Fuji Heavy Industries Fa-200 Aero Subaru

Single Piston

The Fuji FA-200 Aero Subaru represents Japan's entry into the post-war light aircraft market, designed by Fuji Heavy Industries — better known today for Subaru automobiles — and produced from 1965 through 1986. This all-metal, low-wing four-seater was engineered as a robust touring and training aircraft, competing directly with American designs like the Piper Cherokee and Cessna 172. The FA-200 earned a reputation for solid construction and pleasant handling, with a distinctive tapered wing and a 180-horsepower Lycoming engine that gave it respectable cross-country performance for its era. While never achieving the commercial success of its American rivals, the Aero Subaru found a loyal following in Japan, Australia, and parts of Europe, where operators valued its build quality and relatively spacious cabin. Approximately 300 examples were built across several variants, including the FA-200-160 and FA-200-180, differentiated primarily by engine power. The type remains active in the general aviation fleet today, particularly among vintage aircraft enthusiasts who appreciate its blend of Japanese engineering precision and classic 1960s design. SkyMeter has tracked 4 flights across 2 airframes and 2 operators over routes, with SCHUNTER FREDERICK the most frequently observed operator.