The L-160 was developed from the Bushcaddy R-120 and intended to provide more cargo space or room for a child seat behind the pilot and passenger seats. The designation indicates that the design engine was originally a Lycoming O-320 of 160 hp (119 kW).[1][2]
The aircraft fuselage is made with a frame of welded 6061-T6 aluminum square tubing, covered in 6061-T6 sheet. Its 36 ft (11.0 m) span wing employs V-struts with jury struts. The wing has an area of 189 sq ft (17.6 m2) and flaps. It can accept four-stroke powerplants from 125 to 180 hp (93 to 134 kW). Cabin access is via two fold-up doors.[1][2]
Construction time for the factory kit is estimated at 1200 hours. Twelve examples were reported completed and flying by December 2011.[1]