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EXTERIOR 

INSPECTION 

CD<•) 

Turn  on  master  switch 

and 

check  fuel quantity 

lndlcators,  then  turn  master  switch  ol!� 

(b)  Check  lgn!Uon  switch 

"OFF." 

(c)  Check  luel  valve  handle 

"ON." 

(d)  Remove  control  wheel  lock. 

(a)  Remove rudder  gust  lock,  lf  Installed. 
(b)  DiscoMect  tall  tie-down. 

(a)  Remove  gust lock"lf installed. 

(a)  Check  maJn  wheel  tire 

(or 

proper  ln!lallon. 

(b)  Inspect  airspeed  static  source  bole 

on 

slde  ol 

luselagc  for  stoppage  (left  side  only). 

(c)  Disconnect wing tie-down. 

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Check  oll  level.  Do  not  operate  with  less  than 

quarts. 

Flll 

'lor  extended  (lights. 

(b)  Check  propeller 

and 

spinner  !or 

nicks  and 

security. 

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NOTE 

Visually  check  fuel  filler  caps, 

lnspcctton  plates,  and  general 
aircraft  condJUon  durlng  walk .. 

around  inspection. 

tr 

nlghl 

flight  Is planned,  check  operalJon 
of  all  lights, 

and 

make 

sure 

flashlight  Is  avaJlable. 

(c)  Check  carburetor  3.lr  Hiter  for  restr-ictlons by 

dust  or  other foreign  matter. 

(d)  !le(ore  first  flight  o!  day  and alter  each  relueling, 

pull  out  strainer  drain  knob  for  about  four  seconds 
to  clear Cuel 

strainer 

of 

posslblo water  and  sedi­

ment.  Check strainer  drain  closed. 

If 

water 

ls 

observed,  there  Is  a  posslblllly  that  the  wing 

tank sumps  contain  waler.  Thus,  the  wJng  tank 
sump  drain  plugs  and  luel line drain  plug  should 
be  removed  to  check  for  presence-

d. 

water. 

(e)  Check  nosewheel  strut  and  tire  Cor  proper 

Inflation. 

(C) 

Disconnect  nose  Ue-down . 

Same  as_© 

CD<•) 

Remove  pilot. lube  cover, 

if 

lnslalled,  and 

check pltol  tube  apenlng !or  sloppage. 

(b)  Check  !uel  tank  venl  opening  for  stoppage. 

(c)  Check  stall  warning  vent  opening !or  stoppage. 

CD 

Saine  as@ 

Figure  1-1. 

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Summary of Contents for 150 1968

Page 1: ...1 RE A E MO R CES A i FLYING T A N AN fHi _ ___ _ I IDITCO JIDJEIT Jl CQ I 1968 I OWNER S MANllAL...

Page 2: ...7 mph 475 mi 4 l hrs 117 mph 725 mi 6 2 hrs 117 mph 565 mi 6 1 hrs 93 mph 880 mi 9 4 hrs 93 mph 670 pm 12 650 ft 735 ft 1385 ft 445 It 1075 ft Standard Trainer 980 lbs 1010 lbs 985 lbs 1015 lbs 120 lb...

Page 3: ...Service Department stands ready to serve you The following services are offered by most Cessna Dealers FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous expert service FACTORY APPROVED SERVICE...

Page 4: ...gear depressed and an optional flashing beacon installed Overall length or airplane with optional bullet shaped propeller spinner When standard propeller spinner is installed length is 23 8 7Y MAX 3...

Page 5: ...LLOW UP SYSTEM 4 8 SECTION V OPERATIONAL DATA 5 1 SECTION VI OPTIONAL SYSTEMS 6 1 ALPHABETICAL INDEX lndex 1 This manual describes the operation and performance of the Standard Model 150 the Trainer a...

Page 6: ...urlng walk around inspection tr nlghl flight Is planned check operalJon of all lights and make sure a flashlight Is avaJlable c Check carburetor 3 lr Hiter for restr ictlons by dust or other foreign m...

Page 7: ...but it does cover briefly all of the points that you should know for a typical flight The flight and operational characteristics of your airplane are normal in all respects There are no unconventiona...

Page 8: ...E OFF setting 8 Cabin Doors Latched 9 Flight Instruments and Radios Set 10 Optional Wing Leveler OFF V 1 Aw TAKE OFF NORMAL TAKE OFF 1 Wing Flaps Up 2 Carburetor Heat Cold 3 Throttle Full OPEN 4 Eleva...

Page 9: ...RE LANDING 1 Mixture Rich 2 Carburetor Heat Apply full heat before closing throttle 3 Airspeed 65 to 75 MPH 4 Wing Flaps As desired below 100 MPH 5 Airspeed 60 to 70 MPH flaps extended NORMAL LANDING...

Page 10: ...pt 18 Suction Gage Opl 30 Carburetor Heat Control Knob Gyro Horizon Opt 19 Opllonal Instrument Space 31 Vertical Speed Indicator Opt Aircraft Registration Number 20 Map Compartment 32 Parking Brake Co...

Page 11: ...ne from two tanks one in each wing From these tanks fuel flows by gravity through a fuel shutoff valve and fuel strainer to the carburetor Refer to figure 2 2 for fuel quantity data For fuel system se...

Page 12: ...FUEL SHUTOFF 22 s GAlS VALVE o c J RIGHT FUEL TANK CODE _ _ o o FUEL SUPPLY ENGINE PRIMER FUEL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC CARBURETOR TO ENGINE CYLINDERS Figure 2 3 c J VENT MECHANICAL LINKAGE THROTTLE MIXTURE...

