Cessna 162 Skycatcher LSA

Cessna has delivered more aircraft than any other manufacturer in history: 190,000 and still counting. Because of higher costs and a downturn in the economy, the number of people flying has dropped. Cessna decided to make a bold move and design an all new aircraft to help spark interest in flying. The Cessna Skycatcher is their answer.

The Skycatcher is a member of a new category of aircraft; known as Light Sport Aircraft. The FAA instituted the LSA category in 2005. These are small, simple aircraft with special weight and performance limits. These aircraft do not require a medical certificate, only a valid drivers licence to fly. And the maintenance requirements are relaxed. This category was created to open up the world of aviation to more people by making it simpler and more affordable.

Cessna has put the Skycatcher through testing that far exceeds the requirements of the LSA category. Bringing it to the top of the list with regard to safety and engineering prowess.

CESSNA
MODEL 162
GARMIN G300

U.S.
PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS

*SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 KNOTS (218.5 km/hr)
Cruise, 69% Power at 6000 Feet. . . . . . . 109 KNOTS (201.9 km/hr)
CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for engine
start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 30 minutes reserve.

RANGE:
69% Power at 6000 Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Range - 336 NM
24 Gallons Usable Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time - 3.16 HOURS
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . 880 FPM (268.2 mpm)
SERVICE CEILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,625 FEET (4457.7 m)

TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE AT SEA LEVEL:
Ground Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .640 FEET (195.1 m)
Total Distance Over 50 Foot Obstacle . . . . . . . 1138 FEET (346.9 m)

LANDING PERFORMANCE AT SEA LEVEL:
Ground Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .671 FEET (204.6 m)
Total Distance Over 50 Foot Obstacle . . . . . . .1369 FEET (417.3 m)

STALL SPEED:
Flaps UP, Power Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 KIAS
Flaps FULL, Power Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 KIAS

MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
Ramp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1324 POUNDS (600.5 kg)
Takeoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . 1320 POUNDS (598.7 kg)
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1320 POUNDS (598.7 kg)
Maximum Empty Weight . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 894 POUNDS (405.5 kg)
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . 834 POUNDS (378.3 kg)
MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 POUNDS (222.3 kg)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 POUNDS (22.68 kg)
WING LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.0 lbs/sq. ft. (53.7 kg/sq m)
POWER LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.2 lbs/HP
FUEL CAPACITY (Usable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 GALLONS (90.8 l)
OIL CAPACITY (Sump) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 QUARTS (4.73 I)

ENGINE: Teledyne Continental Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-200D
100 BHP at 2750 RPM
PROPELLER:
Fixed Pitch, Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . 67 INCHES (1.70 m)