1968 Cessna 150H for sale

1968 Cessna 150H

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$70,000
Location Mckinney, TX
Total Time 4,759 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,919 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 15068462
Reg # N22708
Engine Continental O-200
Cruise 97 kts (180 km/h)
ICAO Type C150
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Dual G5 Altimeters GNC 355 GPS/Com EDM-900 Engine Monitor GTX 345 Transponder Installed in May 2025 with a fresh IFR certificate dated 26Mar26.

Description

1968 Cessna 150H - Modern Garmin IFR Panel - Fresh Annual IFR Cert at Delivery Well-maintained 1968 Cessna 150H featuring a modern Garmin panel and primary engine monitor-an excellent aircraft for time building, training, or an affordable IFR-capable platform. Turnkey aircraft with modern avionics and no deferred maintenance. Rare Garmin-equipped C150 ready for immediate training or time building. This aircraft has been professionally operated in a flight training environment with consistent in-house maintenance and regular inspections. Components have been upgraded proactively with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety. Aircraft will be delivered with a fresh annual inspection and IFR certification, turnkey and ready to fly. Modern Garmin IFR Panel - Dual Garmin G5 Flight Instruments - Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM - Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out (Traffic Weather) - Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth Audio Panel - Garmin GAD 13 OAT Probe - Garmin GSB 15 USB Charging Ports - JPI EDM-900 Primary Engine Monitor Lighting Electrical Upgrades - Whelen LED Beacon - Whelen LED Nav / Anti-Collision Lights - Whelen LED Tail Light - LED Landing/Taxi Light - LED Glareshield Lighting Additional Equipment Upgrades - McFarlane Fuel Senders (both tanks) - Real Pushrod Conversion Kit - Rosen Sunvisors - New Kelly Ignition Harness Maintenance Highlights - Propeller Overhauled - March 2021 (Tach 4180) - Zeftronics Voltage Regulator Installed - Oct 5, 2024 Tach Time: 4,787 (May 5, 2025) Records - Complete logs - Strong compressions - Fresh annual and IFR certification at delivery Ideal For - Time builders - Flight schools - Budget-conscious IFR pilots

Engine

Continental O-200-A Compressions: #1-72 #2-77 #3-78 #4-72 Propeller: McCauley 1A191/DCM6948

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About This Cessna 150H

This 1968 Cessna 150H (N22708) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,759 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 150H aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $31,000 to $70,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $70,000.

The 150H cruises at 97 kts (180 km/h) with a range of 420 nm (778 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5.5 GPH (21 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $30/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $75/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $9,000. With 4,759 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,759 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,400 hrs)
Budget $82 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 150H — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
97 kts (180 km/h)
Max Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Range
420 nm (778 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
530 lbs (240 kg)
Horsepower
100 HP
Fuel Burn
5.5 GPH (21 L/h)
TBO
2,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 150H

Fuel Burn
5.5 GPH
~$36/hr
Variable Cost
$75/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$9,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$15,000
every 2,400 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 150H. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N22708.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Mckinney, TX

Seller reported 926 more aircraft in TX →

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N22708 against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 150H

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Ignition DEFECTIVE
2025-04-12

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.

Reciprocating Engine STUCK
2022-11-23

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.

Stabilizers CRACKED
2016-08-31

DURING THE INSPECTION OF AD80-11-04-MFG INSPECTION OF VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER NUT PLATES, PARA A, MFG PN 0432004-9, PARTS MANUAL, P438-12 RAND-400-3-72 DATED 15 JANUARY 1970, FIG 9, ITEM 6, PN 0432004-1. DURING INSPECTION, THE NUTPLATES W...

Electrical Power UNSERVICEABLE
2009-10-07

(CAN) RETAINER WHICH HOUSES THE 2 RUBBER BUSHINGS (632050) HAS WORN TO THE POINT WHERE DRIVE GEAR HAS ROTATED ALMOST 60 DEGREES WITHIN RETAINER. THIS CONSEQUENTLY CONTAMINATED ENG WITH FERROUS MATERIAL. ENG IS BEING REPAIRED FOR METAL CONTAMINATION.

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2009-06-12

(CAN) DURING GROUND RUN AFTER ANNUAL INSP OIL APPEARED ON THE WINDSHIELD SHORTLY AFTER STARTING. ENG WAS SHUTDOWN WITH NO FURTHER DAMAGE AND THE UPPER LT FLANGE OF THE OIL PRESSURE SCREEN HSG WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. UPON REMOVAL OF THE HSG THE FLA...

Propellers CORRODED
2009-04-03

(CAN) HUB BUSHING BORES CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR. PROP IS SCRAP.

Flight Controls MISSING
2009-03-20

(CAN) THE PILOT NOTED HIS AILERON CONTROLS WERE SLUGGISH DURING FLIGHT AND THE CONTROL WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER DURING LEVEL FLIGHT. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE UPPER AILERON PULLEY BRACKET SCREW AND NUT WERE MISSING. THE PULLEY BRAC...

Exhaust FAILED
2008-08-21

END CAP SEPARATED (CLEAR BREAK) FROM MUFFLER CAR. FAILURE OCCURED IN THE BEND RADIAS OF END CAP. NOT IN THE END CAP TO MUFFLER CAP, WELD. (K)

Reciprocating Engine LEAKING
2008-01-19

(CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT MAINT, CYLINDER NR 4 WAS FOUND LOW ON COMPRESSION 45/80. AIR WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE EXHAUST. (TC NR 20080123001)

Propellers CORRODED
2007-09-07

(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A 5 YEAR CORROSION INSPECTION ON SUBJECT PROPELLER IAW CAR 625 APPENDIX C, PARA.5, CORROSION WAS NOTED IN THE MOUNTING HOLE BORE. IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PROPELLER OVERHAUL AMO, IT WAS DECIDED TO SEND IT TO THEM FOR FURTHER EV...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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