A150 Aerobat

Seats: 2 2
Power: 100 hp75 kW
Cruise: 82 kt152 km/h

About the A150 Aerobat

The Cessna A150 Aerobat is a fixed-wing general aviation aircraft featuring a single engine and a tricycle landing gear layout. Equipped with two seats, it is designed specifically for flight training, touring, and personal use, offering enhanced structural capabilities for aerobatic maneuvers. Its stable yet responsive platform makes it well-suited for instructional environments and recreational flying.

Originating from a widely produced light aircraft family, the design succeeded an older tailwheel product line by introducing tricycle gear for easier ground handling, alongside larger wing flaps and modern squared-off tips. Series manufacturing took place domestically as well as through international license agreements in Europe and South America. Over the course of production, the aircraft received various refinements, including expanded baggage space and redesigned cabin doors, before eventually being succeeded by an updated engine variant.

A150 Aerobat variants

Designation	Seats	Engine power	Max take-off weight	Cruise speed	Range
A150 Aerobat This page	22	100 hp75 kW	1,600 lb726 kg	82 kt152 km/h	420 nm778 km
A150K	22	100 hp75 kW	1,600 lb726 kg	82 kt152 km/h	420 nm778 km
A150L	22	100 hp75 kW	1,600 lb726 kg	82 kt152 km/h	420 nm778 km
A150M	22	100 hp75 kW	1,600 lb726 kg	82 kt152 km/h	420 nm778 km

Specifications

1976 150M Commuter II · Continental O-200-A

Dimensions

Length: 23 ft 0 in 7.01 m7.01 m 23 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 33 ft 0 in 10.06 m10.06 m 33 ft 0 in
Wing area: 160 sq ft 14.9 m²14.9 m² 160 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 1,122 lb 509 kg509 kg 1,122 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,600 lb 726 kg726 kg 1,600 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 82 kt 152 km/h152 km/h 82 kt
Max speed: 109 kt 202 km/h202 km/h 109 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 140 kt 259 km/h259 km/h 140 kt
Stall speed: 42 kt 78 km/h78 km/h 42 kt
Range: 420 nm 778 km778 km 420 nm
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft 4,267 m4,267 m 14,000 ft
Rate of climb: 670 ft/min 3.4 m/s3.4 m/s 670 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Continental O-200-A
Engine power: 100 hp 75 kW75 kW 100 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

ICAO type designator: C150
Manufacturer: Cessna
Country: United States
Official website: cessna.txtav.com

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A150 Aerobat running costs

$182 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$3,398	$4,428	$5,197
Oil	$80	$100	$130
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$925	$1,213	$1,502

Total	$12,070	$18,208	$25,762
Per hour	$121	$182	$258