Detailed Description
For Sale: 2011 Cessna Skycatcher C-162 $65,000. Eng 580 Hrs. SMOH
>AIRFRAME & AVIONICS
>>Airframe: 2908 Hrs TT; >> Engine: 580 Hrs SMOH (w app 1420 Hrs to go before TBO)
>>Fully equipped with both the Garmin G‑300 PFD and the G‑300 MFD avionics displays. The MFD includes a moving‑map display, that can show terrain‑proximity, airspace boundaries, taxi diagrams, Approach Plates, and engine‑instrument page, and more
>>ADS‑B
>>Garmin SL‑40 Com, dual PTT
>>XM radio antenna
> ENGINE
>>O-200-D Engine: 1420 Hrs to go to TBO
>The plane's engine received an "Overhaul-Exchange" -- Its exchanged Engine received a Major Overhaul with New Cylinders and Accessories, on October 28, 2022. Overhauled by Ly-Con Rebuilding Co, Visalia, CA 93291.
>>The factory‑recommended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) for an O‑200‑D is 2,000 hours or 12 years, whichever comes first. With 580 hours since major overhaul, this engine can be expected to offer a long, worry‑free operating window
>GENERAL CONDITION AND OPERATIONAL HISTORY
>>No accident history.
>>A minor ground incident was reported when a small wing‑tip scratch was incurred during taxi. The scratch was professionally repaired and repainted with factory‑matched colors; and the scratch is no longer visible.
>>The aircraft has been operated and maintained consistently well since new, and has always been in a mild California climate zone. Overall, it is has been well cared for and is in great condition.
>Annual Inspection 03/26/2026 (Next due 03/2027);
>ELT Batteries due 03/2028;
>GTX327 Inspection 04/01/2026 (Next due 06/2028).
>EXTRAs
Ground Power receptacle. Rosen Sun-visors.
>PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING COSTS
This Skycatcher has been exceptionally efficient, with an average fuel burn of just 4.3 GPH.
Its low operating costs make it an outstanding choice for primary training, cross‑country flying, or building flying time in an affordable manner. Combined with its strong maintenance history and consistent care, it offers a reliable, economical platform that's fully ready for its next owner.
Avionics / Equipment
>>AVIONICS & EQUIPMENT
Dual Garmin G300 - PFD & MFD
Fully equipped with both the Garmin G300 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Garmin G300 Multi‑Function Display (MFD).
The MFD provides moving‑map capability, terrain‑proximity awareness, airspace boundaries, and additional situational‑awareness tools. It can also display Instrument Approach plates, making it useful for IFR procedure practice.
(Aircraft is certified for VFR Day/Night only; any IFR training must be conducted under VFR.)
>Additional Avionics & Systems
>>Garmin GNL‑82 / ADS‑B Out
>>Garmin SL‑40 Communications Radio
>>Dual Push‑to‑Talk
>>XM Radio Antenna
>>Garmin GTX 327 Transponder
Airframe
This aircraft has always been based at Palo Alto (KPAO) and flown and stored in the mild San Francisco Bay Area climate. The Airframe is in great shape, with good, well‑kept paint, and comes with clean, well‑organized Maintenance Logs.
A new windshield was installed in 2022. A very small LH wingtip scratch incident-from a light taxi contact with an airport maintenance truck-was reported to the FAA and professionally repaired and repainted using factory‑matched paint. The repair was purely cosmetic and is no longer visible.
Engines / Mods / Prop
Continental O-200-D S/N 1003194
Engine - 580 Tach SMOH
Engine Logs included
Engine Service Bulletins complied with
Major Continental Engine Overhaul was performed by Ly-Con Rebuilding Co, Visalia, CA 93201
>This O‑200‑D engine is fully compliant with Continental's current factory standards for overhaul. The factory‑recommended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) for the O‑200‑D is 2,000 hours or 12 years, whichever comes first.
With only 580 hours on new cylinders since major overhaul, this engine offers a long, worry‑free operating window
Interior / Exterior
Interior: Standard Interior
Exterior: Vestal white D, with Black and Metallic Dark Grey Stripes
The Seat cushions of the Pilot and Co-Pilot/Instructor seat, were replaced with new cushions, app 3 years ago.
