Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CESSNA FR 172 K
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER
Registered
1
Year Range
1977–1977
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
17
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CESSNA FR 172 K aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- MO 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1970s 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CESSNA FR 172 K aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match CESSNA FR 172 K in the indexed corpus.
02b / NASA ASRS Reports
Near-miss reports involving CESSNA FR 172 K
NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 5 de-identified ASRS reports reference this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.
- ACN 2053218 General Aviation Flight Training Reports
C172 flight Instructor with student reported departing traffic on runway forced a go around. The departing traffic turned toward the Instructor causing a NMAC and requiring evasive action.
Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172
- ACN 2062380 Near Midair Collision Incidents
Flight Instructor and pilot reported a NMAC at a non-towered airport. Both aircraft took evasive action to avoid a collision.
Cessna 150
- ACN 1757693 Parachutist / Aircraft Conflicts
Pilot reported an aircraft over flew their aircraft while on departure roll.
Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172
- ACN 2030139 Runway Incursions
Flight Instructor on a training flight with student were cleared for takeoff by the tower when another aircraft was on short final. This resulted in a near miss between these two aircraft.
Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172
- ACN 2030103 Runway Incursions
Pilot flying C-172 aircraft entered the runway environment while another aircraft was on short final.
Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CESSNA FR 172 K
17 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 17.
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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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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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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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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…
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Nov 15, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes
This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 80-04- 08, which requires inspecting (one-time) the fuel line and map light switch in the left hand forward door post for chafing or arcing on certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172N, R172K, F172N, and FR172K airplanes and repairing any damage found. A…
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Feb 12, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company, Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes
This document provides additional time for the public to comment on a proposal to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 80-04- 08, which currently requires inspecting (one-time) the fuel line and map light switch in the left hand forward door post for chafing or arcing and repairing any damage found on certain Cessna…
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Jan 8, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes
This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 80-04-08, which currently requires inspecting (one-time) the fuel line and map light switch in the left hand forward door post for chafing or arcing and repairing any damage found on certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172N, R172K, F172N, and…
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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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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…
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Nov 17, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Parker Hannifan Airborne Dry Air Pumps, Conversion Kits, and Coupling Kits
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-23-01, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft and engines equipped with certain Parker Hannifin Airborne dry air pumps, conversion kits, and coupling kits, utilizing part number (…
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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…
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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…
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA FR 172 K
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 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N103AL | MO | 1977 | · | 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
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- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
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We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →