Cessna 172 ADs. This list of Cessna 172I through 172S airworthiness directives is provided as a service and is copied directly from the FAA website. We do not guarantee this is up-to-date. Click here to browse this on the FAA website.

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Cessna 172I ADs

Published DateAD NumberEffective DateSubject
68-17-049/7/1968Stall Warning System
69-15-038/20/1969Muffler Assembly
70-10-06Oil Pressure Instrument Line
71-18-018/31/1971Fuel Selector Valve Placard
71-22-0211/9/1971Cracks In Nose Gear Fork
72-03-03 R310/15/1984Wing Flap Actuators Jack Screw
72-07-023/25/1972Selector Value Placard
73-17-018/16/1973Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
73-23-0711/19/1973Defective Spar Attachment Fittings
74-04-012/12/1974Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly
74-06-023/18/1974AVCON Mufflers
77-02-092/3/1977Wing Flap System
79-08-036/6/1979Electrical System
79-10-14 R15/30/1988Fuel Tank Venting
80-25-07 R19/24/1981Oil Coolers
81-15-037/20/1981Engine Inlet Air Filters
82-07-024/8/1982Engine Crankcase Breather
83-17-069/1/1983Aileron Balance Weights
86-24-071/7/1987Engine Controls Installation
90-06-03 R13/27/1991Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly
93-24-152/11/1994Instrument Panel Light Rheostat
97-01-132/3/1997Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses
5/13/20112011-10-096/17/2011Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections
5/11/20112011-06-025/26/2011Engine
11/16/20102008-26-101/5/2009Alternate static air source selector valve
1/24/20082008-02-182/28/2008Pick-up collar support and nylon screws
6/6/20062006-12-077/11/2006ECi cylinder assemblies
2/7/20062006-03-083/10/2006Vacuum pumps
1/19/20052005-01-192/23/2005Mode S transponders
12/16/20042004-19-0111/1/2004Upper shoulder harness adjusters
3/22/20002000-06-015/5/2000Fuel Strainer Assembly
3/9/200098-21-21 R15/1/2000Electric Inflatable Door Seals
12/29/199999-27-021/21/2000Fuel Selector Valves
12/3/199898-25-0212/22/1998Top-mounted Antenna
7/1/199898-14-038/16/1998Transponders
6/17/199696-12-227/31/1996Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter
4/29/199696-09-066/7/1996Air Filter Assemblies
We check the FAA website periodically but we do NOT guarantee we have every AD listed above.
Visit the FAA website for the most-accurate information.

Cessna 172K ADs

Published DateAD NumberEffective DateSubject
68-17-049/7/1968Stall Warning System
69-15-038/20/1969Muffler Assembly
70-10-06Oil Pressure Instrument Line
71-18-018/31/1971Fuel Selector Valve Placard
71-22-0211/9/1971Cracks In Nose Gear Fork
72-03-03 R310/15/1984Wing Flap Actuators Jack Screw
72-07-023/25/1972Selector Value Placard
73-17-018/16/1973Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
73-23-0711/19/1973Defective Spar Attachment Fittings
74-04-012/12/1974Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly
74-06-023/18/1974AVCON Mufflers
77-02-092/3/1977Wing Flap System
79-08-036/6/1979Electrical System
79-10-14 R15/30/1988Fuel Tank Venting
80-25-07 R19/24/1981Oil Coolers
81-15-037/20/1981Engine Inlet Air Filters
82-07-024/8/1982Engine Crankcase Breather
83-17-069/1/1983Aileron Balance Weights
86-24-071/7/1987Engine Controls Installation
90-06-03 R13/27/1991Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly
93-24-152/11/1994Instrument Panel Light Rheostat
97-01-132/3/1997Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses
5/13/20112011-10-096/17/2011Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections
5/11/20112011-06-025/26/2011Engine
11/16/20102008-26-101/5/2009Alternate static air source selector valve
1/24/20082008-02-182/28/2008Pick-up collar support and nylon screws
2/7/20062006-03-083/10/2006Vacuum pumps
1/19/20052005-01-192/23/2005Mode S transponders
12/16/20042004-19-0111/1/2004Upper shoulder harness adjusters
3/22/20002000-06-015/5/2000Fuel Strainer Assembly
3/9/200098-21-21 R15/1/2000Electric Inflatable Door Seals
12/29/199999-27-021/21/2000Fuel Selector Valves
12/3/199898-25-0212/22/1998Top-mounted Antenna
7/1/199898-14-038/16/1998Transponders
6/17/199696-12-227/31/1996Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter
4/29/199696-09-066/7/1996Air Filter Assemblies
We check the FAA website periodically but we do NOT guarantee we have every AD listed above.
Visit the FAA website for the most-accurate information.

