Cessna 162 Skycatcher
1 model built 2009–2013 · 175 on the US register today
The Skycatcher was Cessna's light sport aircraft, built 2009-2013: a two-seat all-metal trainer with a Continental O-200-D, a Garmin G300 panel and doors that swing up. Cessna intended it to replace the 152 in flight schools and ended the programme after fewer than 300 aircraft.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 2009–2013 | 175 | 34.8/50 | The original |
Family fleet, active
175
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
102.9
18 events over 175 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Successor
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30