1975 Cessna 150
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1975 Cessna 150

Single Engine Piston

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Seats 2
Serial # A-150.jpg
Engine Continental O-200
Cruise 97 kts (180 km/h)
ICAO Type C150
✓ Clean NTSB 9 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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Description

Great economical time builder! The last model of the Cessna 150s. Reliable Continental O200A! Perfect plane to learn how to fly in!

Engine

Continental O200A!

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Seitz Aviation
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About This Cessna 150

This 1975 Cessna 150 is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 23 150 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $32,000 to $108,734.

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 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.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Check 9 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $90 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 150 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
97 kts (180 km/h)
Max Speed
109 kts (202 km/h)
Range
420 nm (778 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
1,600 lbs (726 kg)
Useful Load
530 lbs (240 kg)
Horsepower
100 HP
Fuel Capacity
26 gal (98 L)
Fuel Burn
6 GPH (23 L/h)
TBO
2,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 150

Fuel Burn
6.0 GPH
~$39/hr
Variable Cost
$100/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$15,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 2,400 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 150. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 150

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 9 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

FR-04-4375

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

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2011-10-09 2011-06-17

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes

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2009-10-09 2009-06-17

Cessna Aircraft Company 150 and 152 Series Airplanes

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2008-22-18 2008-12-09

Cessna Aircraft Company 150 Series Airplanes

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2004-21-05 2004-11-19

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)

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2004-19-04 2004-11-01

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

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2004-19-01 2004-11-01

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

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2000-06-01 2000-05-05

Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes

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FR-96-24885 1996-11-14

JanAero Devices B-Series Combustion Heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050 (formerly owned by Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)

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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.

Stabilizers CRACKED
2026-02-12

HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CRACKED BEYOND REPAIR. LEADING CENTER AT FORWARD SPAR.

Reciprocating Engine BROKEN
2026-01-16

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...

Reciprocating Engine FRACTURED
2025-10-11

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...

Electrical Power DEFECTIVE
2025-08-24

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...

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.

Component CONTAMINATED
2024-04-04

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. ...

Wings CRACKED
2023-12-12

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...

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.

Reciprocating Engine STUCK
2022-11-23

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

Reciprocating Engine DESTROYED
2022-11-20

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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