1968 Cessna 150H
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1968 CESSNA 150H - N50251 $75,000 - Mesa, AZ (KIWA) Meticulously maintained and upgraded 150H, ready to fly home today. Fresh annual, recently overhauled Continental O-200-A, an IFR-capable Garmin stack, and a long list of brand-new components - a perfect trainer, time-builder, or economical weekend cruiser. All ADs addressed and current. - Asking Price: $75,000 - Location: Mesa, AZ (KIWA) - Serial Number: 15069167 - Annual: completed March 2026 (good through March 2027) - ADS-B Out: equipped - Fuel burn: ~5 GPH AIRFRAME ENGINE - Airframe Total Time: 3,137.7 hrs* - Engine: Continental O-200-A (S/N 69177-8-A) - Time Since Major Overhaul: 316.0 hrs* - overhauled Dec 2022 - Overhauled By: Aircraft Engine Specialists (AES), Gilbert, AZ - Compressions: 76 / 77 / 78 / 76 over 80 - Propeller: McCauley - 567.0 hrs* since overhaul - Useful Load: 490 lb - Fuel: 26 gal total / 23 gal usable - Pitot-Static Transponder (91.411 / 91.413): current - IFR Engine overhauled by Aircraft Engine Specialists (AES) of Gilbert, AZ - with Airforms engine baffle, Lord shock mounts, hardware, and all hoses replaced at overhaul. * Aircraft is actively flying - times listed may vary slightly. AVIONICS - Garmin GNS 530 GPS/Com - Garmin GTX 327 Transponder - PS Engineering PMA7000 Audio Panel Intercom - uAvionix tailBeacon - ADS-B Out compliant - Dual push-to-talk switches UPGRADES NEW COMPONENTS - SureFly EIS Electronic Ignition (NEW March 2026) - PowerUp (Hartzell) Right Magneto (NEW March 2026) - Champion Fine Wire Spark Plugs (NEW March 2026) - Airtex Carpet (NEW March 2026) - Wing tips with Whelen LED position strobe lights - Airforms baffle kit engine mounts - replaced at overhaul - Hoses - all replaced at overhaul - Hartzell Plane Power alternator - ACK 406 ELT - Sky-Tec starter - Goodyear Flight Custom III tires, Michelin Airstop tubes wheel hub caps - Airwolf Filter Corp air/oil separator - Skybolt cowling fastener kit - RAPCO dry air vacuum pump - Concorde RG-25XC Platinum Series sealed battery - Rosen sunvisors - Steve's gascolator - Electronics International R-1 tach - Avionics cooling fan - Cessna push/pull taxi landing light switch - AeroMag oil filter magnet AD ELIMINATED - New rudder stop eliminates recurring AD 2009-10-09 R2 - one less item at every annual, for life. OWNERSHIP HISTORY - Only 3 owners in the last 29 years - just 9 owners total (includes myself) - No known damage history beyond 337s showing late-1960s repairs to the tail feathers - no other known damage - Early logs missing; all later logbooks available for review CONDITION - No corrosion - a corrosion-free airplane - Exterior (7/10): classic white with blue accent stripes - a clean, timeless Cessna scheme - Interior (8/10): blue cloth seats in excellent condition, NEW Airtex carpet throughout, NEW Rosen sunvisors ALSO INCLUDED WITH SALE - Spare PowerUp (Hartzell) magneto - fresh 500-hr inspection - Bruce's Custom Covers wrap-around canopy cover - Bruce's Custom Covers heatshield interior reflector shade - Spare tires - Complete Service Manual - Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) - Engine Overhaul Manual - Checklists
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AIRFRAME ENGINE - Airframe Total Time: 3,137.7 hrs* - Engine: Continental O-200-A (S/N 69177-8-A) - Time Since Major Overhaul: 316.0 hrs* - overhauled Dec 2022 - Overhauled By: Aircraft Engine Specialists (AES), Gilbert, AZ - Compressions: 76 / 77 / 78 / 76 over 80 - Propeller: McCauley - 567.0 hrs* since overhaul - Useful Load: 490 lb - Fuel: 26 gal total / 23 gal usable - Pitot-Static Transponder (91.411 / 91.413): current - IFR
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Nic Featherston
trade-a-plane.com
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$75,000
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Mesa, AZ | Jun 14, 2026 | 34 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 150H
This 1968 Cessna 150H (N50251) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,137 hours on the airframe. There are currently 15 150H aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $31,000 to $75,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $75,000.
The 150H cruises at 97 kts (180 km/h) with a range of 420 nm (778 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5.5 GPH (21 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $34/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 3,137 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 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 150H — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N50251.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 150H
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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.
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.
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...
(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.
(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...
(CAN) HUB BUSHING BORES CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR. PROP IS SCRAP.
(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...
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)
(CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT MAINT, CYLINDER NR 4 WAS FOUND LOW ON COMPRESSION 45/80. AIR WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE EXHAUST. (TC NR 20080123001)
(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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $41,267–$59,828.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
