Cessna 162 Skycatcher for Sale — Cessna's Modern Light Sport Aircraft
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher was Cessna's ambitious entry into the Light Sport Aircraft market — a factory-built LSA designed to offer the Cessna name, quality, and dealer network to Sport Pilot certificate holders and the broader market of pilots seeking lower-cost flying in modern, capable aircraft. Produced from 2009 to 2013, the Skycatcher brought glass cockpit avionics, composite construction, and contemporary design to the entry-level market segment. The aircraft's Garmin G300 avionics suite, Continental O-200-D engine, and Cessna's full factory support represented a significant step forward in LSA sophistication when introduced.
Skycatcher Characteristics
The 162 is powered by the Continental O-200-D engine at 100 horsepower — providing performance appropriate for Sport Pilot operations with a maximum speed of 122 knots and a range of approximately 450 nautical miles. The Garmin G300 MFD and associated avionics provide modern situational awareness capabilities unusual in entry-level LSA designs. Side-by-side seating, a roomy cabin for its class, and the confidence-inspiring Cessna brand attracted buyers who wanted more than the typical kit-built or European LSA could offer.
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