N162TW - 2012 Cessna Aircraft CO 162 Aircraft Registration

C162

2012 CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162

Aircraft Description

N162TW is a 2012 Cessna Aircraft Co 162, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Rainier Flight Service LLC in Renton, WA. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 19, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on November 22, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-200-D engine producing 100 horsepower, N162TW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0FADA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N162TW was last updated on November 22, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 162 Skycatcher was a light sport aircraft designed to revitalize flight training with modern avionics and affordable operations under new LSA regulations. First flown in 2008, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane seating two occupants side-by-side. The aircraft featured an 8.94-meter wingspan and was powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200-D engine. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 2009 to 2013, only 275 examples were built before production ceased. AviatorDB tracks 386 Cessna Aircraft Co aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C162.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N162TW. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2012
Manufacturer
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Model
162
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C162162 Skycatcher
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 19, 2012
Classification
Light Sport Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 22, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
RAINIER FLIGHT SERVICE LLC
Address
300 AIRPORT WAY STE 201
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
Washington98057-5368
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-200-D
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50175332
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0FADA

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N162TW
Serial Number
16200224
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
November 22, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01088383

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC