Cessna 162 Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
1 used Cessna 162 aircraft for sale in Australia · 2-seat · from $63K · updated 20 hours ago
About the Cessna 162
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher is Cessna's Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) — produced 2009-2013, a two-seat, Continental O-200D-powered trainer aimed at the LSA market. Production was short and deliveries ended in 2013, leaving a small used fleet. A modern LSA option for sport-pilot training.
Cessna 162 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 162 is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 100 kt (185 km/h), a range of 470 nm (870 km), and a useful load of 470 lbs (213 kg).
1 Cessna 162 For Sale
There are currently 1 used Cessna 162 for sale, ranging from $63,338 to $63,338, with a median asking price of $63,338.
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Cessna 162 Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 162 cost? Used 162 prices: from $63K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Based on 1 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Cessna 162
Every Cessna 162 faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Cessna 162 Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| Australia | 1 |
Cessna 162 by Price
| Under $100k | 3 |
| Under $200k | 3 |
| Under $300k | 3 |
| Under $500k | 3 |
Cessna 162 by Decade
| 2010s | 1 |
Cessna 162 Safety Record
Across all 162 variants, 8 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2011–2019. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2019 | Vernal, UT | Serious | The flight instructor's abrupt maneuver at an altitude too low for recovery, which resulted in impact with the runway. |
| May 14, 2019 | Las Animas, CO | Serious | The pilot's decision to land on soft, muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Huntsville, AL | Incident | The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburet… |
| Mar 04, 2017 | Conway, AR | Serious | The pilot's failure to shut down the engine before exiting the airplane and his failure to focus his attention on the ta… |
| Oct 30, 2014 | Hinckley, IL | Incident | The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control,… |
NTSB records 2011–2019. Includes all Cessna 162 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.