Cessna 150 Specifications

The following are taken from a typical Cessna 150 L Pilot's Operating Handbook.

Speed

Maximum at Seal Level:122 mph
Cruise (75% at 7000 ft):117 mph

Range

Cruise (75% at 7000 ft):475 mi - (26 gallons fuel)4.1 hrs at 117 mph
Cruise (75% at 7000 ft):725 mi - (38 gallons fuel)6.2 hrs at 117 mph
Optimum range at 10,000 ft:565 mi - (26 gallons fuel)6.1 hrs at 93 mph
Optimum range at 10,000 ft:880 mi - (38 gallons fuel)9 .4 hrs at 93 mph

Performance

Rate of climb at sea level:670 fpm
Service ceiling:12650 ft

Takeoff

Ground run:735 ft
Over 50-ft obstacle:1385 ft

Landing

Landing roll:445 ft
Over 60-ft obstacle:1075 ft

Stall speed

Flaps up, power off:55 mph
Flaps down, power off:48 mph

Fuel capacity

Standard:26 gal
Optional:38 gal

Engine

Make:Continental 0-200A
TBO:1800 hrs
Power:100 hp
Oil capacity:6 qts
Propeller:Metal, diameter: 69 in

Dimensions

Wingspan
Trainer:32 ft 8 in
Commuter:33 ft 2 in
Wing area(sq ft)
Trainer:157
Commuter:159.5
Length:23 ft 9 in
Height:8 ft

Loading

Wing loading(lbs/sq ft)
Trainer:10.2
Commuter:10.0
Power loading (lbs/hp):16.0
Weight Gross:1600 lbs
Empty:1060 lbs
Baggage:120 lbs


PERFORMANCE	SPECIFICATIONS CESSNA 150

GROSS WEIGHT 1600 lbs
SPEED:
	Top Speed at Sea Level125 mph
	Cruise, 75% Power at 7500 ft		122 mph
RANGE:
	Cruise, 75% Power at 7500 ft		490 mi
		22.5 Gallons, No Reserve	4.0 hours
		Patroller Version, 35.0 Gallons	122 mph
	Optimum Range at 10,000 ft		565 mi
		22.5 Gallons, No Reserve	5.7 hours
		Patroller Version, 35.0 Gallons	99 mph

RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL670 fpm
SERVICE	CEILING	12,650 ft

TAKE-OFF:
	Ground Run				735 ft
	Total Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle 	1385 ft
LANDING:
	Landing Roll				445 ft
	Total Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle	1075 ft
EMPTY WEIGHT:  (Approximate)
	"Standard"				970 lbs *
BAGGAGE						120 lbs
WING LOADING:  Pounds / Sq Foot 		10.0
POWER LOADING:  Pounds / HP 			16.0
FUEL CAPACITY:  Total				26 gal.
OIL CAPACITY:  Total				6 qts
PROPELLER:	Fixed Pitch, (Diameter)		69 inches
ENGINE:
	Continental Engine	O-200A
	100 Rated HP at 2750 RPM

* EMPTY WEIGHT (Approximate) "Trainer"990 lbs
			"Inter-City Commuter" 	1010 lbs