I am very surprised at this move by Cessna. If I had interest in the 162 model, it is now gone. I can buy many other foreign made light sport aircraft, and from countries less threatening than China. I now realize that the Cessna of tomorrow may not be the good, American made product that the Cessna of yesterday was.
What is wrong with our manufacturers? I am beginning to think that China has bought into most of the large companies in the US. In an Alarming fashion, nearly all manufactured goods seem to be originating from there.
Next step- Tech support in India for the product????? Of perhaps from China as well?
Beware,this could set a precedent for support on all our Cessnas.
hmmmmmmmmmmmmm,
well, am split up, is having a cheaper entry level cessna good for aviation?
however, my two cents worth, rather fly a vintage 150. restore it with a brand spanking engine, and with new bright color scheme.
guess i still like my airplanes the old-fashioned way. lol
regards,
ed:)
I just read Cessna's response and I wonder if they don't watch the news or read the papers about the toxic pet foods produced in China, the lead based painted toys produced in China, the recalls of toxic personal items such as toothpaste produced in China?????
Like most of you, I will keep my 1967 Cessna and continue to maintain it rather than ever buy a Chinese Cessna. Cessna touts the quality control of the global aerospace industry but I'll bet the toy companies and pet food distribtors all said the same about their products when they started getting them from China.
Global industry is not a bad thing but in this case, China has a bad track record and I don't trust them.
JMHO.
Reece
N3854J
There's a reason CHINA doesn't sell cars in the U.S. It has nothing to do with cost and everything to do with safety. If they can't build a safe car what makes you think they can build a safe plane. Not gonna buy, not gonna fly, lost all interest.
