Cessna 162 Skycatcher weight and balance & performance calculator
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher is a two-seat light sport / ultralight aircraft with fixed tricycle gear and piston engine. BriefingPal has 1 model of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher on file – 162 Skycatcher – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* 162 Skycatcher, MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Cessna 162 Skycatcher weight, CG and takeoff distance
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
Cessna 162 Skycatcher key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Skycatcher | 2009–2013 | 599 kg (1,320 lb) | 378 kg (834 lb) | 24 US gal (91 L) | 23 kg (50 lb) | 155 kg (342 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
Cessna 162 Skycatcher takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Skycatcher | 195 m (640 ft) | 345 m (1,140 ft) | 420 m (1,370 ft) | 205 m (670 ft) |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the 162 Skycatcher needs about 575 m (1,890 ft) to clear 50 ft – 66 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
Cessna 162 Skycatcher climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Skycatcher | 880 fpm | 9 min / 1.2 US gal | 91 kt | 4.4 US gal/h (17 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table (≈45 % power for 162 Skycatcher). Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Cessna 162 Skycatcher weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: seat row 1, baggage compartment, fuel. Maximum baggage: 23 kg (50 lb). Demonstrated crosswind: 12 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 62 KIAS. Service ceiling: 14,625 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher →
How to calculate Cessna 162 Skycatcher weight and balance
- Choose the Cessna 162 SkycatcherType the registration or pick Cessna → Cessna 162 Skycatcher → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the Cessna 162 Skycatcher envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
Cessna 162 Skycatcher – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher?
162 Skycatcher: 599 kg (1,320 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Cessna 162 Skycatcher carry?
162 Skycatcher: 24 US gal (91 L).
What is the useful load of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: 162 Skycatcher: 155 kg (342 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Cessna 162 Skycatcher takeoff distance?
162 Skycatcher at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 195 m (640 ft), over 50 ft about 345 m (1,140 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 575 m (1,890 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Cessna 162 Skycatcher weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
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