Cessna 172L ADs

Published DateAD NumberEffective DateSubject
69-15-038/20/1969Muffler Assembly
71-18-018/31/1971Fuel Selector Valve Placard
71-22-0211/9/1971Cracks In Nose Gear Fork
72-03-03 R310/15/1984Wing Flap Actuators Jack Screw
73-17-018/16/1973Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
73-23-0711/19/1973Defective Spar Attachment Fittings
74-04-012/12/1974Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly
74-06-023/18/1974AVCON Mufflers
74-08-014/9/1974Autopilot Servo Actuators
76-04-032/26/1976ARC PA-500A Actuators
77-02-092/3/1977Wing Flap System
79-08-036/6/1979Electrical System
79-10-14 R15/30/1988Fuel Tank Venting
80-25-07 R19/24/1981Oil Coolers
81-15-037/20/1981Engine Inlet Air Filters
82-07-024/8/1982Engine Crankcase Breather
83-17-069/1/1983Aileron Balance Weights
85-23-071/27/1986Autopilot Systems
86-24-071/7/1987Engine Controls Installation
90-06-03 R13/27/1991Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly
97-01-132/3/1997Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses
5/13/20112011-10-096/17/2011Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections
5/11/20112011-06-025/26/2011Engine
11/16/20102008-26-101/5/2009Alternate static air source selector valve
1/24/20082008-02-182/28/2008Pick-up collar support and nylon screws
2/7/20062006-03-083/10/2006Vacuum pumps
1/19/20052005-01-192/23/2005Mode S transponders
3/22/20002000-06-015/5/2000Fuel Strainer Assembly
3/9/200098-21-21 R15/1/2000Electric Inflatable Door Seals
12/29/199999-27-021/21/2000Fuel Selector Valves
12/3/199898-25-0212/22/1998Top-mounted Antenna
7/1/199898-14-038/16/1998Transponders
6/17/199696-12-227/31/1996Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter
4/29/199696-09-066/7/1996Air Filter Assemblies
We check the FAA website periodically but we do NOT guarantee we have every AD listed above.
Visit the FAA website for the most-accurate information.

Cessna 172M ADs

Published DateAD NumberEffective DateSubject
68-17-049/7/1968Stall Warning System
69-15-038/20/1969Muffler Assembly
71-18-018/31/1971Fuel Selector Valve Placard
71-22-0211/9/1971Cracks In Nose Gear Fork
73-17-018/16/1973Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
73-23-0711/19/1973Defective Spar Attachment Fittings
74-04-012/12/1974Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly
74-06-023/18/1974AVCON Mufflers
74-08-014/9/1974Autopilot Servo Actuators
76-04-032/26/1976ARC PA-500A Actuators
76-21-0610/26/1976Loss of Engine Oil
77-02-092/3/1977Wing Flap System
77-12-086/27/1977External Electrical Ground Power Receptacle
79-08-036/6/1979Electrical System
79-10-14 R15/30/1988Fuel Tank Venting
80-25-07 R19/24/1981Oil Coolers
81-15-037/20/1981Engine Inlet Air Filters
82-07-024/8/1982Engine Crankcase Breather
83-10-036/30/1983Control Wheel Yoke Guide Modification
83-17-069/1/1983Aileron Balance Weights
86-24-071/7/1987Engine Controls Installation
90-06-03 R13/27/1991Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly
97-01-132/3/1997Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses
5/13/20112011-10-096/17/2011Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections
5/11/20112011-06-025/26/2011Engine
11/16/20102008-26-101/5/2009Alternate static air source selector valve
1/24/20082008-02-182/28/2008Pick-up collar support and nylon screws
2/7/20062006-03-083/10/2006Vacuum pumps
1/19/20052005-01-192/23/2005Mode S transponders
3/22/20002000-06-015/5/2000Fuel Strainer Assembly
3/9/200098-21-21 R15/1/2000Electric Inflatable Door Seals
12/29/199999-27-021/21/2000Fuel Selector Valves
12/3/199898-25-0212/22/1998Top-mounted Antenna
7/1/199898-14-038/16/1998Transponders
6/17/199696-12-227/31/1996Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter
4/29/199696-09-066/7/1996Air Filter Assemblies
We check the FAA website periodically but we do NOT guarantee we have every AD listed above.
Visit the FAA website for the most-accurate information.

