1971 CESSNA 150L
Starts from the median asking price of 317 comparable Cessna Single-Engine Piston listings ($176,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time -1,957 hr vs comps +3.9%
- Engine time +669 hr vs comps -5.4%
- ADS-B (54% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 1454 FAA-registered +4.8%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 150L |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,344 hrs |
| Engine time | 1500 SMOH |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Detailed Description 1971 Cessna 150L ' Garmin G430 ' ADS-B Equipped ' Exceptional Time Builder Beautifully maintained and highly economical 1971 Cessna 150L, thoughtfully upgraded and actively flown. This aircraft is an outstanding platform for time building, flight training, recreational flying, or economical cross-country travel. Equipped with a Garmin G430 GPS/Nav/Com and ADS-B compliance, this C150L blends classic Cessna reliability with modern avionics capability. The aircraft has been consistently maintained and presents as a clean, honest, turnkey example of one of aviation's most respected trainers. Airframe: • 1971 Cessna 150L • Complete logbooks available • Regularly flown and maintained • Clean presentation inside and out Engine: • Continental O-200-A • New alternator recently installed • New back spinner plate recently installed • Engine times and maintenance details available upon request Avionics: • Garmin G430 GPS/Nav/Com • ADS-B compliant • Transponder • Intercom system Highlights: • Excellent fuel efficiency and operating economics • Stable and forgiving flight characteristics • Ideal aircraft for private owners, students, and hour builders • Proven cross-country capability • Strong overall ownership experience This aircraft has been a dependable and enjoyable flying platform and is ready for its next owner. Additional photos, logbook summaries, and maintenance documentation available for qualified buyers. Call Juan Lazo 8475675122 Or Jack Jergovich (248) 660-3608 Serious inquiries only Replaced the back spinner plate. Clean and honest 1971 Cessna 150L airframe with complete logs available. Aircraft has been regularly flown and maintained and has served as a dependable platform for time building and personal flying. Exterior paint is older and would benefit from cosmetic updating, though the aircraft presents well overall and continues to be an excellent flying example of the classic C150 platform.
Modifications
100 HP. Replaced the back spinner plate. 10/2025 Alternator and battery replaced on 04/2026
Avionics
Avionics: Modernized avionics package centered around a Garmin G430 GPS/Nav/Com, providing excellent navigation capability and adding substantial utility to the aircraft for both training and cross-country flying. Aircraft is ADS-B compliant and features a refurbished transponder along with dual radios, offering strong communication redundancy and practical real-world capability while maintaining the simplicity and efficiency of the classic C150 platform. Transponder replaced 12/2025
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 150L
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 150L (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 303 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 102 kts · 117 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 735.0 / 445.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 150L seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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Last flight
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