CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO F172M

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO F172M aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO F172M aircraft

1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.

• Apr 5, 1970

  N7787

  ARLINGTON, Washington Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO F172M

15 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 15.

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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,…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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:

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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:

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO F172M

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

• A4EU Current Rev 12 · 12/11/2006

  Cessna Aircraft Company

  Models: F172F, F172M, F172H, F172L + 8 more

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO F172M

203 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 03/03/2026

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/24/2025

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/21/2025

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/01/2025

  STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)

  Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

  Acron Aviation Inc.

  Atlas STC → 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.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/13/2024

  STC SA01330LA

  Installation of alternate avionics support assembly.

  Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/23/2024

  STC SA39CH

  Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System

  Wipaire Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/26/2024

  STC SA02594SE

  SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

  Dynon Avionics

  Atlas STC → 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

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/15/2024

  STC SA00622DE

  Installation of John Deere AGRI Services, Inc. JD3 Aerial Imaging System,

  Aeroptic LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/29/2024

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/13/2024

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/31/2024

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → 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.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/08/2023

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/04/2023

  STC SA11137SC

  Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

  Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/28/2022

  STC SA02987CH

  Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System

  Electroair Acquisition Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/12/2022

  STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)

  Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

  L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.

  Atlas STC → 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.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/12/2022

  STC SA02594SE

  SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

  Dynon Avionics

  Atlas STC → 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

  Atlas STC → 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

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/12/2021

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/28/2021

  STC SA01818WI

  Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → 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

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/27/2021

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/04/2020

  STC SA02268CH (PAGE 1)

  Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

  Airwolf Filter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/19/2019

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/26/2019

  STC SA03932NY

  Installation, maintenance and operations of XCAM Pod on Starboard Wing Strut

  J&C Engineering Services LTD

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/30/2019

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 173 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO F172M

14 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.

• ST-563#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E0D18A13FD0C300B862577FB0062556E.0001##

  System 55/55X Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• ST-674-20/30#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FAC249A969E72DD3862577110053432C.0001##

  System 20/30 Single and Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance Systems

  S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• ST-675#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3436A6304CCCB2438625770400528FD6.0001##

  System 30 ALT Altitude Hold System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• ST-868-40X/50X#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EA565CA4E05FF9E88625770400528E02.0001##

  System 40X/50X Single and Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance Systems

  S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• ST-184#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/72892E26C74279548625754E005BF58B.0001##

  System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Flight Guidance System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces -

  PMA holder →

• ST-019#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/110A8A61B1C3B0EE8625754E005BECBA.0001##

  System 60 Two Axis Flight Guidance System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces -

  PMA holder →

• ST-025#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/646F42ED120BE1578625754E005BEE8A.0001##

  System 60 Two Axis Flight Guidance System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces -

  PMA holder →

• ST-157#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/025823E345B57ED08625754E006CC4D7.0001##

  Manual Electric Trim System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces -

  PMA holder →

• ST-042#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/98E1B73971E789FB8625754E00616D6B.0001##

  System 60 Pitch Stabilization System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces -

  PMA holder →

• ST-183#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CD5A40DFD237D8C48625754E005C2D34.0001##

  System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Flight Guidance System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces -

  PMA holder →

• ST-008#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A8D6209DB3FD76068625754E005C29CA.0001##

  System 60 Single Axis Flight Guidance System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces -

  PMA holder →

• ST-184#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8BBC39DAF432176386257553006E537E.0001##

  System 40/50 Single & Two Axis Flight Guidance System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces -

  PMA holder →

• ST-157#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1E16169349E0D6C186257553006E5326.0001##

  Manual Electric Trim System

  S-TEC Corporation replaces -

  PMA holder →

• ST-025#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/61AFEDD7FDF371F386257553006E522E.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 AIRCRAFT CO F172M

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 1 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.

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 →