Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CESSNA P172D
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES
Registered
23
Year Range
1962–1963
NTSB Events
6
Airworthiness Directives
24
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CESSNA P172D aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- MI 14.3% 3
- CO 14.3% 3
- CA 9.5% 2
- OH 9.5% 2
- WI 4.8% 1
- WA 4.8% 1
- AR 4.8% 1
- MD 4.8% 1
- AZ 4.8% 1
- MT 4.8% 1
+5 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 91.3% 21
- Unknown 8.7% 2
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CESSNA P172D aircraft
6 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 6.
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May 22, 2022
N8540XPrescott, Arizona Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 21, 2000
N188PMANASSAS, Virginia Minor
NTSB Docket → -
May 16, 1983
N8540XWASCO, Oregon
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 11, 1965
N8585XLAK PRESTON, South Dakota Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 20, 1965
N8528XAMARILLO, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 24, 1964
N8561XVALENTINE, Nebraska
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CESSNA P172D
24 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 24.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dec 16, 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
This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-19-01, which was published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2004 (69 FR 55943), and 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, 2…
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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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Oct 7, 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
This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-19-04, which was published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2004 (69 FR 55943), and 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, 2…
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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…
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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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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…
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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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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,…
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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 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…
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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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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 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CESSNA P172D
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- 3A17 Historical Rev 44 · 11/15/1997
Cessna Aircraft Company
Models: R172H, R172G, R172K, R172F + 8 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for CESSNA P172D
473 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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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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06/13/2024
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES 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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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 SA948CE
STOL kit installation (wing leading edge cuffs, drooped tips, stall fences, and aileron gap seals). (R172K LANDPLANE AND FLOATPLANE) (172RG LANDPLANE ONLY)
Curry Aviation LLC
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12/16/2022
STC SA2282CE
Installation of aileron and/or flap gap seals.
Curry Aviation 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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10/26/2022
STC SA02245CH
Installation of a MT-Propeller model(s) MTV-15-B/[203-210]-58 or MTV-9-B/[198-200]-52 propeller with matching spinner assembly
McFarlane Aviation LLC
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10/12/2022
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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09/19/2022
STC SA13GL
Installation of Cleveland wheel No. 40-97A and brake No. 30-63A
Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel & Brake LLC
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07/06/2022
STC SA02203AK (PAGE 1)
Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV).
Genesys Aerosystems Inc.
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06/06/2022
STC SA02203AK (PAGE 1)
Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV).
Genesys Aerosystems Inc.
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03/30/2022
STC SA02444AK (PAGE 1)
Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed
ADS-B Technologies LLC
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10/01/2021
STC SA01120SE
Installation of Door Steward.
Mountain View Aviation LLC
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09/28/2021
STC SA01818WI
Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
Garmin International Inc.
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09/01/2021
STC SA11174SC PAGE 1
Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems
Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
+ 443 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA P172D
4 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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17200001-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1B6D4CCDEE82B91986257F5600573F3D.0001##
Vertical Tail Floodlight Installation (28 volt)
Devore Aviation Corp of America replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
CP-2175#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/09B9F8D253A2B14586257A410046CD25.0001##
Filter Enclosure Assembly
Challenger Aviation Products Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
17200001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E982C8211CE1254E862573FD0073D965.0001##
Tail Floodlight - Stabilizer
Devore Aviation Corp of America replaces -
PMA holder → -
C-RMDHID#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CC54CDFECE53C2AA862571B6006F0116.0001##
HID Light Assembly Kit
Knots 2U Ltd replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA P172D
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 23 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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| N159JM | WI | 1963 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N188P | WA | 1963 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8524X | CA | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8525X | AR | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8527X | MD | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8528X | MI | 1962 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8529X | MI | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8533X | CO | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8539X | CO | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8540X | AZ | 1963 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8541X | MT | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8542X | CO | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8544X | UT | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8546X | MI | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8548X | IN | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8557X | CA | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8561X | OH | 1962 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8571X | — | 1963 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8574X | OH | 1963 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8581X | — | 1963 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8585X | SD | 1963 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N883CM | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N99RT | TN | 1962 | · | 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 →