Cessna 172
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 29,823
- Active
- 29,739
- Origin
- United States
264 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 172 | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172A 172A | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172B 172B | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172C 172C | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172D 172D | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172E 172E | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172F (USAF T-41A) 172F (USAF T-41A) | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172G 172G | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172H (USAF T-41A) 172H (USAF T-41A) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 172I 172I | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172K 172K | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172L 172L | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172M 172M | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172N 172N | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172P 172P | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172Q 172Q | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| 172R 172R | — | 1,100–1,200 kg | 580–700 nm | 114–140 kt | 4 |
| 172RG 172RG | — | 1,100–1,200 kg | 580–700 nm | 114–140 kt | 4 |
| 172S 172S | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| F172D F172D | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| F172E F172E | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| F172F F172F | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| F172G F172G | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| F172H F172H | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
| F172K F172K | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 3A12 · Rev 82 · issued 2011-12-20
- Category
- Normal, Utility
- MTOW
- 998 kg
- Seats
- 4 passengers
- Fuel
- 159 L
Continental O-300-A or O-300-B, 145 hp
Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations effective November 1, 1949, as amended by 3-1 through 3-12.
Where to look next
Cessna 172 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 172 fleet — updated daily.
51 yearsmedian age
Of the 22,555 registered Cessna 172 with a known build year (76% of the 29,823 we track), the median age is 51 years.
1,278changed registration in 12 months
1,278 of the 29,823 registered Cessna 172 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 1,278 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 4,000
- Tracked flights
- 127,051
- Tracked flight hours
- 232,077
- Share of fleet flying
- 13%
4,000 Cessna 172 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (13% of the registered fleet), across 127,051 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna 172 manuals & documents
50 documents for the Cessna 172 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Other Documents · Avionics Manual · Normal Procedures · Service Bulletins · Airworthiness Directives · V Speeds Reference · Wiring Diagram · Type Certificate · Performance Data. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
The Cessna 172S Maneuver Guide serves as a reference for pilots operating the Cessna 172S aircraft. It outlines various flight maneuvers, including takeoffs, landings, and stalls, providing detailed procedures and performance standards for both private and commercial pilots. The guide emphasizes the importance of checklist usage and proper flight instruction, ensuring that pilots adhere to safety protocols while flying. It includes specific airspeeds, configurations, and callouts for different maneuvers, making it a practical tool for training and proficiency.
- Rotate at 55 KIAS for takeoff.
- Pitch for Vy at 74 KIAS during climb.
- Maintain 90 KIAS on downwind during landing.
- Use 65 KIAS with 30° flaps on final approach.
- Perform a Pre-Maneuver Checklist before stalls.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- CESSNA 172S MANEUVER GUIDE202412 pages · 3.1 MB · via docs.thrustflight.com
- Cessna 172RG Cutlass Standardization Manual201838 pages · 749 KB · via leaviation.com
- CESSNA MODEL 172R NAV III GFC 700 AFCS2007350 pages · 4.3 MB · via cessnaflighttraining.kingschools.com
- Supplement Pilot's Operating Handbook for the (Reims) Cessna (F)172 N & P Equipped with TAE 125 Installation2006114 pages · 3.6 MB · via www.aeroelectric.com
- Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual2005386 pages · 34.9 MB · via www.norcalflight.com
Checklist
Flight Manual
Maintenance Manual
Training Manual
Systems Description
Other Documents
- A46: Validation of Visual Operations Standards for Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems – Final Report202388 pages · 7.7 MB · via assureuas.org
- Ground handling accident involving Cessna 172RG, VH-MKG201712 pages · 1.7 MB · via www.atsb.gov.au
- Urban Air Taxi Wing Design201672 pages · 7.7 MB · via www.msol.ucla.edu
- REPORT IN-035/2011201116 pages · 928 KB · via www.transportes.gob.es
- Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual201132 pages · 512 KB · via txwg.cap.gov
Avionics Manual
- SkyView Autopilot Servo Installation & Maintenance Manual202569 pages · 6.8 MB · via www.dynoncertified.com
- SkyView HDX System Fuel Flow Sensor and Mounting Bracket Installation Guide20195 pages · 376 KB · via www.dynoncertified.com
- Cessna 172N Skyhawk Standardization Manual201837 pages · 742 KB · via leaviation.com
- Supplement Pilot´s Operating Handbook for the (Reims) Cessna (F) 172 F,G,H,I,K,L,M Equipped with TAE 125-01 and TAE 125-02-99 Installation2013118 pages · 3.1 MB · via www.tmg-service.de
Normal Procedures
Service Bulletins
- SERVICE BULLETIN No. 090 Alternator Thru-Bolts202213 pages · 611 KB · via planepower.aero
- Single Engine SERVICE LETTER MANDATORY SEL-74-06202040 pages · 4.0 MB · via cessnaowner.org
- AAIB Bulletin: 2/201820181 pages · 131 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- AAIB Bulletin: 8/201620161 pages · 154 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- Service Bulletin No. / Date: TM TAE 000-0007, Revision 28 / February 05, 2015201516 pages · 148 KB · via www.tmg-service.de
- 2015 Notice of Names of Persons Appearing to be Owners of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property2015190 pages · 958 KB · via www.pacodeandbulletin.gov
- Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA01303WI201110 pages · 109 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- PILOT AND COPILOT SECONDARY SEAT STOP INSTALLATION200717 pages · 418 KB · via www.calaeromktg.com
Airworthiness Directives
- 180 HP STC Jan 31/22 UPDATE2022478 pages · 5.2 MB · via hodgeflightservices.com
- Cessna Flyer / September 2020202068 pages · 9.1 MB · via www.cessnaflyer.org
- C172M & T41 CHECKLIST201914 pages · 1.3 MB · via yokota374fss.com
- Textron Aviation Safety Initiative201746 pages · 3.9 MB · via www.ndtboard.com
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES20084 pages · 37 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 172S Airplanes20013 pages · 137 KB · via www.govinfo.gov
V Speeds Reference
- World Directory of Light Aviation 2021-20222021286 pages · 34.5 MB · via www.flyingchina.net
- Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III2017252 pages · 14.2 MB · via www.dbq.edu
- Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III2017478 pages · 28.0 MB · via static.garmin.com
- Supplement POH Reims/ Cessna (F)172 N&P2007102 pages · 799 KB · via www.aeroelectric.com
Type Certificate
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What is the range of the Cessna 172?
The Cessna 172 has a maximum range of 700 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 172 carry?
The Cessna 172 seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 172?
The Cessna 172's maximum take-off weight is 1,200 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 172?
The Cessna 172's ICAO type designator is C172.
How many Cessna 172 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 29,823 registered Cessna 172 airframes worldwide.
Registered 172 aircraft
Individual 172 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N547ER· 2026
- N820AF· 2026
- N947VA· 2026
- N548ER· 2026
- N326EP· 2026
- N845ER· 2026
- N870ER· 2026
- N825PK· 2026
- N883ER· 2026
- N776MW· 2026
- N895AF· 2026
- N201EL· 2026
- N103EL· 2026
- N264EP· 2026
- N484CS· 2026
- N26013· 2026
- N876ER· 2026
- N907SE· 2026
- N370K· 2026
- N26011· 2026
- N546ER· 2026
- N890ER· 2026
- N163CP· 2026
- N16GH· 2026