1963 Cessna 150C
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 2
Aircraft Details
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VFRTerra TXN 960 Nav/Com Narco AT150 Transponder Altitude encoder Sigtronics intercom Hourmeter
Description
Avionics / Equipment Terra TXN 960 Nav/Com Narco AT150 Transponder Altitude encoder Sigtronics intercom Hourmeter
Engine
Continental O-200
Propeller
On a scale of 1 to 10 the paint is a 0. Interior is average---about a 6 Just out of a thorough annual inspection. Perfect as a cheap, reliable time builder
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Skyward Solutions
trade-a-plane.com
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$29,950
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Mineola, TX | May 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 150C
This 1963 Cessna 150C (N7987Z) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 5,983 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 150C aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $29,950 to $63,675. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $29,950.
The 150C 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 5,983 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. Mechanics have filed 8 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 150C — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N7987Z.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 150C
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 8 recent reports for this aircraft type.
LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FRACTURED & FAILED ON LANDING AT MID-POINT OF LEAF SPRING. SEVERE CORROSION NOTED ON LEAF SPRING SURFACES. CORROSION PRESENT IN INNER SURFACE OF FRACTURE. LEAF SPRINGS COATED WITH INCORRECT PRIMER (ZINC CHROMATE) AND NOT PAI...
HAVING REMOVED THE RUDDER FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BELLCRANK WAS LOOSE. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT ALL THE RIVETS SUPPORTING THE BELLCRANK AND ADJACENT STRUCTURES WERE LOOSE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE MOUNTING HOLES. THE BOTTOM ...
ENGINE STOPPAGE ON FINAL DUE TO CARBURATOR FLOODING, SUSPECT STUCK FLOAT. REMOVED UNIT AND SENT BACK TO MANUFACTURE FOR INSPECTION. THIS CARBURETOR WAS (FACTORY REBUILT) 1 YEAR EARLIER AND HAD LESS THAN 55 HOURS TT. FUEL WAS FOUND SPILLING OUT OF ...
(CAN) STATOR AND RECTIFIER DEFECTIVE. (TC NR 20060509003)
(1) RIVET SHEARED AND BRACKET ROTATED, PARTIALLY. THIS WAS CAUSED BY FLAP CABLES BEING RIGGED TOO TIGHT. THIS CAUSED A TWIST IN THE CABLES ALLOWING (1) CABLE TO RIDE UP AND OVER THE OTHER CAUSING IT TO COME OFF AN210-2A PULLEY. THE PILOT REPORTED ...
(CAN) NAS 603 RUDDER STOP SCREWS FOUND BENT AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. SUSPECT DAMAGE CAUSED BY RUDDER BEING BLOWN AGAINST STOPS AND RUDDER LOCKS NOT USED.
AIRCRAFT LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF. WATER IN THE FUEL VALVE DRAIN LINE HAD FROZEN AND EXPANDED INTO THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WITH THE RESULTANT RESTRICTED FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED THIS LINE, CESSNA PN 0400311-1, AND SIMILAR LINES ON OTH...
(CAN) DURING CARBURETOR INSPECTION THE FORWARD SUPPORT BRACKET WAS FOUND LOOSE, FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE SCREWS HOLDING THE BRACKET TO THE CARBURETOR HEAT BOX WERE LOOSE, EVEN THOUGH THE SCREWS WERE INSTALLED WITH LOCKWASHERS AND WERE PROPERLY...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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