1974 Cessna 150
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
NEW ARRIVAL! Low Time Airframe - 2 Owners - NDH - Great Logs and Records!
AirplanesUSA proudly presents this neat little Cessna 150L to market. This rare two-owner aircraft is low time, has immaculate log records, and no damage history. The engine is nearing TBO but running strong with excellent compression and clean oil. This airplane has not served in the demanding environment of years in a flight school. Great bones and a clean canvas to create a spectacular trainer or just fly it as is for time building and inexpensive operation.Dual instruction, export and worldwide delivery are available.All trades considered. NEW ARRIVAL! Low Time Airframe - 2 Owners - NDH - Great Logs and Records!
AirplanesUSA proudly presents this neat little Cessna 150L to market. This rare two-owner aircraft is low time, has immaculate log records, and no damage history. The engine is nearing TBO but running strong with excellent compression and clean oil. This airplane has not served in the demanding environment of years in a flight school. Great bones and a clean canvas to create a spectacular trainer or just fly it as is for time building and inexpensive operation.Dual instruction, export and worldwide delivery are available.All trades considered. Teledyne Continental 200A
Serial Number 251159-A48
1657 Hours since Overhaul
1800 Hour TBO
Overhauled by Lynn's Aircraft Engines, El Monte, CA (April, 1996)
Teardown in September, 1997 due to missing teeth on Right Mag Drive
Magnetos 500 Hour Inspection August, 2013
Number 2 Cylinder Repaired by Tim's Aircraft Engines, August, 2013
Number 1 Cylinder Replaced with New ECI October, 2014 (STC SE10129SC)
Number 4 Cylinder Replaced with New Superior Assembly May, 2016
Carburetor Overhauled August, 2016
Surefly Ignition Module installed on Left Magneto (STC SE04349CH)
Real Gaskets Tennessee Pushrod Tube Modification (STC SE00533SE)
Unleaded Fuel 87 Minimum (STC SA633GL)
Brackett Air Filter (STC 71GL)
F&M Model Oil Filter Adapter (STC SE7559SW) Garmin SL40 VHF Communication Radio
Garmin GTX320A Transponder with Mode C
Uavionix Tail Mounted ADS-B Out
Artex 345 406 ELT Paint is in Generally Fair Condition - Poor in some areas
Glass in Very Good Condition No Damage History
Complete and Immaculate Log Records (Neatly Organized)
Outstanding and Thorough Maintenance
Basic Empty Weight 1090.7 lbs
Max Gross Weight 1600 lbs
Useful Load 509.3 lbs
Additional Equipment:
Hooker Custom Harnesses (STC SA1643GL)
Belly Drain with MT-101 Coupling (STC SA1235SO)
Thermal Flap Gap Seal (STC SA3112 WE)
Zeftronics Alternator Controller (STC SA 8031SW)
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 150
This 1974 Cessna 150 (N11308) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,990 hours on the airframe. There are currently 52 150 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $27,850 to $103,579.
The 150 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $37/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 4,990 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. There are 9 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 150 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N11308.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
California
Seller reportedTitle 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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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 150
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 9 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Kelly Aerospace Power Systems B-Series Combustion Heaters Models B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, and B4500 (Formerly Owned by JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →JanAero Devices B-Series Combustion Heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050 (formerly owned by Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 150
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CRACKED BEYOND REPAIR. LEADING CENTER AT FORWARD SPAR.
ON 1/16/26 AT APPROXIMATELY 2030Z 2NM NE OF THE LAKE MURRAY DAM, ON A FLIGHT FROM KCUB TO KEOE AT 2000' MSL THE ENGINE OF N6862F BEGAN EXPERIENCING SEVERE VIBRATION AND RPM LOSS.THE AIRCRAFT WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE CLOSEST AIRP...
AFER TAKING ON FUEL AT BAF, THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FOR 47N. WHILE CLIMBING OUT THROUGH 2500 MSL, THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF CYLINDER NUMBER 4. THE UPPER SECTION OF THE CYLINDER BARREL SEPERATED FROM THE LOWER SECTION APPROXIM...
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...
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.
OVER LAST 12 YEARS AND 500 HOURS OPERATING TIME N1975T HAS EXPERIENCED 5 FAILURES OF THE PUMP PN RAP215CC-9. IN EACH CASE EXCEPT LAST INSTALLATION A PROPERLY LICENSED FAA TECH FAILED TO FOLLOW RAPCO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH PUMP. ...
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL CORRODED AND CRACKED WING TRAILING EDGE RIBS IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT WINGS. DURING REPLACEMENT OF THOSE RIBS AFTER OPENING UP THE WING SKIN THE CORROSION WAS OBSERVED TO BE MORE EXTEN...
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.
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.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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