Cessna 150A airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 198

1959Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 198 aircraft
1959	1
1960	68
1961	128
1965	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 20

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1967In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 22 ADs
1967	1
1968	1
1971	1
1973	1
1974	1
1975	1
1977	1
1979	1
1986	1
1987	2
1988	2
1990	1
1996	2
1997	1
2004	1
2008	1
2011	1
2022	1
2023	1

Airframe · Cessna 150A

AD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationEffective May 26, 2023 · Supersedes AD 2021-23-12 AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorEffective Mar 21, 2022 AD 2011-10-09Seat Rails and Roller Housing InspectionsEffective Jun 17, 2011 · Supersedes AD 87-20-03 R2

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2071804'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2071804'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC

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Information bulletins that may apply · 8

Airframe · Cessna 150A

SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemIssued Nov 21, 2018 SAIB CE-17-12Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator Attach PointsIssued May 11, 2017 SAIB CE-16-03VERTICAL TAIL Aft Fin Attachment FittingIssued Oct 9, 2015 SAIB CE-12-14Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09Issued Jan 25, 2012 SAIB CE-10-40R1Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesIssued Jul 30, 2010 SAIB CE-09-42Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch ApplicationsIssued Jul 24, 2009 SAIB CE-09-01Equipment - EmergencyIssued Oct 21, 2008 SAIB CE-01-41R2Flight ControlsIssued Oct 1, 2007

Historical bulletins · 2

SAIB CE-10-40Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesIssued Jul 27, 2010 SAIB CE-01-41R1Cracks in plastic or non-metallic control wheelsIssued Jan 10, 2007

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2071804'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2071804'))
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Registered aircraft · 122

N1400UTino Frank V Jr · Miami, FLBuilt 1960 · S/N 15059024 N1600DBallard Thomas L · Seguin, TXBuilt 1960 · S/N 15059266 N299MWAbramovich Michael Pavel · Scottsdale, AZBuilt 1960 · S/N 15059071

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2071804')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2071804')
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STCs approved for this model · 309

STC SA00034WIInstallation of flap and aileron gap seals.Flight Enhancements STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P Instruments STC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '150A')
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NTSB investigations · 134

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 7 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 12 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA077Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150A · Coolidge, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s partially obscured vision due to sun glare.Jan 5, 2026 · N7235X · Substantial damage NTSB WPR23FA073Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150A · Santa Monica, CAA failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.Dec 22, 2022 · N7032X · Substantial damage NTSB WPR20FA018Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Brawley, CAThe pilot’s decision to perform a flight while impaired by the effects of alcohol and cocaine, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the flight.Oct 31, 2019 · N7158X · Substantial damage

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071804') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071804')
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071804')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 48

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20260104000109ACessna 150A · Coolidge, AZOn January 4, 2026, at approximately 1808 mountain standard time, Cessna 150, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged after striking power lines while attempting to land on runway 23 at Coolidge Municipal Airport (P08), Coolidge, Arizona. The flight…Jan 4, 2026 · N7235X · Destroyed Accident 20221222018709ACessna 150A · Santa Monica, CA0N December 22, 2022, at approximately 15:18 PST, a Cessna 150, [privacy data omitted], reported a rough running engine shortly after departure while conducting a personal flight. The PIC forced landed on the shoreline estimated at 1,500 feet south of the…Dec 22, 2022 · N7032X · Substantial damage · 1 fatal Accident 20191031018569ACessna 150A · Brawley, CAN7158X, a Cessna 150A, departed Brawley Municipal Airport (kbwc) heading eastbound at 1:15 am. Two people were on board. One person was a certificated private pilot and the other person a non certificated passenger. Several hours later, the family of the…Oct 31, 2019 · N7158X · Destroyed · 2 fatal

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Service difficulty reports · 7

SDR 2026FA0000121Structure · crackedHORIZONTAL STABILIZER CRACKED BEYOND REPAIR. LEADING CENTER AT FORWARD SPAR.Feb 12, 2026 · N6646T · Cessna 150A · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure SDR 20191204001Bolt · missingTHE AN3-6 BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CONTROL ROD TO THE TRIM ACTUATOR WAS MISSING AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE LOCATED. FAILURE OF THE ITEM COULD NOT BE PROVED OR DISPROVED AT THIS TIME. THE ABSENTS OF THIS HARDWARE DIRECTLY CAUSED THE UNSCHEDULED DECDec 4, 2019 · N148MA · Cessna 150A · Elevator Tab Control System SDR 2011FA0000474Impulse Coupling · failedTOTAL FAILURE OF IMPULSE COUPLING. CAUSE TO BE DETERMINED BY FURTHER INSPECTION.Jul 20, 2011 · N7170X · Cessna 150A · Magneto/Distributor SDR 20010327CW009Transmitter · defectiveAC LANDED SHORT OF RUNWAY AFTER ENGINE QUIT. AC HAD SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE NO INJURIES. DETERMINED AC RAN OUT OF FUEL DUE TO FAULTY FUEL GUAGE. REMVD FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER TO FUNCTION TEST. FOUND TWO RUB SPOTS ON FLOAT, REASON FOR CONTACT BETWEEN FLOAT ANDJan 8, 2001 · N8067F · Cessna 150A · Fuel Quantity Sensor SDR 20010302CW003Drive Gear · brokenMAGNETO DRIVE GEAR BROKEN. BROKEN PIECE LODGED BETWEEN CAM GEAR AND GENERATOR GEAR, BREAKING GENERATOR SHAFT, DESTROYING GENERATOR, CAM GEAR AND OIL PUMP COVER. BOTH MAGNETO DRIVE GEARS WERE UNAPPROVED PARTS. PARTS INSTALLED.Jan 8, 2001 · N7141X · Cessna 150A · Magneto/Distributor SDR CA000614045Nut · cracked(CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED AS A RESULT OF SDR AL-2000-04. ANCHOR NUT FOR RUDDER STOP BOLT FOUND CRACKED.May 26, 2000 · Cessna 150A · Rudder Control System SDR 97ZZZX833Bulkhead · crackedON THE MOST AFT BULKHEAD OF FS 200.375, THERE WERE CRACKS IN BOTH CORNERS BETWEEN THE FLANGES AND THE WEBS AT THE RUDDER STOP BOLTS. WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS TIED DOWN, THE RUDDER WAS LEFT UNSECURED AND FREE TO BE BLOWN BACK AND FORTH BY THE WIND. THE SUSPECT Jan 30, 1997 · N7207X · Cessna 150A · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

P Z L Koliber 150A4 registered aircraftRegistry code 05626C1 Lindstrand Balloons 150A4 registered aircraftRegistry code 5180015 Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 150A3 registered aircraftRegistry code 5190009 Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 150A1 registered aircraftRegistry code 5190033

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