Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CESSNA R172J
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER
Registered
1
Year Range
1964–1964
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
20
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CESSNA R172J aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- MS 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CESSNA R172J aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match CESSNA R172J in the indexed corpus.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CESSNA R172J
20 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 20.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CESSNA R172J
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 R172J
389 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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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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10/12/2022
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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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)
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07/15/2021
STC SA10822SC
Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display
Aspen Avionics Inc.
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07/15/2021
STC SA10822SC
Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display
Aspen Avionics Inc.
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05/17/2021
STC ST02307CH
Installation of Rudder Pedal Extensions.
Flight Boss Ltd.
+ 359 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA R172J
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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ST-675#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3565CA9CC3A8C2B986257AC2007716D6.0001##
System 30 ALT Altitude Hold System
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ST-019#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/08C3B853203FD06286257A29005417EC.0001##
System 60 Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ST-612#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7E47F2642210E82E8625776D0045A045.0001##
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/E3E451849A55C7A78625771100534300.0001##
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/CE94D05783724F468625770400528FAD.0001##
System 30 ALT Altitude Hold System
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ST-019#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2BA4C70FC9B265BD8625754E005BEC7D.0001##
System 60 Two Axis Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
ST-042#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DE2E3013AB6A858C8625754E00616D3F.0001##
System 60 Pitch Stabilization System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
ST-183#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/00D218EF12DA73D78625754E005C2D02.0001##
System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
ST-008#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EBB41EFFB3B4E1378625754E005C2994.0001##
System 60 Single Axis Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA R172J
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 |
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| N1909F | MS | 1964 | · | 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 →