Cessna 150L Aircraft in Connecticut
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About the Cessna 150L
The Cessna 150L is a two-seat, single-engine trainer aircraft and one of the most produced variants of the legendary Cessna 150 series. Powered by a Continental O-200 engine, the 150L burns just 6 gallons per hour, making it one of the most economical aircraft to fly. Its simplicity, low operating costs, and forgiving flight characteristics have made it the airplane on which millions of pilots worldwide earned their wings.
Variable hourly costs average around $100, with annual fixed costs near $15,000, placing the Cessna 150L among the most affordable aircraft to own and operate. The two-seat side-by-side configuration, high-wing design, and tricycle landing gear create a stable and approachable platform for student pilots and recreational flyers alike.
The Cessna 150L appeals to flight schools, flying clubs, and budget-conscious private pilots who want an economical way to stay current and enjoy recreational flying. It remains one of the best values in aviation for building flight time, practicing short-field and soft-field landings, or simply enjoying a weekend flight. The enormous fleet size worldwide ensures plentiful parts, experienced mechanics, and strong type-club support for owners.
Cessna 150L Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 150L is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 97 kt (180 km/h), a range of 420 nm (778 km), and a useful load of 530 lbs (240 kg).
Cessna 150L Listings
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Cessna 150L Price & Cost
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Cessna 150L
Every Cessna 150L faces a mandatory 2,400-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $25,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,400-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Cessna 150L Inventory by Country
| United States | 94 |
| United Kingdom | 7 |
| France | 4 |
| Canada | 4 |
| Germany | 4 |
| Austria | 2 |
Cessna 150L Inventory by State
| California | 12 |
| Texas | 10 |
| Florida | 9 |
| South Carolina | 5 |
| Idaho | 3 |
| New York | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 2 |
| Oregon | 2 |
| Virginia | 2 |
| Washington | 2 |
| Connecticut | 2 |
| Georgia | 2 |
Cessna 150L by Price
| Under $100k | 92 |
| Under $200k | 97 |
| Under $300k | 97 |
| Under $500k | 97 |
Cessna 150L Safety Record
Across all 150L variants, 464 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Gantt, SC | Incident | — |
| Jan 05, 2026 | Round Lake Park, IL | Incident | — |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Meridian, MS | Serious | The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contri… |
| Dec 04, 2024 | Glen Avon, OR | Incident | — |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Bacchus Marsh, OF | Fatal (1) | — |
NTSB records 1982–2026. Includes all Cessna 150L variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.