CessnaCertified · Fixed-wing · United States
A150M
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 100 hp75 kW
- Cruise
- 82 kt152 km/h
- US register
- 80 aircraft80 aircraft
About the A150M
The Cessna A150M is a US-built single-engine fixed-wing aircraft featuring tricycle landing gear and a two-seat cabin layout. Designed primarily for flight training, touring, and personal use, it suits student pilots and general aviation enthusiasts alike.
Evolving from earlier company designs, the model incorporated squared-off wing and tail tips alongside effective Fowler flaps. It achieved massive production success, with builds occurring domestically as well as under license in foreign nations. Over its lifespan, various trim levels and specialized configurations were offered, including dual-control trainers, luxury options, and aerobatic variants, before eventually being succeeded by later company light singles.
Engines fitted
79 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental O-200 | 100 hp | 76 | |
| Lycoming O-320 | 180 hp | 1 | |
| Lycoming O-290 | 140 hp | 1 | |
| Lycoming IO-320 | 150 hp | 1 |
The A150M is a variant of the Cessna A150 Aerobat. Other variants: A150K, A150L.
A150M 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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