fleet), across 9,518 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
6Cessna Aircraft Company 172P listed for sale
Asking prices from $86K to $195K, typically $110K–$185K — based on 5 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Cessna Aircraft Company 172P manuals & documents
12 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172P — Training Manual · Emergency Procedures · Airworthiness Directives · Service Bulletins · Performance Data · Performance · Type Certificate · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Service Bulletins. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is specifically designed for the Cessna 172P model, providing essential information for pilots operating this aircraft. It includes performance specifications, limitations, emergency procedures, and normal operating procedures. The handbook is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient operation of the Cessna 172P, detailing the aircraft's systems, handling characteristics, and maintenance requirements. Pilots are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the contents to maximize their flying experience and adhere to safety regulations.
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2400 lbs
- Cruise Speed at 75% Power: 123 knots
- Service Ceiling: 13,000 feet
- Stall Speed (Flaps Up): 51 knots
- Never Exceed Speed (VNE): 158 KIAS
Emergency Procedures
Airworthiness Directives
Type Certificate
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK and FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL1982190 pages· 34.4 MB· via www.glasscockpitaviation.com
- Cessna 172P Skyhawk Pilot's Operating Handbook31 pages· 5.2 MB· via www.airtreknorth.com
- Pilot's Operating Handbook Cessna 172P Skyhawk388 pages· 14.4 MB· via www.mattbeyer.com
- Pilot's Operating Handbook357 pages· 7.1 MB· via www.cpaviation.com
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Registered 172P aircraft
Individual 172P airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- C-FWPV1991
- N998SE1988
- N9408L1986
- N9385L1986
- N9400L1986
- N133AJ1986
- N932AZ1986
- N9696L1986
- N9345L1986
- N9358L1986
- N140FP1986
- N124ER1986
- N111ZY1986
- N111EX1986
- N224JA1986
- N225AN1986
- N323FS1986
- N905AZ1986
- N9566L1986
- HB-CLS1986
- N161GT1986
- N9540L1986
- N138FR1986
- N9344L1986