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Cessna 150C

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2071808

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
150C
Registry code
2071808
Registered
166 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
90 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A19
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 261

1962Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 23

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

1967In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 8

Historical bulletins · 2
SAIB CE-10-40Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesIssued Jul 27, 2010SAIB CE-01-41R1Cracks in plastic or non-metallic control wheelsIssued Jan 10, 2007
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Registered aircraft · 166

N14TXMcbride Robert W Jr · Mineola, TXBuilt 1963 · S/N 15060031N150CPrincess North Inc · Lindstrom, MNS/N 15059959N150LGFredette Michael Richard · Queen Creek, AZBuilt 1963 · S/N 15059958
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STCs approved for this model · 301

STC SA00034WIInstallation of flap and aileron gap seals.Flight EnhancementsSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 167

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 9 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 26 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN23LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Montevideo, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Feb 4, 2023 · N1982Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150C · Johnsondale, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.Dec 30, 2021 · N7801Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA048Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Castalia, NCThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while performing a turning takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the takeoff, which he believed…Dec 16, 2017 · N7929Z · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 77

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

Accident 20230204002209ACessna 150C · Montevideo, MNOn February 4th, 2023, the PIC went on a flight in the traffic pattern to practice landings at the kmve airport. The PIC stated that he checked the METAR at the desk in the FBO lobby and noted that the winds were out of the southwest at about 5 knots. The…Feb 4, 2023 · N1982Z · Substantial damageAccident 20171216023139ACessna 150C · Castalia, NCOn December 16, 2017, at approximately 14:40 EST, N7929Z, a Cessna CE-150C, piloted by Mr. Stephen ward merritt, crashed just after takeoff from a field approximately 10NM ene or the triangle north executive airport (klhz) in Castalia, NC. Mr. Merritt…Dec 16, 2017 · N7929Z · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20170109000289ICessna 150C · Lake Placid, FLThe PIC stated he had flown the 17 year old subject/passenger on a 8-10 minute sight seeing flight in his CE-150, and had taxied back to the staging area and parked the aircraft with the engine still running as another passenger wished to fly also. There had…Jan 9, 2017 · N7845Z · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 8

SDR 2012FA0000828Leaf Spring · fracturedLEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FRACTURED & FAILED ON LANDING AT MID-POINT OF LEAF SPRING. SEVERE CORROSION NOTED ON LEAF SPRING SURFACES. CORROSION PRESENT IN INNER SURFACE OF FRACTURE. LEAF SPRINGS COATED WITH INCORRECT PRIMER (ZINC CHROMATE) AND NOT PAINTED WITH Dec 14, 2012 · N1901Z · Cessna 150C · Main Landing GearSDR 2011FA0000571Bellcrank · looseHAVING REMOVED THE RUDDER FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BELLCRANK WAS LOOSE. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT ALL THE RIVETS SUPPORTING THE BELLCRANK AND ADJACENT STRUCTURES WERE LOOSE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE MOUNTING HOLES. THE BOTTOM OF THE RUDSep 4, 2011 · N1901Z · Cessna 150C · Rudder StructureSDR 2006FA0001009Carburetor · failedENGINE STOPPAGE ON FINAL DUE TO CARBURATOR FLOODING, SUSPECT STUCK FLOAT. REMOVED UNIT AND SENT BACK TO MANUFACTURE FOR INSPECTION. THIS CARBURETOR WAS (FACTORY REBUILT) 1 YEAR EARLIER AND HAD LESS THAN 55 HOURS TT. FUEL WAS FOUND SPILLING OUT OF COWLING WHSep 23, 2006 · N7870Z · Cessna 150C · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA060509003Alternator · defective(CAN) STATOR AND RECTIFIER DEFECTIVE. (TC NR 20060509003)May 1, 2006 · Cessna 150C · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR 2005FA0000348Bracket · inoperative(1) RIVET SHEARED AND BRACKET ROTATED, PARTIALLY. THIS WAS CAUSED BY FLAP CABLES BEING RIGGED TOO TIGHT. THIS CAUSED A TWIST IN THE CABLES ALLOWING (1) CABLE TO RIDE UP AND OVER THE OTHER CAUSING IT TO COME OFF AN210-2A PULLEY. THE PILOT REPORTED GREAT DIFFMar 18, 2005 · N1918Z · Cessna 150C · Empennage StructureSDR CA010119005Screw · bent(CAN) NAS 603 RUDDER STOP SCREWS FOUND BENT AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. SUSPECT DAMAGE CAUSED BY RUDDER BEING BLOWN AGAINST STOPS AND RUDDER LOCKS NOT USED.Dec 14, 2000 · Cessna 150C · Rudder Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX943Drain Line · contaminatedAIRCRAFT LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF. WATER IN THE FUEL VALVE DRAIN LINE HAD FROZEN AND EXPANDED INTO THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WITH THE RESULTANT RESTRICTED FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED THIS LINE, CESSNA PN 0400311-1, AND SIMILAR LINES ON OTHER CESSNA Jan 19, 1999 · N1956Z · Cessna 150C · Fuel StorageSDR CA970910004Carburetor · worn(CAN) DURING CARBURETOR INSPECTION THE FORWARD SUPPORT BRACKET WAS FOUND LOOSE, FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE SCREWS HOLDING THE BRACKET TO THE CARBURETOR HEAT BOX WERE LOOSE, EVEN THOUGH THE SCREWS WERE INSTALLED WITH LOCKWASHERS AND WERE PROPERLY LOCKWIREDJul 14, 1997 · Cessna 150C · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
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