Cessna 150

Origins and Design

When the production of Model 120 and Model 140 ceased in 1950, Cessna focused on developing four-seat aircraft of similar configurations. However, it was only after the Model 150 (originally Model 142) took to the air on September 12, 1957, that the company re-entered the two-seat light aircraft market.

The Model 150 was an all-metal, high-wing monoplane with single-strut wings. It was otherwise similar to the Model 140A, with the exception of fixed tailwheel landing gear. Optional dual controls were available, and the powerplant included a single four-cylinder O-200-A engine producing 100 hp. A total of 1,018 aircraft of the basic modification were produced.

Variants and Global Production

In the final stage of serial production, the aircraft was offered in various variants: Model 150 Standard, Model 150 Commuter, Model 150 Commuter II, and Model 150 Aerobat. The first three differed in the onboard equipment installed, and customers could also install other avionics and equipment as desired. The Aerobat model, however, featured structural differences that allowed the aircraft to be certified for flights with G-loads up to +6g/-3g at maximum weight.

Total production reached 22,082 aircraft in the USA, 1,758 in France (as Reims F-150), and 39 in Argentina (as DINFIA A-150), highlighting its success and international reach.

Annual Upgrades

Throughout its production run, the Cessna 150 underwent several enhancements. In 1961, the instrument panel was modified, and adaptive seats were installed. The following year, 1962, saw the introduction of a new propeller and a longer spinner fairing.

In 1964, a single side window and an “Omni-Vision” rear window were added, and the nose landing gear was modified. A revised fuselage and adjustable horizontal stabilizer arrived in 1966. Improvements continued in 1967 with an expanded, taller cabin, a windshield de-icer, a revised heating system, and an alternator.

In 1968, fairings were installed on the wing struts and a new instrument panel was introduced. Convex wingtips and a new cabin with overhead skylights were implemented in 1970. Finally, in 1971, the tail and horizontal stabilizers were enlarged, and the landing gear was strengthened.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Cessna 150
Wingspan, m	10.17
Aircraft length, m	6.56
Aircraft height, m	2.11
Wing area, m2	14.80
Empty weight	447
Maximum takeoff weight	681
Fuel, l	98.4 + 45.8
Engine type	1 Piston engine Teledyne Continental O-200-A
Power, kW	1 x 100
Maximum speed, km/h	200
Cruising speed, km/h	196
Economical speed, km/h	153
Ferry range, km	1361
Practical range, km	563
Maximum rate of climb, m/min	195
Service ceiling, m	4663
Crew	1
Payload	1 passenger

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