Cessna 150
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1972 CESSNA 150 L • Fresh Annual. Great low cost time builder. Mint condition Interior (9/10), exterior (8/10) paint (8/10). Also a nice IFR trainer, localizer, glides slope. Flys ILS Localizer and VOR approaches. Narco MK 12, Transponder, Uavionics Adsb, intercom, ELT, 1 new cylinder installed, new altimeter, new Led landing light, 1 new mag, new led nav light. New break pads, new battery, Aftt4774 Engine Smoh 1665. Logbook missing pre 1992. All logbook available post 1992. Has a custom fit cover. Current location : KPOC
Engine
Smoh 1665. Logbook missing pre 1992. All logbook available post 1992. Has a custom fit cover. Current location : KPOC
Interior
(9/10)
Exterior
(8/10) paint (8/10). Also a nice IFR trainer, localizer, glides slope. Flys ILS Localizer and VOR approaches. Narco MK 12, Transponder, U
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Baron Sun
barnstormers.com
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$38,000
$38,800
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Rosemead, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 125 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 150
This Cessna 150 is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,774 hours on the airframe. There are currently 52 150 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $27,850 to $103,579. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $38,000.
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 4,774 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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for this aircraft.
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $38,853–$56,000.
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