Cessna 162 Skycatcher Model Guide
Cessna 162 Skycatcher · Model Guide
Overview
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher is a two-seat, high-wing Light Sport piston single, built 2009 to 2013. It has a Teledyne Continental O-200D engine (100 BHP at 2750 RPM), a fixed-pitch propeller and a Garmin G300 glass panel. Handbook figures: 118 knots maximum speed, 336 NM range and 490 lb maximum useful load.
- Two seats, 24 gallons usable fuel, 50 lb baggage allowance and a 490 lb maximum useful load: payload is limited.
- Handbook cruise is 109 knots at 69% power at 6000 ft, with a range of 336 NM and 3.16 hours endurance.
- Short-field figures at sea level: 640 ft takeoff ground roll and 671 ft landing ground roll.
- Check the empty weight against the 894 lb Light Sport limit, especially after added equipment.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 100
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 1,320
- Fuel capacity usable (gal) ·
- 24
- Propeller diameter (in) ·
- 67
Performance
- Range (nm) ·
- 336
- Max speed (kt) ·
- 118
- Cruise speed (kt) ·
- 109
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 880
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 14,625
- Landing ground roll (ft) ·
- 671
- Takeoff ground roll (ft) ·
- 640
- Takeoff over 50ft obstacle (ft) ·
- 1,138
V-speeds
- STALL_SPEED_FLAPS_UP_KTS ·
- 41
- STALL_SPEED_FLAPS_FULL_KTS ·
- 37
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 490
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 1,324
- Max empty weight (lb) ·
- 894
- Baggage allowance (lb) ·
- 50
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 1,320
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 1,320
- Standard empty weight (lb) ·
- 834
How many people can the Cessna 162 Skycatcher carry?
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher seats two. Maximum useful load is 490 lb and the baggage allowance is 50 lb, so fuel, two occupants and baggage must be balanced against actual empty weight.
How far and fast does the Cessna 162 Skycatcher go?
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher handbook lists 118 knots maximum at sea level and 109 knots cruise at 69% power at 6000 ft. Range is 336 NM with 24 gallons usable fuel, or 3.16 hours.
What engine and avionics does the Cessna 162 Skycatcher have?
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher has a Teledyne Continental O-200D rated 100 BHP at 2750 RPM and a fixed-pitch 67 inch propeller. The handbook covers aircraft with the Garmin G300 integrated cockpit system.
What should I check when buying a Cessna 162 Skycatcher?
For a Cessna 162 Skycatcher, check that empty weight stays at or below 894 lb, which weight and balance records will show. Also check which options are fitted and whether optional bulletins such as ADS-B Out SB19-34-01 were done.
What is the Cessna 162 Skycatcher Model Guide?
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher Model Guide is a model guide for the Cessna 162 Skycatcher, dated 2026.
What year was the Cessna 162 Skycatcher Model Guide published?
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher Model Guide — the Cessna 162 Skycatcher model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Cessna 162 Skycatcher.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Weights and what it carries
Maximum takeoff and landing weight is 1320 lb, and maximum ramp weight is 1324 lb. Standard empty weight is 834 lb and maximum empty weight is 894 lb. Useful load is 490 lb and the baggage allowance is 50 lb. With 24 gallons usable fuel, check payload against the actual aircraft's weight and balance records.
Performance (handbook, sea level unless noted)
Maximum speed is 118 knots and cruise is 109 knots at 69% power at 6000 ft. Rate of climb is 880 fpm and service ceiling is 14,625 ft. Takeoff over a 50 ft obstacle needs 1138 ft and landing needs 1369 ft. Stall speed is 41 KIAS flaps up and 37 KIAS flaps full. Wheel fairings add about 2 knots.
Avionics, options and service items
The handbook covers aircraft with the Garmin G300 integrated cockpit system. Options named in the documents include an autopilot, a secondary multi-function display and a BRS airframe parachute. Service Bulletin SB19-34-01 is an optional 978 MHz UAT ADS-B Out install for serials 16200002 through 16200237. It adds 3.50 lb. Ask which options and bulletins are done.
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Safety notes
- The airplane must not exceed 894 lb empty weight; heavier aircraft do not meet Special Light Sport compliance. Review the weight and balance records before any modification.
- Day and night VFR operations only; the checkout syllabus labels it a Light Sport aircraft.
- Installing aftermarket window vents will void the window warranty, according to Cessna's supplemental approval document.
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Full document text
Cessna 162 Skycatcher Model Guide The Cessna 162 Skycatcher is a two-seat, high-wing Light Sport piston single, built 2009 to 2013. It has a Teledyne Continental O-200D engine (100 BHP at 2750 RPM), a fixed-pitch propeller and a Garmin G300 glass panel. Handbook figures: 118 knots maximum speed, 336 NM range and 490 lb maximum useful load. • Two seats, 24 gallons usable fuel, 50 lb baggage allowance and a 490 lb maximum useful load: payload is limited. • Handbook cruise is 109 knots at 69% power at 6000 ft, with a range of 336 NM and 3.16 hours endurance. • Short-field figures at sea level: 640 ft takeoff ground roll and 671 ft landing ground roll. • Check the empty weight against the 894 lb Light Sport limit, especially after added equipment. Weights and what it carries Maximum takeoff and landing weight is 1320 lb, and maximum ramp weight is 1324 lb. Standard empty weight is 834 lb and maximum empty weight is 894 lb. Useful load is 490 lb and the baggage allowance is 50 lb. With 24 gallons usable fuel, check payload against the actual aircraft's weight and balance records. Performance (handbook, sea level unless noted) Maximum speed is 118 knots and cruise is 109 knots at 69% power at 6000 ft. Rate of climb is 880 fpm and service ceiling is 14,625 ft. Takeoff over a 50 ft obstacle needs 1138 ft and landing needs 1369 ft. Stall speed is 41 KIAS flaps up and 37 KIAS flaps full. Wheel fairings add about 2 knots. Avionics, options and service items The handbook covers aircraft with the Garmin G300 integrated cockpit system. Options named in the documents include an autopilot, a secondary multi-function display and a BRS airframe parachute. Service Bulletin SB19-34-01 is an optional 978 MHz UAT ADS-B Out install for serials 16200002 through 16200237. It adds 3.50 lb. Ask which options and bulletins are done. Safety notes: • The airplane must not exceed 894 lb empty weight; heavier aircraft do not meet Special Light Sport compliance. Review the weight and balance records before any modification. • Day and night VFR operations only; the checkout syllabus labels it a Light Sport aircraft. • Installing aftermarket window vents will void the window warranty, according to Cessna's supplemental approval document.