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California aircraft registrations
Aggregate counts from the FAA Aircraft Registry, by registration state. No individual owners are named on this page.
Most common models registered in California
Top models by count of currently registered aircraft in California (FAA).
| Model | Registered in California |
|---|---|
| Zipline International P2 ZIP | 2,979 |
| Cessna 172N | 367 |
| Cirrus Design SR22T | 348 |
| Piper PA-28-140 | 331 |
| Cessna 172M | 291 |
| Piper PA-28-180 | 274 |
| Cirrus Design SR22 | 257 |
| Anduril Industries ROADRUNNER | 256 |
| Cessna 182P | 244 |
| Cessna 152 | 231 |
| Cessna 172S | 212 |
| Piper PA-28-181 | 211 |
| Beech A36 | 198 |
| Piper J3C-65 | 191 |
| Cessna 182Q | 158 |
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source: FAA Aircraft Registry FAA data as of 2026-10-15