Cessna 172N ADs

Published DateAD NumberEffective DateSubject
68-17-049/7/1968Stall Warning System
69-15-038/20/1969Muffler Assembly
71-18-018/31/1971Fuel Selector Valve Placard
71-22-0211/9/1971Cracks In Nose Gear Fork
73-17-018/16/1973Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
73-23-0711/19/1973Defective Spar Attachment Fittings
74-04-012/12/1974Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly
74-06-023/18/1974AVCON Mufflers
76-21-0610/26/1976Loss of Engine Oil
77-02-092/3/1977Wing Flap System
77-12-086/27/1977External Electrical Ground Power Receptacle
79-08-036/6/1979Electrical System
79-10-14 R15/30/1988Fuel Tank Venting
80-06-034/21/1980Wing Flap Cable Clamp
80-25-07 R19/24/1981Oil Coolers
81-05-013/2/1981Fuel Tank Capacity
81-16-098/13/1981Elevator Control System
82-07-024/8/1982Engine Crankcase Breather
83-10-036/30/1983Control Wheel Yoke Guide Modification
83-17-069/1/1983Aileron Balance Weights
83-22-0611/8/1983Aileron Hinge Pin
86-24-071/7/1987Engine Controls Installation
90-06-03 R13/27/1991Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly
97-01-132/3/1997Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses
5/13/20112011-10-096/17/2011Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections
5/11/20112011-06-025/26/2011Engine
11/16/20102008-26-101/5/2009Alternate static air source selector valve
1/24/20082008-02-182/28/2008Pick-up collar support and nylon screws
2/7/20062006-03-083/10/2006Vacuum pumps
1/19/20052005-01-192/23/2005Mode S transponders
11/15/20012001-23-0312/27/2001Forward Door Post
3/22/20002000-06-015/5/2000Fuel Strainer Assembly
3/9/200098-21-21 R15/1/2000Electric Inflatable Door Seals
12/3/199898-25-0212/22/1998Top-mounted Antenna
7/1/199898-14-038/16/1998Transponders
6/17/199696-12-227/31/1996Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter
4/29/199696-09-066/7/1996Air Filter Assemblies
We check the FAA website periodically but we do NOT guarantee we have every AD listed above.
Visit the FAA website for the most-accurate information.

Cessna 172P ADs

Published DateAD NumberEffective DateSubject
68-17-049/7/1968Stall Warning System
69-15-038/20/1969Muffler Assembly
71-18-018/31/1971Fuel Selector Valve Placard
71-22-0211/9/1971Cracks In Nose Gear Fork
73-17-018/16/1973Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
73-23-0711/19/1973Defective Spar Attachment Fittings
74-04-012/12/1974Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly
74-06-023/18/1974AVCON Mufflers
77-02-092/3/1977Wing Flap System
79-08-036/6/1979Electrical System
79-10-14 R15/30/1988Fuel Tank Venting
80-25-07 R19/24/1981Oil Coolers
81-05-013/2/1981Fuel Tank Capacity
81-16-098/13/1981Elevator Control System
82-07-024/8/1982Engine Crankcase Breather
83-10-036/30/1983Control Wheel Yoke Guide Modification
83-17-069/1/1983Aileron Balance Weights
83-22-0611/8/1983Aileron Hinge Pin
85-23-071/27/1986Autopilot Systems
90-06-03 R13/27/1991Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly
97-01-132/3/1997Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses
5/13/20112011-10-096/17/2011Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections
5/11/20112011-06-025/26/2011Engine
11/16/20102008-26-101/5/2009Alternate static air source selector valve
1/24/20082008-02-182/28/2008Pick-up collar support and nylon screws
2/7/20062006-03-083/10/2006Vacuum pumps
1/19/20052005-01-192/23/2005Mode S transponders
11/15/20012001-23-0312/27/2001Forward Door Post
3/22/20002000-06-015/5/2000Fuel Strainer Assembly
12/3/199898-25-0212/22/1998Top-mounted Antenna
7/1/199898-14-038/16/1998Transponders
6/17/199696-12-227/31/1996Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter
4/29/199696-09-066/7/1996Air Filter Assemblies
We check the FAA website periodically but we do NOT guarantee we have every AD listed above.
Visit the FAA website for the most-accurate information.

