1968 Cessna 150H for sale

1968 Cessna 150H

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$53,000
Location Stafford, VA
Total Time 4,249 hrs
Engine SMOH 569 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 15069235
Reg # N50335
Engine Continental O-200
Cruise 97 kts (180 km/h)
ICAO Type C150
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Terra TXN 960 Nav/Com with VOR Sigtronics intercom Stratus Appareo ESG ADS-B Out Transponder Stratus dual USB A/C ports

Description

Well-maintained and hangered Cessna 150H. Owned since 2022 and regularly flown. Equipped with the desirable Sportsman STOL kit, providing excellent low-speed handling and short-field performance. Great trainer, economical time-builder, and fun weekend airplane. Based and hangered at KRMN.

Engine

Continental O-200-A Brackett Air Filter Skybolt cowl fasteners Annual due Oct 2026 Compressions: 76/80, 78/80, 78/80, 76/80

Propeller

Sportsman STOL kit Rosen sun visors NFlightCam wing camera mount Sheepskin seat covers, charcoal 4-point seat belt harnesses

Interior

Always hangered during current ownership (2022) Interior refurbished January 2026

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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Andrea Sarchi
trade-a-plane.com
$53,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 150H

This 1968 Cessna 150H (N50335) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,249 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 $53,000.

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 4,249 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: 4,249 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 N50335.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Stafford, VA

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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 N50335 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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