CessnaCertified · Fixed-wing · United States
A150L
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 100 hp75 kW
- Cruise
- 82 kt152 km/h
- US register
- 79 aircraft79 aircraft
About the A150L
The Cessna A150L is an American single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft featuring tricycle landing gear and a two-seat cabin layout. It is primarily utilized for flight training, personal touring, and general aviation instruction, serving student pilots and instructors alike.
Developed by the Cessna Aircraft Company as an evolutionary successor to earlier tailwheel designs, the type introduced larger Fowler flaps and modified wing and empennage tips. Production took place in the United States alongside licensed manufacturing overseas in France and assembly operations in Argentina. Over the course of its manufacturing run, the airframe received periodic updates such as wider doors for increased cabin space, resulting in one of the most widely produced light aircraft families in aviation history.
Engines fitted
76 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental O-200 | 100 hp | 73 | |
| Lycoming O-320 | 180 hp | 1 | |
| Lycoming IO-320 | 150 hp | 1 | |
| Lycoming O-360 | 180 hp | 1 |
The A150L is a variant of the Cessna A150 Aerobat. Other variants: A150K, A150M.
A150L running costs
$170 an hour| 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 |
| Total | $11,145 | $16,995 | $24,260 |
| Per hour | $111 | $170 | $243 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental O-200-A
- Power
- 100 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 4.5 – 5.8 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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