Cessna 172Q ADs

Published DateAD NumberEffective DateSubject
68-17-049/7/1968Stall Warning System
69-15-038/20/1969Muffler Assembly
71-18-018/31/1971Fuel Selector Valve Placard
71-22-0211/9/1971Cracks In Nose Gear Fork
73-17-018/16/1973Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
73-23-0711/19/1973Defective Spar Attachment Fittings
74-04-012/12/1974Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly
74-06-023/18/1974AVCON Mufflers
77-02-092/3/1977Wing Flap System
79-08-036/6/1979Electrical System
79-10-14 R15/30/1988Fuel Tank Venting
83-22-0611/8/1983Aileron Hinge Pin
90-06-03 R13/27/1991Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly
97-01-132/3/1997Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses
5/13/20112011-10-096/17/2011Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections
11/16/20102008-26-101/5/2009Alternate static air source selector valve
1/24/20082008-02-182/28/2008Pick-up collar support and nylon screws
6/6/20062006-12-077/11/2006ECi cylinder assemblies
2/7/20062006-03-083/10/2006Vacuum pumps
1/19/20052005-01-192/23/2005Mode S transponders
3/22/20002000-06-015/5/2000Fuel Strainer Assembly
12/3/199898-25-0212/22/1998Top-mounted Antenna
7/1/199898-14-038/16/1998Transponders
6/17/199696-12-227/31/1996Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter
We check the FAA website periodically but we do NOT guarantee we have every AD listed above.
Visit the FAA website for the most-accurate information.

Cessna 172R ADs

Published DateAD NumberEffective DateSubject
2005-05-53 R1Flight Control Systems
68-17-049/7/1968Stall Warning System
69-15-038/20/1969Muffler Assembly
71-18-018/31/1971Fuel Selector Valve Placard
71-22-0211/9/1971Cracks In Nose Gear Fork
73-17-018/16/1973Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
73-23-0711/19/1973Defective Spar Attachment Fittings
74-04-012/12/1974Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly
74-06-023/18/1974AVCON Mufflers
77-02-092/3/1977Wing Flap System
79-08-036/6/1979Electrical System
79-10-14 R15/30/1988Fuel Tank Venting
90-06-03 R13/27/1991Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly
97-12-067/15/1997Check Clearance Between Cowling and Gascolator and Cowling and Tailpipe
98-01-01Placard in Cockpit
98-02-052/23/1998Engine Exhaust Muffler
98-02-05Engine Exhaust Muffler
98-13-418/18/1998Aileron Control Cables
98-14-078/16/1998Lower Forward Doorpost
1/17/20182018-02-042/21/2018Exhaust Noise Suppressor
6/27/20132013-11-118/1/2013Engine Oil Pressure
2/12/20132013-03-153/19/2013Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
11/23/20122012-22-0112/28/2012Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
2/7/20122012-02-023/13/2012Fuel
5/11/20112011-06-025/26/2011Engine
11/16/20102008-26-101/5/2009Alternate static air source selector valve
5/2/20082008-10-025/12/2008Part number identification placard
3/4/20082008-05-094/8/2008Crew seats
1/24/20082008-02-182/28/2008Pick-up collar support and nylon screws
4/12/20072007-08-035/2/2007Flexible fuel hoses
3/7/20072007-05-104/11/2007Steel lock rod/bar on both crew seat back cylinder lock assemblies
8/18/20062006-17-049/1/2006Flexible fuel hoses located in the engine compartment
6/22/20052005-13-108/9/2005Main electrical power junction box circuit breakers
3/21/20052005-05-53 R13/21/2005Flight control system
1/19/20052005-01-192/23/2005Mode S transponders
7/30/20042004-15-189/12/2004Honeywell KAP 140 Autopilot Computer System
3/30/20012001-06-174/20/2001Engine Idle Speed and Fuel Control Mixture Setting
9/1/199999-18-149/27/1999Control Yoke Pivot Bolt
12/3/199898-25-0212/22/1998Top-mounted Antenna
12/3/199898-25-0312/18/1998Aileron Control Cable
7/1/199898-14-038/16/1998Transponders
1/23/199898-01-012/2/1998Placard in Cockpit
6/17/199696-12-227/31/1996Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter
We check the FAA website periodically but we do NOT guarantee we have every AD listed above.
Visit the FAA website for the most-accurate information.

