1975 Cessna 150M
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Highlights: Everything works Engine super clean Has been flown 50+ hours since April 2022 without incident, starts up every time Includes nose pant | Interior: (3) All photos (22) Price: 35 999 USD Posted: 2 years ago Views: 1607 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Cessna Model 150M Year 1975 Seller mike11 Contact Seller type Private Location Palo Alto, United States Condition Pre-owned Total Time 150 h Undercarriage Tricycle Seats 2 Registration N45182 | Known Flaws: Currently having a mag/wiring issue that is under repair | Maintenance: Annual due April 2023 150 SMOH in 2010 New alternator wiring Door stops recently repaired New nose gear shimmy dampener
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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mike11 Contact
winglist.aero
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$35,999
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Palo Alto | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 150M
This 1975 Cessna 150M (N45182) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 150 hours on the airframe. There are currently 27 150M aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $34,000 to $88,777. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $35,999.
The 150M 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 150 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,650 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 150M — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N45182.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Palo Alto
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 150M
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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...
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. ...
OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE ON RIGHT ELEVATOR MISSING. APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CUT OFF MOST LIKELY DURING IMPROPER REPAIR ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO. .
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LEFT SIDE UPPER RUDDER HINGE AREA SHOWED SIGNS OF DAMAGE AND THE RIGHT HAND SIDE SHOWED SIGNS OF CRACKING. RUDDER WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT FOR CLOSER DETAILED INSPECTION. B INSPECTION REVEALED MORE DA...
AIRCRAFT DUE FOR ROUTINE 100 HOUR / ANNUAL INSPECTION. FOUND RIGHT HAND RUDDER FAIRLEAD TO BE INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN AT FUSELAGE STATION 95, FUSELAGE FORMER WAS NEARLY COMPLETELY SEVERED DUE TO WEAR FROM RUDDER CABLE.
(CAN) DURING GROUND RUN MAINTENANCE OBSERVED SPINNER NOT RUNNING TRUE. SPINNER REMOVED AND FOUND BACK PLATE CRACKED. BACK PLATE REPLACED. (TC# 20190625009)
CYLINDER NUMBER 3 SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAD SEPARATION FROM BARREL AT TT 115.3. PREVIOUSLY CYLINDERS NUMBER 1 AND NUMBER 2 WERE REMOVED FOR SAME REASON AT TT OF 47.6 AND 16.5 RESPECTIVELY.
NR 2 CYLINDER SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAD SEPARATION FROM BARREL AT TT 16.5.
NR 1 CYLINDER SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAD SEPARATION FROM BARREL AT TT 47.6.
RIGHT FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR SHOWED TANK EMPTY AFTER REFUELING. DURING COURSE OF TROUBLESHOOTING, REMOVED FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER. FLOAT WAS FOUND TO BE FLOODED. FLOAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED WITH USED COMPONENT DURING PAST REPAIR TO WING. ...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $40,000–$63,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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