Fixed Wing Single Engine · as of Sep 21, 2026
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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- TX 100.0% 1
By decade of manufacture
- Unknown 100.0% 1
NTSB records
No NTSB-recorded events match CESSNA F172H in the indexed corpus.
Airworthiness directives
18 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 18.
- 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…
- 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…
- Apr 21, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA01303WI
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires installing a full authority digital engine control (FADEC) backup battery, replacing the supplement pilot's operating handbook and FAA approved airplane flight manual, and replacing the FADEC backup battery every 12 cale…
- Dec 15, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA01303WI
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD would require installing a full authority digital engine control (FADEC) backup battery, replacing the supplement pilot's operating handbook and FAA approved airplane flight manual, and replacing the FADEC backup bat…
- 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,…
- Feb 23, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) Model TAE 125-01 Reciprocating Engines
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
- Nov 27, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) Model TAE 125-01 Reciprocating Engines
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
- Sep 17, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) Model TAE 125-01 Reciprocating Engines
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe…
- Sep 17, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) Model TAE 125-01 Reciprocating Engines
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe…
- 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…
- May 2, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 series airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification placard does not obstru…
- Sep 17, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that will supersede AD 86-26-04, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 205, 205A, 206, P206, P206E, TP206A, TU206, TU206E, U206, U206E, 207, T207, 210…
- Feb 27, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 86-26-04 that applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 205, 205A, 206, P206, P206E, TP206A, TU206, TU206E, U206, U206…
- Nov 13, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 86- 26-04, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 205, 205A, 206, P206, P206E, TP206A, TU206, TU206E, U206, U206E, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336,…
- 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…
- Dec 29, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 170, 172, 175, and 177 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 170, 172, 175, and 177 series airplanes. This AD requires replacing certain fuel selector valve cams or fuel selector valves that Cessna shipped from December 6, 1998, through May 10, 1999, and prevents the fu…
- Jul 22, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 series airplanes. The proposed AD would require measuring the visible length of standpipe (tube) in the top assembly of the fuel s…
- Jan 22, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 100, 200, 300, and 400 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 100, 200, 300, and 400 series airplanes. This action requires checking the airplane maintenance records for any fuel, oil, or hydraulic hose, Cessna part number (P/N) S51-10, replaced between March 1995 and Februa…
Type certificate data sheets · 1 match in the FAA catalog
- A4EU Cessna Aircraft Company Current Rev 12 · 12/11/2006
Models: F172F, F172M, F172H, F172L + 8 more
Supplemental type certificates · 179 on file
- 03/03/2026 STC SA02511SE Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s) CiES Inc. DRS ↗
- 07/24/2025 STC SA02511SE Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s) CiES Inc. DRS ↗
- 07/21/2025 STC SA02511SE Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s) CiES Inc. DRS ↗
- 04/01/2025 STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5) Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems Acron Aviation Inc. DRS ↗
- 04/01/2025 STC SA04046CH Page 1 Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500) Acron Aviation Inc. DRS ↗
- 12/13/2024 STC SA01330LA Installation of alternate avionics support assembly. Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC DRS ↗
- 10/23/2024 STC SA39CH Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System Wipaire Inc. DRS ↗
- 09/26/2024 STC SA02594SE SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured Dynon Avionics DRS ↗
- 08/27/2024 STC SA04837NY Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights AeroLED's Holdings, LLC DRS ↗
- 07/29/2024 STC SA01866WI Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Garmin International Inc. DRS ↗
- 06/13/2024 STC SA02511SE Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s) CiES Inc. DRS ↗
- 01/31/2024 STC SA01866WI Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Garmin International Inc. DRS ↗
- 12/12/2023 STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1) Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc. DRS ↗
- 09/08/2023 STC SA01866WI Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 12/12/2022 STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5) Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems L3Harris Aviation Products Inc. DRS ↗
- 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. DRS ↗
- 10/12/2022 STC SA02594SE SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured Dynon Avionics DRS ↗
- 03/30/2022 STC SA02444AK (PAGE 1) Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed ADS-B Technologies LLC DRS ↗
- 02/02/2022 STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1) Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 11/12/2021 STC SA01866WI Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 09/28/2021 STC SA01818WI Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Garmin International Inc. DRS ↗
- 07/09/2021 STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1) Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 04/27/2021 STC SA01866WI Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 06/04/2020 STC SA02268CH (PAGE 1) Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator Airwolf Filter Corporation DRS ↗
- 03/07/2020 STC SA00079NY Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines … Airwolf Filter Corporation DRS ↗
- 12/19/2019 STC SA01866WI Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 07/30/2019 STC SA01866WI Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 07/25/2019 STC SA02636SE Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 07/19/2019 STC SA01818WI Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 06/19/2019 STC SA00344BO PAGE 1 Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies DRS ↗
+ 149 more STCs on file
PMA replacement parts · 2 on file
- MCC299505-0203S#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/785818AAF23DC83B86257817005DAB64.0001## CONTROL, Throttle McFarlane Aviation Inc replaces C299505-0203, C299505-0203S, S1222-21
- MCS1230-17#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E615111CBEA622D1862576FD005B7D66.0001## Carburetor Heat Control McFarlane Aviation Inc replaces S1230-17
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
Advisory circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register · Parts 91 & 43
- 2026-09-14 Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression FR ↗
- 2026-07-31 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
- 2026-07-02 Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight FR ↗
- 2026-07-01 Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements FR ↗
- 2026-06-30 Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period FR ↗
Registered N-numbers · 1
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N172K | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry
Sources
- FAA Aircraft Registry ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available
- NTSB CAROL ↗ Refreshed Jun 10, 2026 Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available