Cessna 172RG ADs

Published DateAD NumberEffective DateSubject
68-17-049/7/1968Stall Warning System
69-15-038/20/1969Muffler Assembly
71-18-018/31/1971Fuel Selector Valve Placard
71-22-0211/9/1971Cracks In Nose Gear Fork
73-17-018/16/1973Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
73-23-0711/19/1973Defective Spar Attachment Fittings
74-04-012/12/1974Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly
74-06-023/18/1974AVCON Mufflers
77-02-092/3/1977Wing Flap System
79-08-036/6/1979Electrical System
79-10-14 R15/30/1988Fuel Tank Venting
80-01-061/7/1980Flap Actuator Assembly
80-19-089/15/1980Fuel/Air Mixture
80-25-07 R19/24/1981Oil Coolers
81-05-013/2/1981Fuel Tank Capacity
81-14-067/13/1981Rudder Trim/Nose Gear Steering Bungee
81-16-098/13/1981Elevator Control System
83-14-047/20/1983Cabin Heater Shroud Modification
83-22-0611/8/1983Aileron Hinge Pin
85-20-0112/5/1985Cabin Heat Deactivated
85-23-071/27/1986Autopilot Systems
90-06-03 R13/27/1991Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly
97-01-132/3/1997Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses
5/13/20112011-10-096/17/2011Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections
11/16/20102008-26-101/5/2009Alternate static air source selector valve
5/2/20082008-10-025/12/2008Part number identification placard
6/6/20062006-12-077/11/2006ECi cylinder assemblies
2/7/20062006-03-083/10/2006Vacuum pumps
1/19/20052005-01-192/23/2005Mode S transponders
11/15/20012001-23-0312/27/2001Forward Door Post
3/28/20012001-06-065/14/2001Main Landing Gear Pivot Assemblies
3/22/20002000-06-015/5/2000Fuel Strainer Assembly
12/3/199898-25-0212/22/1998Top-mounted Antenna
7/1/199898-14-038/16/1998Transponders
6/17/199696-12-227/31/1996Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter
We check the FAA website periodically but we do NOT guarantee we have every AD listed above.
Visit the FAA website for the most-accurate information.

Cessna 172S ADs

Published DateAD NumberEffective DateSubject
2005-05-53 R1Flight Control Systems
68-17-049/7/1968Stall Warning System
69-15-038/20/1969Muffler Assembly
71-18-018/31/1971Fuel Selector Valve Placard
71-22-0211/9/1971Cracks In Nose Gear Fork
73-17-018/16/1973Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
73-23-0711/19/1973Defective Spar Attachment Fittings
74-04-012/12/1974Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly
74-06-023/18/1974AVCON Mufflers
77-02-092/3/1977Wing Flap System
79-08-036/6/1979Electrical System
79-10-14 R15/30/1988Fuel Tank Venting
90-06-03 R13/27/1991Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly
1/17/20182018-02-042/21/2018Exhaust Noise Suppressor
6/27/20132013-11-118/1/2013Engine Oil Pressure
2/12/20132013-03-153/19/2013Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
11/23/20122012-22-0112/28/2012Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
2/7/20122012-02-023/13/2012Fuel
5/11/20112011-06-025/26/2011Engine
11/16/20102008-26-101/5/2009Alternate static air source selector valve
5/2/20082008-10-025/12/2008Part number identification placard
3/4/20082008-05-094/8/2008Crew seats
1/24/20082008-02-182/28/2008Pick-up collar support and nylon screws
4/12/20072007-08-035/2/2007Flexible fuel hoses
3/7/20072007-05-104/11/2007Steel lock rod/bar on both crew seat back cylinder lock assemblies
8/18/20062006-17-049/1/2006Flexible fuel hoses located in the engine compartment
6/22/20052005-13-108/9/2005Main electrical power junction box circuit breakers
3/21/20052005-05-53 R13/21/2005Flight control system
1/19/20052005-01-192/23/2005Mode S transponders
7/30/20042004-15-189/12/2004Honeywell KAP 140 Autopilot Computer System
3/30/20012001-06-174/20/2001Engine Idle Speed and Fuel Control Mixture Setting
12/3/199898-25-0212/22/1998Top-mounted Antenna
7/1/199898-14-038/16/1998Transponders
6/17/199696-12-227/31/1996Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter
We check the FAA website periodically but we do NOT guarantee we have every AD listed above.
Visit the FAA website for the most-accurate information.

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