Cessna 162 Skycatcher
Cessna · piston, 1 engine · ICAO C162
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher has the lowest maximum takeoff weight among the 55 Cessna types with a published figure, and the shortest wingspan among the 56 Cessna types. It also has the lowest FAA reference approach speed among the 56 Cessna types (the input for its Approach Category).
Airport design codes
- I
Design Group I. Set by wingspan and tail height alike.
- A
Approach Category A. From its FAA reference approach speed of 51 kt (band under 91 kt).
Gear and weights
| Cockpit to main gear | 6.0 ft | 1.8 m |
|---|---|---|
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,320 lb | 599 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 1,320 lb | 599 kg |
| Main gear code | S | |
| Taxiway Design Group | 1A | |
| ICAO wake category | Light |
Where it sits
The 162 Skycatcher also has the 3rd-shortest length among the 56 Cessna types. By length it falls between the Bellanca 8GCBC Scout and the Aviat Husky.
Main gear 8.1 ft wide (2.5 m), 27% of the span; wheelbase 6.0 ft (1.8 m), 26% of the length.
US records: 16 US flight-plan operations in FY2024; 180 on the US register.
Closest in size on this site
- Cessna 162 Skycatcher
- Grumman American AA5
- Beech 77 Skipper
- Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.