Cessna 172S (C172) specifications
Review the available specifications, variants, engine information and registry context for the Cessna 172S (C172). Use the verified manufacturer link to continue exploring related aircraft without mixing research and sales intent. Cessna aircraft overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 2,427
- Active
- 2,234
- 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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Cessna Aircraft Company 172Smarket & fleet intelligence
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22 yearsmedian age
Of the 2,160 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 172S with a known build year (89% of the 2,427 we track), the median age is 22 years.
78changed registration in 12 months
78 of the 2,427 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 172S we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 78 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 838
- Tracked flights
- 46,281
- Tracked flight hours
- 83,440
- Share of fleet flying
- 35%
838 Cessna Aircraft Company 172S were tracked flying in the last 90 days (35% of the registered fleet), across 46,281 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
24Cessna Aircraft Company 172S listed for sale
Asking prices from $230K to $365K, typically $314K–$353K — based on 8 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Cessna Aircraft Company 172S manuals & documents
50 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172S — Supplemental Type Certificate · Service Bulletins · Avionics Manual · Training Manual · Weight And Balance · Type Certificate · Normal Procedures · Wiring Diagram · V Speeds Reference · Emergency Procedures · Airworthiness Directives · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document serves as an Information Manual for the Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, specifically for aircraft equipped with NAV I/NAV II avionics. It is intended for training purposes and provides essential operational information, performance specifications, and limitations for pilots operating this model. The manual is a duplicate of the official Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, ensuring that pilots have access to critical data necessary for safe flight operations. It covers various aspects of the aircraft, including performance metrics, weight and balance, emergency procedures, and normal operating procedures.
- Maximum speed at sea level: 126 knots
- Cruise speed at 8500 feet: 124 knots
- Maximum ramp weight: 2558 pounds
- Standard empty weight: 1663 pounds
- Rate of climb at sea level: 730 feet per minute
- Takeoff ground roll: 960 feet
- Landing ground roll: 575 feet
Supplemental Type Certificate
Service Bulletins
- Cessna 172 Roll Servo Cable Guard, Rev B20259 pages· 1.6 MB· via www.dynoncertified.com
- ELECTRICAL POWER - ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT (ACU) AND CONNECTOR OBSOLESCENCE202410 pages· 765 KB· via www.aircraftspruce.com
- OIL - OIL PRESSURE SWITCH RELOCATION202110 pages· 583 KB· via www.gocivilairpatrol.com
- Service Bulletin SB-10, Revision A20207 pages· 322 KB· via media.mcfarlaneaviation.com
Avionics Manual
Training Manual
Weight And Balance
Type Certificate
Normal Procedures
Wiring Diagram
Emergency Procedures
- EMERGENCY CHECK LIST20204 pages· 552 KB· via www.skyservices-flightacademy.com
- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES20155 pages· 153 KB· via usafasupport.com
- C172 M EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST20151 pages· 148 KB· via spectrumairways.squarespace.com
- CESSNA 172S including G1000 Avionics NORMAL & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST201210 pages· 1.4 MB· via www.ulsterflyingclub.com
Airworthiness Directives
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
- CHECKLISTS20256 pages· 3.2 MB· via academy.navigraph.com
- Cessna 172S-G1000 Checklist20222 pages· 114 KB· via docs.thrustflight.com
- Cessna C-172S (Nav III) Normal Checklist20212 pages· 205 KB· via www.dbq.edu
- Cessna 172S/SP/G1000 Checklist20202 pages· 47 KB· via irp.cdn-website.com
- Cessna C-172S (Nav III) Normal Checklist20182 pages· 180 KB· via www.dbq.edu
- Cessna 172S CHECKLIST201220 pages· 481 KB· via leaviation.com
Maintenance Manual
Maintenance Manual
Training Manual
Systems Description
Specifications
- EFR32MG29 Wireless SoC Family Data Sheet2026134 pages· 4.6 MB· via www.silabs.com
- S32K3xx Data Sheet2026170 pages· 2.4 MB· via www.nxp.com
- SP 3500/4000 Series Specifications20258 pages· 263 KB· via www.crown.com
- Specifications for the CESSNA 172S Skyhawk202512 pages· 6.5 MB· via www.motorolasolutions.com
- POLYPRIME® 172/172SC Technical Data Sheet20202 pages· 134 KB· via desertpolymerflooring.com
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- HS-PTB2020
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- N194TH2015
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- N423CA2015
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- N234SH2015
- N243RL2015
- N243HA2015
- N315SK2015
- N198TH2015
- N250YZ2015
- N150SU2015
- N195TH2015
- N300KX2015
- C-GWYB2015
- C-GSIF2015
- C-GCWD2015
- N140SU2015
- N193TH2015
- N182MA2015
- N305CP2015
- N3537J2015
- N444FR2015