Cessna 150 Model Guide
Cessna 150 · Model Guide
Overview
The Cessna 150 is a two-seat, single-engine piston trainer built from 1959 to 1977 in many variants (150 through 150M, plus Reims-built F150 and FA150 models). Standard power is a 100 hp Continental O-200-A with a fixed-pitch propeller. It carries 26 gal of fuel and 120 lb of baggage and cruises around 120 mph (1967 manual, Standard model).
- Standard power is the 100 hp Continental O-200-A. The registry's 150 hp Lycoming O-320-E2D is a modification, so confirm what is installed.
- 1967 manual figures: 120 mph cruise at 75% power, 480 mi range on 22.5 gal with no reserve, 670 fpm climb at sea level.
- Max weight varies by model: 1500 lb (150 to 150C), 1600 lb (150D to 150F). The registry shows 1760 lb, so check your own papers.
- Fuel is 80/87 minimum grade avgas per the data sheet for the 150 to 150F; the tanks hold 26 gal.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine (hp) ·
- 100
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 120
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 22.5
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 26
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 1,600
Performance
- Landing roll (ft) ·
- 445
- Landing over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,075
- Takeoff over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,385
- Takeoff ground run (ft) ·
- 735
- Rate of climb sea level (fpm) ·
- 670
V-speeds
- VA_KTS ·
- 95
- VFE_KTS ·
- 87
- VNE_KTS ·
- 141
- VNO_KTS ·
- 104
Weight & balance
- Empty cg (in) ·
- 32.6
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 120
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 503.4
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,096.6
- Gross weight (lb) ·
- 1,600
How many people can a Cessna 150 carry?
The Cessna 150 has two seats. The 1967 manual lists baggage up to 120 lb, and the useful load is limited by fuel. A sample C150L has 503.4 lb useful load.
What engine does a Cessna 150 have?
The standard Cessna 150 has a 100 hp Continental O-200-A. Some airplanes carry a 150 hp Lycoming O-320-E2D or a Rotax 912 S3 conversion, so check the logbooks and paperwork.
How fast and far does a Cessna 150 fly?
The 1967 Standard Cessna 150 cruises at 120 mph at 75% power, with a 480 mi range on 22.5 gal and no reserve. Across all variants the registry shows up to 109 kt cruise and up to 520 nm range.
What fuel does a Cessna 150 use?
The data sheet for the Cessna 150 to 150F calls for 80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline. Total capacity is 26 gal, of which 22.5 gal is usable.
What is the Cessna 150 Model Guide?
The Cessna 150 Model Guide is a model guide for the Cessna 150, dated 2026.
What year was the Cessna 150 Model Guide published?
The Cessna 150 Model Guide — the Cessna 150 model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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In this document
Performance (1967 Standard model)
At 1600 lb gross: top speed 123 mph at sea level, 120 mph cruise at 75% power and 7500 ft. Takeoff ground run is 735 ft and 1385 ft over a 50-ft obstacle. Landing roll is 445 ft and 1075 ft over a 50-ft obstacle. Expect worse when hot, high or heavy.
Weight and balance
One C150L's weight sheet shows an empty weight of 1096.6 lb, a useful load of 503.4 lb and an empty CG of 32.60 in. Standard fuel is 22.5 gal at 6 lb/gal (135 lb). Baggage limits are 120 lb in area 1 and 40 lb in area 2. Do the sum for your own airplane.
What to check before buying
Verify the engine and propeller against the paperwork. Conversions exist, such as the Rotax 912 S3 kit NS402S with a Hoffmann propeller, and the Lycoming O-320-E2D fit tested by the USAF Academy. At 1700 RPM the magneto check allows a 150 RPM drop max and a 75 RPM difference. Sample the fuel sumps.
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Safety notes
- Engine failure after takeoff (club checklist): 70 mph, mixture idle cut-off, fuel off, ignition off, flaps as required (40° recommended). Follow your own POH.
- Forced landing without power: glide at 75 mph flaps up or 65 mph flaps down. Unlatch the doors before touchdown and land slightly tail low.
- Early models (150 to 150C) have a lower 1500 lb maximum weight than later models. Do not assume the later figure.
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Full document text
Cessna 150 Model Guide The Cessna 150 is a two-seat, single-engine piston trainer built from 1959 to 1977 in many variants (150 through 150M, plus Reims-built F150 and FA150 models). Standard power is a 100 hp Continental O-200-A with a fixed-pitch propeller. It carries 26 gal of fuel and 120 lb of baggage and cruises around 120 mph (1967 manual, Standard model). • Standard power is the 100 hp Continental O-200-A. The registry's 150 hp Lycoming O-320-E2D is a modification, so confirm what is installed. • 1967 manual figures: 120 mph cruise at 75% power, 480 mi range on 22.5 gal with no reserve, 670 fpm climb at sea level. • Max weight varies by model: 1500 lb (150 to 150C), 1600 lb (150D to 150F). The registry shows 1760 lb, so check your own papers. • Fuel is 80/87 minimum grade avgas per the data sheet for the 150 to 150F; the tanks hold 26 gal. Performance (1967 Standard model) At 1600 lb gross: top speed 123 mph at sea level, 120 mph cruise at 75% power and 7500 ft. Takeoff ground run is 735 ft and 1385 ft over a 50-ft obstacle. Landing roll is 445 ft and 1075 ft over a 50-ft obstacle. Expect worse when hot, high or heavy. Weight and balance One C150L's weight sheet shows an empty weight of 1096.6 lb, a useful load of 503.4 lb and an empty CG of 32.60 in. Standard fuel is 22.5 gal at 6 lb/gal (135 lb). Baggage limits are 120 lb in area 1 and 40 lb in area 2. Do the sum for your own airplane. What to check before buying Verify the engine and propeller against the paperwork. Conversions exist, such as the Rotax 912 S3 kit NS402S with a Hoffmann propeller, and the Lycoming O-320-E2D fit tested by the USAF Academy. At 1700 RPM the magneto check allows a 150 RPM drop max and a 75 RPM difference. Sample the fuel sumps. Safety notes: • Engine failure after takeoff (club checklist): 70 mph, mixture idle cut-off, fuel off, ignition off, flaps as required (40° recommended). Follow your own POH. • Forced landing without power: glide at 75 mph flaps up or 65 mph flaps down. Unlatch the doors before touchdown and land slightly tail low. • Early models (150 to 150C) have a lower 1500 lb maximum weight than later models. Do not assume the later figure.