Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CESSNA 172Q
Fixed Wing Single Engine · LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER
Registered
13
Year Range
1982–1984
NTSB Events
4
Airworthiness Directives
28
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CESSNA 172Q aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 23.1% 3
- FL 15.4% 2
- CA 15.4% 2
- WY 7.7% 1
- CO 7.7% 1
- OR 7.7% 1
- MD 7.7% 1
- AL 7.7% 1
- IN 7.7% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1980s 76.9% 10
- Unknown 23.1% 3
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CESSNA 172Q aircraft
4 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 4.
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Oct 20, 1989
N96299HIWASSE, Arkansas
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 27, 1988
N96299ENGLEWOOD, Colorado
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 7, 1968
N66111MEDFORD, Oregon
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 6, 1966
N96299WATKINS, Colorado
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CESSNA 172Q
28 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 3 more in the Federal Register.
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Apr 17, 2024
Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes
The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that applied to various airplanes modified with a certain configuration of the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA01866WI. This action revises the NPRM by removing airplane models from and adding airplane mo…
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Oct 7, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Model 172N, 172P, 172Q, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172K, R172K, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, T182, F182P, F182Q, FR182, R182, TR182, 206, P206, P206A, P206B, P206C, P206D, P206E, TP…
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Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…
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Jul 31, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…
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May 29, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
The FAA is revising an earlier proposal for certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Model 172N, 172P, 172Q, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172K, R172K, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, T182, F182P, F182Q, F182RG, R182, TR182, 206, P206/ TP206, U206/TU206, 207/T207, 210-5 (205), 210-5A (2…
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Jan 23, 2019
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…
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Feb 13, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
The FAA is correcting a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register. That NPRM applies to certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 172N, 172P, 172Q, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172K, R172K, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, T182, F182P, F182Q, F182RG, R182,…
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Feb 1, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 172N, 172P, 172Q, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172K, R172K, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, T182, F182P, F182Q, F182RG, R182, TR182, 206, P206/TP206, U206/TU206, 207/T207, 210-5 (205), 210-…
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May 13, 2011
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 Airplanes
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive inspections and replacement of parts, if necessary, of the seat rail and…
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Nov 8, 2010
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 Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 87-20-03 R2, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. AD 87-20-03 R2 currently requires repetitive inspections and replacement of parts,…
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Dec 24, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification pla…
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Jan 24, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 172 and 182 Series Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company 172 series airplanes with the BRS-172 Parachute System installed via Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA01679CH and Cessna Aircraft Company 182 series airplanes that are equipped with the BRS-182 Parachute System installed vi…
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Nov 2, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172 and 182 Series Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172 and 182 series airplanes that are equipped with the BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parachute System. This proposed AD would require the replacement of the pick-up collar support and nylon screws for the BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parach…
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May 18, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) 360 and 540 series reciprocating engines with ECi connecting rods, part number (P/N) AEL11750, installed. The Airmotive Engineering Corp, Division of Engine Components Incorporated (ECi), holds the Parts Man…
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Feb 7, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This AD requires you to remove from service any affe…
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Jun 7, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…
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May 11, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This proposed AD would require you to…
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Mar 4, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…
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Jan 19, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…
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Oct 7, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…
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May 21, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…
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Dec 30, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…
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Mar 22, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 series airplanes. This AD requires measuring the visible length of standpipe (tube) in the top assembly of the fuel strainer assembly for the correct…
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Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
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Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CESSNA 172Q
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- 3A12 Current Rev 75 · 12/21/2007
Cessna Aircraft Company
Models: 172F (USAF T-41A), 172M, 172Q, 172R + 14 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for CESSNA 172Q
625 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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03/03/2026
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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07/24/2025
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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07/21/2025
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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05/27/2025
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor LLC
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05/20/2025
STC SA01801AT
For the Cessna 172 airplane models incorporating Lycoming O-320 engines: Modification of the standard exhaust system as documented in Laminar Flow Systems Installation Instructions…
Power Flow Systems Inc
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04/01/2025
STC SA02738CH (PAGE 4)
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
Acron Aviation Inc.
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04/01/2025
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
Acron Aviation Inc.
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12/13/2024
STC SA01330LA
Installation of alternate avionics support assembly.
Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC
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11/20/2024
STC SA01120SE
Installation of Door Steward.
Mountain View Aviation LLC
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10/23/2024
STC SA39CH
Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System
Wipaire Inc.
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09/26/2024
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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08/27/2024
STC SA04837NY
Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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08/27/2024
STC SA02386AK
Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems
AeroLED's Holding LLC
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08/21/2024
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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08/15/2024
STC SA00622DE
Installation of John Deere AGRI Services, Inc. JD3 Aerial Imaging System,
Aeroptic LLC
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07/29/2024
STC SA01866WI
Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection
Garmin International Inc.
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06/13/2024
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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01/31/2024
STC SA01866WI
Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection
Garmin International Inc.
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09/08/2023
STC SA01866WI
Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection
Garmin International Inc
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04/05/2023
STC SA00756DE
Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Se…
Peregrine
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04/04/2023
STC SA11137SC
Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator
Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
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01/01/2023
STC SA00709SE
Installation of replacement control surface skin panels.
Athena Aircraft, LLC
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01/01/2023
STC SA00406WI
Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing
Athena Aircraft, LLC
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12/28/2022
STC SA02987CH
Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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12/16/2022
STC SA910CE
Installation of wing leading edge cuffs, drooped tips, stall fences and Aileron gap seals. (172, 172Q LANDPLANE) (172P LANDPLANE AND FLOATPLANE)
Curry Aviation LLC
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12/14/2022
STC SA01233SE
Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly
ABI, LLC
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12/12/2022
STC SA02738CH (PAGE 4)
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
L-3 Communications Avionics Systems Inc.
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12/12/2022
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.
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10/12/2022
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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07/27/2022
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
+ 595 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA 172Q
9 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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94011-20#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AF1DC423654A3E0186257FE800755631.0001##
Shock Mount Kit
Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc replaces J-9613-49
PMA holder → -
MCS1241-49#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/11B854D3C3036BCD86257C190054436D.0001##
Control Assembly
McFarlane Aviation Inc replaces S1241-49
PMA holder → -
ST-157#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EC5B7A9FCFAA43B586257AC2007716A4.0001##
Manual Electric Trim System
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ST-184-40/50#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3DF4323D275DD22486257A2900541821.0001##
System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance Systems
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ST-025#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/98BCD33E870607AF86257A29005417F6.0001##
System 60 Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
A9954100-6#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6649DBC82C514E4F8625756A004E8B15.0001##
Riser, Assembly Left Fwd
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces Cessna P/N 1754009-3, 9954100-6
PMA holder → -
A9954100-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AF3EA6C7B174BB2A8625756A004E8ADA.0001##
Riser, Assembly Left Aft
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces Cessna P/N 1754008-3, 9954100-5
PMA holder → -
ST-184#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8B0A45CDBEEBF8CC8625754E005BF51D.0001##
System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
ST-025#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D6BFB9BA9B1F39DC8625754E005BEE1B.0001##
System 60 Two Axis Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA 172Q
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 13 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N121VK | FL | 1984 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N469NE | CA | 1983 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N66084 | WY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N66091 | CO | 1982 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N66097 | CA | 1983 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N66111 | FL | 1983 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N89337 | OR | 1983 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N911AT | MD | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N912AT | TX | 1982 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N916AT | TX | 1982 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N96227 | AL | 1983 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N96299 | TX | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N97428 | IN | 1984 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →