Cessna 150

The Cessna 150 is a two-seat tricycle (three-wheeled) fixed gear general aviation airplane originally designed for flight training. The 150 was offered in the Commuter basic model and the aerobatic Aerobat model (produced in limited numbers).

Cessna 150 history

The 150, first produced in 1959, was a successor to the popular Cessna 140. Most were powered by a Continental o-200 100 HP engine, but 216, produced by Reims Aviation under Cessna license in France, had a Rolls Royce/Continental 130 HP 0-240-A Engine.

The 150 was finally succeeded by the Cessna 152 in 1978. Cessna 152's were much more economical to operate for flight schools due to the increased TBO (Time Between Overhaul) of the improved Lycoming engine. Late model 150's and 152's are almost identical except for the engine.

Specifications

1973 Cessna 150L.

• Engine: Continental o-200 100HP
• Cruise: 102 kts
• Stall: 42 kts
• Range: 413 nm
• Empty: Weight 1,060 lbs
• Gross: Weight 1,600 lbs

Production

Cessna 150's were produced from 1959-1977.

• 22,138 C150's were built in the US (21,404 Commuter, 734 Aerobats)
• 1,764 C150?s were built by Reims in France(1,428 Commuter, 336 Aerobats)
• 47 C150's were assembled by a Reims affiliate in Argentina. (38 Commuter, 9 Aerobats)

Cessna 150 facts

• More pilots have flown Cessna 150/152s than any other single model of airplane.
• Many 150s sell for 3 to 4 times their original sale price, even after inflation adjustments.
• One can buy a nice used Cessna 150 for about US$20,000 as of 2004.
• They burn about 6 gallons/hour of fuel, and can use auto fuel.
• The annual inspection for a Cessna 150 probably costs around US$1,000.