Cessna 162 Aircraft under $200,000
Under $200k for a piston single is the mid-range price band — typically 1980s-2000s airframes, mid-life engines with reasonable run, GPS-equipped panels with ADS-B Out, often factory glass cockpit on modern variants (Cirrus G1/G2, Cessna 172 NAV-III). Solid value middle of the market.
3 used Cessna 162 aircraft for sale under $200,000 · 2-seat · $63K – $91K · 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).
3 Cessna 162 For Sale
There are currently 3 used Cessna 162 for sale, ranging from $63,338 to $91,500, with a median asking price of $79,995.
Compare Cessna 162
See how the Cessna 162 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Cessna 162 Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 162 cost? Used 162 prices: $63K – $91K, average $78K (median $79K), across 3 priced of 3 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 | 3 |
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.