What is the best year Cessna 150?

What is the best year Cessna 150?

Of all the Cessna 150-152 models, the 1966 model year is the most plentiful, 3,067 1966 Cessna 150’s were produced. This was the first year of the slant tail, the larger baggage area, and electric flaps. During the airplane’s 27 year history, the years of 1966 through 1978 were the “good times” for Cessna sales.

How fast can a Cessna 150 go?

124 mphCessna 150 / Top speed

How far can a Cessna 150 fly on a full tank?

How Far Can A Cessna Fly On A Full Tank? It can fly for more than 6,000 miles on a full tank (about the distance from London to Venice), and it can travel at a stately maximum speed of 150 mph.

What is the takeoff speed of a Cessna 150?

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Vs 47 knots (stall speed, clean, bottom of green arc)
Vglide 60 knots (best glide speed)
Short-field Landing 52 knots (lower nose immediately after landing, apply brakes)
Normal Takeoff 50 knots (65-75 knots climb out)
Short-field Takeoff 50 knots rotate (steeper climb out: at 60 knots to avoid obstacles)

How far can a Cessna 150 go?

350 miCessna 150 / Range

How much fuel does a Cessna 150 burn per hour?

The Cessna 150 burns about 5.6 gallons per hour with Avgas typically costing about $6 per gallon, hourly fuel costs for the Cessna 150 run between $30-$34 per hour.

Which is better Cessna 150 or 152?

The 152 has a larger usable fuel capacity, the last 150 used the same tanks but did not get the increase in usable fuel. The 152 has an engine that can be upgraded in HP from 108/110/115/125 with no change in fuel consumption. The 152 has a tubular landing gear like the last 150 model.

How much is an overhaul on a Cessna 150?

The cost of overhaul varies widely, but is at least $8,000 for a low budget field overhaul, up to $20,000 for a factory overhaul. Additional reserves are used for things like keeping the airplanes radios up to date, paint jobs and interior refurbishment.

What is the difference between Cessna 150 and 152?

The 150 uses a continental engine. The 152 has a larger usable fuel capacity, the last 150 used the same tanks but did not get the increase in usable fuel. The 152 has an engine that can be upgraded in HP from 108/110/115/125 with no change in fuel consumption.

What is the difference between a Cessna 150 and 152?

What is the stall speed of a Cessna 152?

48 Knots
Specifications

1978 Cessna 152 1985 Cessna 152
Stall Speed Clean 48 Knots 48 Knots
Stall Speed Landing Configuration 43 Knots 43 Knots
Climb Best Rate 715 FPM 715 FPM
Wing Loading 10.5 lbs./sq. ft. 10.5 lbs./sq. ft.

What is the stall speed of a Cessna 172?

48 kcas
Service Ceiling: 14,000 ft (4,267 m) Maximum Climb Rate: 730 fpm (223 mpm) Maximum Limit Speed: 163 kias (302 km/h) Stall Speed: 48 kcas (89 km/h)

What are the specs of a Cessna 150M?

CESSNA MODEL 150M. PERFORMANCE- CESSNA SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 150M. PERFORMANCE – SPECIFICATIONS. SPEED: Maximum at Sea Level 109 KNOTS Cruise, 75% Power at 7000 Ft 106 KNOTS CRUISE: Recommended Lean Mixture with fuel allowance for engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes reserve at 45% power.

What kind of engine does a Cessna 140 have?

By 1959, it was a time for a new design and that turned out to be the all-metal, tricycle gear Cessna 150. When the 150 rolled out, the all-metal 140, with its 90 HP Continental engine, had been out of production for several years.

When did the Cessna 152 replace the 150?

By the time the Cessna 152 replaced the 150 in 1978, more than 22,000 Model 150 airplanes had been manufactured. After the Cessna 172, the C-150/152 series was the second-best-selling Cessna aircraft.

How much does it cost to rebuild a Cessna 150?

Cessna 150 parts that are out of stock can be obtained from a number of aircraft salvage companies. A remanufactured engine is $8000 (half the cost of most other engines), but there are many engine rebuild shops that will do the job for less and provide a warranty. Fuel consumption is 5 to 6 gallons per hour at 75 percent power.