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Cessna 162 Skycatcher specs, size & range

The Cessna 162 Skycatcher (ICAO code C162) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with one piston engine Wake category: Light Piston & light aircraft
Cessna 162 Skycatcher
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162 Skycatcher specifications

Approach speed
61 kn (113 km/h)
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The Cessna 162 Skycatcher is a landplane with one piston engine built by Cessna. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code C162. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

162 Skycatcher speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 61 knots (113 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the 162 Skycatcher

Comparable piston & light aircraft include Beechcraft Model 50 Twin Bonanza, Grumman F3F, Zlín Z-50 and Yakovlev Yak-52.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher?

C162 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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