Last Thursday, the first production version of Cessna’s Model 162 Skycatcher flew for the first time. The Skycatcher factory is located in Shenyang, China, and that’s where the flight took place. Cessna partnered with Shenyang Aircraft Company to produce the Skycatcher. The two-place, high-wing single is Cessna’s entry in the FAA’s five-year-old light sport aircraft (LSA) category. With more than 1,000 orders placed, the Skycatcher is powered by a 100-hp Continental O-200D engine and incorporates avionics from the Garmin G300 series. The Skycatcher will come equipped for day and night VFR flight, with a planned range of 470 nautical miles and a cruising speed of 118 knots.
First Production Cessna Skycatcher Takes Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The first production Cessna Model 162 Skycatcher, a light sport aircraft (LSA), completed its maiden flight in Shenyang, China.
- The two-place, high-wing single is produced in partnership with Shenyang Aircraft Company and has already secured over 1,000 orders.
- It is powered by a 100-hp Continental O-200D engine, features Garmin G300 avionics, and offers a planned range of 470 nautical miles with a cruising speed of 118 knots.
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