1971 Cessna 150L
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHproviding excellent navigation capability and adding substantial utility to the aircraft for both training and cross-country flying. Aircraft is ADS-B compliant and features a refurbished transponder along with dual radios
offering strong communication redundancy and practical real-world capability while maintaining the simplicity and efficiency of the classic C150 platform. Transponder replaced 12/2025
Description
1971 Cessna 150L ' Garmin G430 ' ADS-B Equipped ' Exceptional Time Builder Beautifully maintained and highly economical 1971 Cessna 150L, thoughtfully upgraded and actively flown. This aircraft is an outstanding platform for time building, flight training, recreational flying, or economical cross-country travel. Equipped with a Garmin G430 GPS/Nav/Com and ADS-B compliance, this C150L blends classic Cessna reliability with modern avionics capability. The aircraft has been consistently maintained and presents as a clean, honest, turnkey example of one of aviation's most respected trainers. Airframe: • 1971 Cessna 150L • Complete logbooks available • Regularly flown and maintained • Clean presentation inside and out Engine: • Continental O-200-A • New alternator recently installed • New back spinner plate recently installed • Engine times and maintenance details available upon request Avionics: • Garmin G430 GPS/Nav/Com • ADS-B compliant • Transponder • Intercom system Highlights: • Excellent fuel efficiency and operating economics • Stable and forgiving flight characteristics • Ideal aircraft for private owners, students, and hour builders • Proven cross-country capability • Strong overall ownership experience This aircraft has been a dependable and enjoyable flying platform and is ready for its next owner. Additional photos, logbook summaries, and maintenance documentation available for qualified buyers. Call Juan Lazo 8475675122 Or Jack Jergovich Serious inquiries only
Engine
100 HP. Replaced the back spinner plate. 10/2025 Alternator and battery replaced on 04/2026
Propeller
Clean and honest 1971 Cessna 150L airframe with complete logs available. Aircraft has been regularly flown and maintained and has served as a dependable platform for time building and personal flying. Exterior paint is older and would benefit from cosmetic updating, though the aircraft presents well overall and continues to be an excellent flying example of the classic C150 platform.
Interior
Clean and well-presented interior with classic two-tone seating and updated carpeting. Cabin presents nicely overall and reflects an aircraft that has been actively cared for and regularly flown. Instrument panel is clean, functional, and centered around a Garmin G430 avionics suite, giving the aircraft a modernized feel while retaining the simplicity of the classic C150 platform.
Exterior
Classic 1971 Cessna 150L exterior finished in red and white. Aircraft presents as a solid and dependable flying example with exterior paint showing cosmetic age and wear consistent with an actively flown aircraft. Paint could benefit from future refinishing, providing an excellent opportunity for the next owner to personalize the aircraft while continuing to enjoy reliable operation.
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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Juan Lazo
trade-a-plane.com
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$64,900
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Smithville, TX | Jun 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 150L
This 1971 Cessna 150L (N1708Q) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,344 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 150L aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $32,000 to $119,928. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $64,900.
The 150L 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 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 2,344 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 56 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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 150L — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1708Q.
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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We'll check N1708Q against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 150L
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE IN FLIGHT RESULTED IN OVERVOLTAGE CONDITION. CAUSED BATTERY OVERHEATING/SWELLING AND COMMUNICATION RADIO FAILURE. NO FIRE OR SMOKE NOTED. PART INSTALLED PER AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY WITH LOSS OF CO...
ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING DURING PRE-TAKE OFF RUN UP. COMPRESSION TEST FINDS NONE IN #4 CYLINDER. DISASSEMBLED, FOUND EXHAUST VALVE STUCK DUE CARBON BUILD UP IN VALVE GUIDE. CLEANED VALVE AND GUIDE, RE-ASSEMBLED, RE-INSTALLED, OPERATION SATIFACTORY
EXHAUST VALVE BROKE OFF AT BASE OF VALVE STEM, CAUSING DESTRUCTION OF CYLINDER COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE.
LEFT AND RIGHT STEERING ROD SEALS HAD SEVERAL SPLITS AND CRACKS IN THE SEAL MATERIAL. CRACKS WERE LOCATED ABOUT 12 TO 15 INCHES AFT OF EXHAUST OUTLETS. SEALS HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. EXHAUST GASSES MY ENTER FUSELAGE THROUGH OPENINGS. CARBON MONO...
STEERING ROD SEALS, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HAD SEVERAL SPLITS AND CRACKS IN THE SEAL MATERIAL. THESE ARE LOCATED ABOUT 12" - 15" AFT OF EXHAUST OUTLETS. SEALS HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. EXHAUST GASSES MAY ENTER FUSELAGE THROUGH OPENINGS. CARBON MONOX...
AIRCRAFT IN FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION, REMOVED SPINNER TO CHECK PROP HUB, S/N, MODEL. NOTICED CRANKSHAFT OIL PLUG MISSING, LOOKED INSIDE CRANKSHAFT BORED HOLE I NOTICE A 1/2" CRACK AT BOTTOM OF BORED HOLE CRACK STARTS AT CENTER OF CRANKSHAFT AND RADIATES...
AIRCRAFT WAS IN NORMAL CRUISE WHEN THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER. FORCED LANDING OFF-AIRPORT. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE NR 2 CYLINDER HAS BROKEN IN THE BARREL AREA. ENGINE PART ...
WHILE IN PATTERN, COMMUNICATION WAS LOST BETWEEN ACFT AND TOWER. ACFT WAS CLEARED TO LAND USING LIGHT GUN SIGNALS. LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE FOUND STARTER SOLENOID HAD AN INTERNAL SHORT THAT DEPLETED ELECTRICAL POWER.
(CAN) DURING CF-90-03, INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND AT FORWARD FLANGE. CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 75 PERCENT AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE. THERE IS SEPERATION ALONG THE CRACK. EXHAUST TRAILS ARE FOUND INSIDE SHROUD AND WELL DOWN INTO HOT AIR DUCTING. MUFFLE...
THE BULKHEAD WAS INSTALLED ON 5/5/2007, 1476.4 TT. ON LATEST INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED AT THE BASE OF THE PROPELLER HUB. ON REMOVAL OF PROPELLER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SEVERE CRACK WENT 85 PERCENT THE WAY AROUND THE CENTER OF THE BULKHEAD...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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