172N — Cessna Aircraft Company 172N
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 4,136
- Active
- 3,679
- Origin
- US
28 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 172Nmarket & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna Aircraft Company 172N fleet — updated daily.
48 yearsmedian age
Of the 3,318 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 172N with a known build year (80% of the 4,136 we track), the median age is 48 years.
176changed registration in 12 months
176 of the 4,136 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 172N we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 176 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 667
- Tracked flights
- 20,791
- Tracked flight hours
- 37,283
- Share of fleet flying
- 16%
667 Cessna Aircraft Company 172N were tracked flying in the last 90 days (16% of the registered fleet), across 20,791 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
28Cessna Aircraft Company 172N listed for sale
Asking prices from $110K to $355K, typically $119K–$182K — based on 16 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Cessna Aircraft Company 172N manuals & documents
21 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172N — Weight And Balance · V Speeds Reference · Avionics Manual · Normal Procedures · Airworthiness Directives · Emergency Procedures · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
The Cessna 172N Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) provides essential information for the operation of the Cessna 172N Skyhawk. This document is designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, offering detailed insights into the aircraft's systems, performance, and operational procedures. It includes critical data such as weight and balance, performance specifications, and emergency procedures. The POH serves as a comprehensive guide to ensure safe and efficient flight operations, making it a vital resource for both training and reference during flight.
- Wingspan: 36 ft 1 in
- Max Takeoff Weight: 2,400 lbs
- Cruise Speed: 105 knots
- Range: 640 nautical miles
- Vso: 47 knots (stalling speed in landing configuration)
Weight And Balance
V Speeds Reference
Airworthiness Directives
Emergency Procedures
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
- Cessna C-172N Checklist20224 pages· 248 KB· via www.lakeelmoaero.com
- C172N PREFLIGHT GUIDE201822 pages· 1.9 MB· via www.longislandflying.com
- CESSNA SKYHAWK (C-172 N/P) NORMAL CHECKLIST20112 pages· 151 KB· via www.tssflyingclub.org
- CESSNA 172N – 180 hp – N739VE NORMAL PROCEDURES12 pages· 431 KB· via www.flyingactivity.com
- 180hp CESSNA 172N NORMAL CHECKLISTS4 pages· 199 KB· via www.flysundance.org
Flight Manual
Maintenance Manual
Service Bulletins
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Registered 172N aircraft
Individual 172N airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- C-GGFC1980
- C-GGGV1980
- C-GBSL1980
- C-GGEY1980
- C-GGFV1980
- C-GGFZ1980
- C-GBAQ1980
- C-GBRU1980
- C-GFEJ1980
- C-GGCP1980
- C-GGFT1980
- C-FFOL1980
- C-FLPV1980
- C-GBGV1980
- C-FOFL1980
- C-FVZN1980
- C-FPGY1980
- C-GBRS1980
- C-FAQC1980
- C-GAYT1980
- C-GAYE1980
- C-GFJH1980
- C-GGFE1980
- C-GGHB1980