Cessna 150M

Overview

• The Cessna 150 is an all-metal, tricycle-gear airplane first introduced in 1959, and beloved by thousands of pilots since. Its 100-hp Continental O-200-A engine won’t break any speed records, but the classic and simple design produces an affordable and forgiving airplane for primary training or recreational time-building. Small and robust with easy handling—it stalls well with ample warning and excellent stability on all axes—the 150 is a legendary, no-frills aircraft highly suitable for a wide range of uses, and one of the best choices for beginners.

  Photo is of a Cessna 150

  https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/cessna-150

  https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/february/pilot/airplanes-we-love-cessna-150

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Continental O-200-A air-cooled, horizontally opposed (100 hp)

• Propellers

  McCauley metal, fixed-pitch, 2 blade propeller

• Length

  23 ft 11 in

• Height

  8 ft 6 in

• Wingspan

  33 ft 2 in

• Wing Area

  160 sq ft

• Wing loading

  10 lb

• Power loading

  16 lb

• Cabin Width

  3 ft 4.92 in

• Empty Weight

  1,111 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  1,600 lb

• Useful load

  489 lb

• Payload with full fuel

• Fuel capacity

  26 gal

• Baggage capacity

  120 lb

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  735 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,385 ft

• Rate of climb sea level

  670 fpm

• Service ceiling

  14,000 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,075 ft

• Landing distance ground roll

  445 ft

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

• Range

  420 nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

  61 kts

• V_Y

  67 kts

• V_NE

  140 kts

• V_S1

  48 KCAS

• V_SO

  42 KCAS

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.