1974 Cessna 150L
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRintegrated with GNC-355 providing engine and fuel management Apollo SL-30 Nav/Com ( ILS/VOR capability displayed on GI-275 electronic CDI and second Comm) Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 327 Transponder uAvionics ADBS-Out
Description
This 1974 Cessna 150L is a well-maintained, IFR-certified aircraft featuring a modern Garmin avionics suite and rare Trio autopilot, making it an ideal platform for IFR training, time building, or personal flying. Equipped with a GNC 355 WAAS GPS and GI-275, it delivers a level of capability not typically found in a C150. Turnkey and ready to fly, this aircraft offers exceptional value for a pilot seeking a highly capable and efficient aircraft. $84,990 Total Time - 3,650 SMOH - 1,650 Ready to Fly Modern Avionics - IFR Certified - Autopilot Garmin GNC-355 - WAAS GPS (IFR) Garmin GI-275 - fully integrated with GNC-355 providing electronic CDI, Moving Map, Terrain Trio Autopilot - Certified (rare for 150 and valuable for IFR) CGR-30 Engine Monitor - integrated with GNC-355 providing engine and fuel management Apollo SL-30 Nav/Com (ILS/VOR capability displayed on GI-275 electronic CDI and second Comm) Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 327 Transponder uAvionics ADBS-Out Very Good Paint No Damage History Privately owned (not in Flight School) Well maintained with Complete logs Custom Seats with Cessna logo Newer carpet Rosen sun visor Precision air vents Leather yoke LED Lights - landing and beacon Engine oil heater Battery minder Strong engine with 7 years of oil analysis Turnkey and ready to fly
Engine
CGR-30 Engine Monitor - integrated with GNC-355 providing engine and fuel management Complete engine logs Engine oil heater Battery minder Strong engine with 7 years of oil analysis Turnkey and ready to fly
Interior
Custom Seats with Cessna logo Newer carpet Rosen sun visor Precision air vents Leather yoke
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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Rich Goselin
trade-a-plane.com
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$84,990
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Eastham, MA | Apr 13, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 150L
This 1974 Cessna 150L (N11971) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,650 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 150L aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $32,000 to $119,959. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $84,990.
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 3,650 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.
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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 N11971.
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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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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