1959 Cessna 150
Single Engine Piston
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Description
Complete logs. No hail. No damage history. No corrosion. A very good fun version of a 150 with the excitement and challenge of a taildragger. Owner Notes This aircraft was purchased for my wife to learn to fly and to be her personal aircraft. She did get her license in a different tail wheel aircraft and didn’t fly this one. No expense was spared in preparing this aircraft for the mission. David Lowe is the STC holder for the tailwheel conversion for early C150 aircraft. His STC uses all Cessna parts and effectively returns the fuselage to a C140A, whilst retaining the larger O-200A engine and amazing flaps of the C150. The aircraft was purchased at Skywagons. It was ferried to Kentucky, where David Lowe is based, for extensive upgrades. The STC conversion is fully documented in a binder and featured upgrades to main gear box, belly skins (correct thickness for moving the gear to the proper location), door post upgrades, new tail cone (to undo the previous tailwheel installation and to facilitate C140 tailwheel with factory parts), long range patroller tanks in factory jigs, per plans patroller doors, v-strut, new interior installation, panel upgrades, new engine mount (per STC), lightweight starter and alternator, additional original panel pull switches and LED lighting, David re-rigged the airplane and I flew with him for an afternoon. It flies really well and he is happy with how the project turned out. The aircraft was ferried back to California. Radios in older aircraft can be a mixed bag. I wanted to ensure the radio worked perfectly so I had a completely new system installed. New wires from GA and LEMO plugs to new radio harness to new Garmin COM to new RG400 cable to a new antenna. The entire signal path is all new so you can push the transmit button on the yokes with confidence, hear ATC clearly and conveniently pick up ATIS with the monitor function. Radio and transponder displays are matched - both are white on black display for high legibility. The Patroller doors are wonderful to fly with as they provide an unobstructed view of the ground for the pilots. For example, you can watch the wheel touch if you’re not the pilot flying. The Patroller tanks allow for long range flights and/or the ability to operate from fields which don’t offer fuel. The panel was refreshed in 2026 and comes with a fresh annual. ATC will frequently identify this as a Skywagon on the ground. I tend not to correct them as the silhouette with the square tail looks more like a C180 than a C150. The aircraft draws attention wherever it goes. People wave, want to know what it is, ask for rides and so on. Kids love the ability to see out with the Patroller doors and the individual seats with extended rails allow you to position the seat where you need it.
Engine
Engine Time: 824.3 SMOH on 0-200A Continental, 96 HP
Propeller
Propeller Time: 824.3 SPOH
Interior
New interior by Lorraine Morris - Gray vinyl seats with gray side panels and carpet. All in excellent condition. Rated 9 out of 10.
Exterior
Overall bright white with red major accent and gray minor accent in very good condition. Rated 8.6 out of 10.
Inspection
Annual Due: April 2027
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
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$89,000
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Placerville, CA | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$89,000
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CA | Mar 31, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
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$89,000
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Greenville, SC | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
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All Modern Gyros
globalplanesearch.com
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$89,000
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— | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
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$89,000
$84,900
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Placerville, CA | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Skywagons
controller.com
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$89,000
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Placerville, CA | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Skywagons
aviationtrader.com.au
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$91,769
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Placerville, California, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Skywagons
controlleremea.co.uk
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$90,598 *
GBP £67,286
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Placerville, CA | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna 150
This 1959 Cessna 150 (N99KA) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 5,493 hours on the airframe. There are currently 37 150 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $32,000 to $107,663. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $89,000.
The 150 cruises at 97 kts (180 km/h) with a range of 420 nm (778 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6 GPH (23 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $33/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $100/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 5,493 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 9 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 150 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N99KA.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 150
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 9 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Kelly Aerospace Power Systems B-Series Combustion Heaters Models B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, and B4500 (Formerly Owned by JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →JanAero Devices B-Series Combustion Heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050 (formerly owned by Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 150
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CRACKED BEYOND REPAIR. LEADING CENTER AT FORWARD SPAR.
ON 1/16/26 AT APPROXIMATELY 2030Z 2NM NE OF THE LAKE MURRAY DAM, ON A FLIGHT FROM KCUB TO KEOE AT 2000' MSL THE ENGINE OF N6862F BEGAN EXPERIENCING SEVERE VIBRATION AND RPM LOSS.THE AIRCRAFT WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE CLOSEST AIRP...
AFER TAKING ON FUEL AT BAF, THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FOR 47N. WHILE CLIMBING OUT THROUGH 2500 MSL, THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF CYLINDER NUMBER 4. THE UPPER SECTION OF THE CYLINDER BARREL SEPERATED FROM THE LOWER SECTION APPROXIM...
VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE IN FLIGHT RESULTED IN OVERVOLTAGE CONDITION. CAUSED BATTERY OVERHEATING/SWELLING AND COMMUNICATION RADIO FAILURE. NO FIRE OR SMOKE NOTED. PART INSTALLED PER AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY WITH LOSS OF CO...
LARGE MAG DROP ON RUNUP THAT WAS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO ALMOST SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. MAGNETO HAD 568.9 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION ON THE ENGINE, AND WAS INSTALLED 10 MONTHS AGO.
OVER LAST 12 YEARS AND 500 HOURS OPERATING TIME N1975T HAS EXPERIENCED 5 FAILURES OF THE PUMP PN RAP215CC-9. IN EACH CASE EXCEPT LAST INSTALLATION A PROPERLY LICENSED FAA TECH FAILED TO FOLLOW RAPCO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH PUMP. ...
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL CORRODED AND CRACKED WING TRAILING EDGE RIBS IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT WINGS. DURING REPLACEMENT OF THOSE RIBS AFTER OPENING UP THE WING SKIN THE CORROSION WAS OBSERVED TO BE MORE EXTEN...
ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING DURING TAKE OFF RUN UP. COMPRESSION TEST FOUND #4 CYLINDER LOW. REMOVED CYLINDER FOUND EXHAUST VALVE STUCK OPEN. REMOVED VALVE, CLEANED GUIDE OF CARBON BUILDUP, RE-ASSEMBLED, RE-INSTALLED, OPERATES SATISFACTORY.
ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING DURING PRE-TAKE OFF RUN UP. COMPRESSION TEST FINDS NONE IN #4 CYLINDER. DISASSEMBLED, FOUND EXHAUST VALVE STUCK DUE CARBON BUILD UP IN VALVE GUIDE. CLEANED VALVE AND GUIDE, RE-ASSEMBLED, RE-INSTALLED, OPERATION SATIFACTORY
EXHAUST VALVE BROKE OFF AT BASE OF VALVE STEM, CAUSING DESTRUCTION OF CYLINDER COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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