1964 Cessna 150D
Single Engine Piston
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Description
1964 Cessna 150D, Long Time Owner, Only 3060 TTSN Airframe and 1166 SMOH with recent cylinders, No Damage History All Logs Since New, Very nice Glass Sheetmetal, Paint and Interior in Nice condition, Digital ICOM Radio Intercom, Digital Volts/Amps. Ready To Fly, $38,900,
Engine
1166 Since Major Overhaul, Continental O-200-A 100HP
Propeller
3066 Total Time Airframe
Interior
Exterior Paint in Good Shape interior In Good Shape
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southern Wings Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$38,900
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Bethany, OK | Jun 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 150D
This 1964 Cessna 150D (N4566U) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,060 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 150D aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $38,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $38,900.
The 150D 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 3,060 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 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 150D — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4566U.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 150D
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE BELLY DRAIN PLUG WAS REMOVED, WATER AND SEDIMENT WAS FOUND IN THE SUMP. WHEN THE DRAIN PLUG WAS REINSTALLED AND WHEN TIGHTEN WITH WRENCHES, THE LINE TWISTED AND STARTED LEAKING. LINE SPLIT DUE TO WATER CORROSION ON...
DURING DESCENT TO LANDING THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE FOLLOWED BY A HOT SMELL AND SMOKE ENTERING THE COCKPIT. ENGINE LOST POWER AS A RESULT OF THE (P) LEAD WIRE SHIELDING MELTING TO THE RT MAGNETO AND GROUNDING OUT.
RT MUFFLER P/N 0450400-26 WAS REMOVED FOR CYLINDER REPLACEMENT, INSP REVEALED DETERIORATED FLAME TUBES IN OUTLET PIPE AND NR1 INLET PIPE. OUTLET PIPE FLAME TUBE IS NOT READILY VISIBLE LOOKING UP TAIL PIPE. NO ENTRIES IN LOGBOOK INDICATING REPLACEMENT...
REMOVAL OF NR 3 CYLINDER FOR REPLACEMENT REVEALED A 1.5 INCH CRACK IN THE UPPER PISTON SKIRT STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE PISTON. 885 HOURS SINCE NEW.
MUFFLER PRESSURE TEST REVEALED CRACKS IN NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST PORT, FWD SIDE. UNKNOWN CYLINDER TIME, WAS BORED .015 INCH OVERSIZE.
UPPER RUDDER PIVOT BOLT BACKED OUT OF SELF-LOCKING NUTPLATE AT UPPER RUDDER PIVOT ATTACH AND PIVOT POINT WHILE IN FLIGHT, RUDDER WAS RIPPED FROM THE LOWER BELLCRANK CONTROL AND DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. RUDDER WAS RECOVER...
TOP RUDDER HINGE BOLT LOOSENED FROM THE SELF LOCKING NUT PLATE AND CAME OUT CAUSING THE RUDDER ASSEMBLY TO DETACH FROM THE AC COMPLETELY DURING FLIGHT AT 2000 AGL. THIS BOLT SHOULD HAVE SOME TYPE OF RETAINING MECHANISM IN ADDITION TO THE SELF LOCKIN...
DURING ANNUAL INSP IT WAS FOUND A PIPER AIR SPEED IND WAS INSTALLED AND INCORRECTLY MARKED. CESSNA AIR SPEED IND LOCATED AND INSTALLED. FACTORY DATA FOR MARKINGS MATCHED OLDER INST. TCD SHEET LISTS A DIFFERENT SET OF MARKINGS TO BE DISPLAYED ON IN...
DURING CARBURETOR TEAR DOWN, FLOAT SHAFT WAS FOUND WITH ONE END BROKEN, PUMP PLUNGER, PN 194-593, WAS ALSO FOUND DETERIORATED, AS WELL AS THE BOWL BEING FULL OF TRASH. SUBMITTER STATED CARBURETORS, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER ACCESSORIES, SHOULD BE OVERHAU...
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND TO HAVE LOOSE MOTION. A DOUBLER KIT FROM CESSNA WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DURING REPAIR, IT WAS NOTED THE RUDDER BELLCRANK HAD ELONGATED HOLES WHERE THE CABLES ATTACHED...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.