Page 13: ...t panel protect the majority of electrical circuits in the airplane Labeling above each fuse retainer indicates the circuits protected by the fuses Fuse capacity is shown on each fuse retainer cap Fus...

Page 14: ...LINE DIODE H CAPACITOR MECHANICAL CONNECTION IGNITION SWITCH MAGNETOS Figure 2 4 SCHEMATIC _ 1 10 TO LANDING TAXI LIGHTS OPT TO FLASHING BEACON OPT TO PITOT HEAT SYSTEM OPn TO DOME LIGHT TO NAVIGATION...

Page 15: ...volume of airflow into the cabin can be regulated to any degree desired by manipulation of the push pull CABIN HEAT and CABIN AIR knobs Heated fresh air and outside air are blended in a cabin manifold...

Page 16: ...CTION DIAGRAM USE UP AILERON ON RIGHT WING AND NEUTRAL ELEVATOR USE DOWN AILERON ON RIGHT WING AND DOWN ELEVATOR Strong quartering tatlwlnda require caution Avoid sudden bursts or the throtlle and sha...

Page 17: ...o keep it running After starting if the oil gage does not begin to show pressure with in 30 seconds in the summertime and about twice that long in very cold weather stop engine and investigate Lack of...

Page 18: ...exists An absence of RPM drop may be an indication of faulty grounding of one side of the ignition system or should be cause for suspicion that the magneto timing is set in advance of the setting spec...

Page 19: ...m in the climb to the obstacle The ex ception to this rule would be in a high altitude take off in hot weather where climb would be marginal with flaps 10 Flap deflections of 30 and 40 are not recomme...

Page 20: ...GO AROUND CLIMB In a balked landing go around climb the wing flap setting should be reduced to 20 immediately after full power is applied Upon reach ing a safe airspeed the flaps should be slowly ret...

Page 21: ...ending upon the turbulence of the air SHORT FIELD LANDINGS For a short field landing make a power off approach at 58 MPH with flaps 40 and land on the main wheels first Immediately after touchdown low...

Page 22: ...er priming push primer all the way in and turn to locked position to avoid possibility of engine drawing fuel through the primer 2 Clear propeller 3 Pull master switch ON 4 Turn ignition switch to BOT...

Page 23: ...or cold starts without pre heat During cold weather operations no indication will be apparent on the oil temperature gage prior to take off if outside air temperatures are very cold After a suitable w...

Page 24: ......

Page 25: ...n which contradicts the FAA approved markings plac ards and check lists it is to be disregarded MANEUVERS UTILITY CATEGORY This airplane is not designed for purely aerobatic flight However in the acqu...

Page 26: ...an in aerodynamic design and will build up speed quickly with the nose doWQ Proper speed control is an essentia l requirement for execution of any maneuver and care should always be exercised to avoid...

Page 27: ...n arc 2750 red line The following information will enable you to operate your Cessna within the prescribed weight and center of gravity limitations To figure the weight and balance for your particular...

Page 28: ...1 BAGGAGE LOADING AND TIE DOWN LOADS 120 POUNDS _ e 1 _ I TIE DOWN NET ATTACH POINTS 3 4 A cargo tie down net Is provided lo secure baggage In the baggage area The net attaches to slx lie down rings T...

Page 29: ...LOT AND PASSENGER AND fUEL LONG RANGE TANKS 35 GAL MAX 6 GAL FUEL STANDARD TANKS 22 5 GAL MAX 6 GAL BAGGAGE IN AREA CD OR PASSENGER ON CHILD S SEAT 120 MAX BAGGAGE IN AREA 40 MAX 35 MAX o 20 22 5 MAX...

Page 30: ...500 J g 1450 E tI g 1400 w 1350 0 1300 e i A 1250 w 3 1200 1150 1100 I A I I A lf ir I f 1 1 r l 1 1 CENTER OF GRAVITY MOMENT ENVELOPE NORMAL CATEGORY _ u rii ITY CA TEGORY 35 40 45 l J i lil P 50 55...

Page 31: ...hanges are necessary and about other seasonal and periodic services GROUND HANDLING The airplane is most easily and safely maneuvered by hand with a tow bar attached to the nose wheel NOTE When using...

Page 32: ...tack the plastic and may cause it to craze Follow by carefully washing with a mild detergent and plenty of water Rinse thoroughly then dry with a clean moist chamois Do not rub the plastic with a dry...

Page 33: ...d with water to remove dirt oil and grease may be removed with gasoline naphtha car bon tetrachloride or other non alkaline solvents Dulled aluminum sur faces may be cleaned effectively with an aircra...

Page 34: ...sene Volatile solvents such as mentioned in paragraphs on care of the windshield must never be used since they soften and craze the plastic INSPECTION SERVICE AND INSPECTION PERIODS With your airplane...

Page 35: ...all data requirements are met A To be displayed in the aircraft at all times 1 Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate Form FAA 1362B 2 Aircraft Registration Certificate Form FAA 500A 3 Aircraft Radio Stat...

Page 36: ...plug should be removed to check for presence of water OIL FILLER When preflight check shows low oil level service with aviation grade engine oil SAE 40 above 40 F and SAE 10W30 or SAE 20 below 40 F M...

Page 37: ...y maintenance of the filter is recommended NOSE GEAR TORQUE LINKS Lubricate When operating under dusty conditions more frequent lubrication is recommended EACH 100 HOURS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS Check a...

Page 38: ...icient low cost service PUBLICATIONS Included in your aircraft file are various manuals which describe the operation of the equipment in your aircraft These manuals plus many other supplies that are a...

Page 39: ...lean mix ture from 2500 feet to 12 500 feet All figures are based on zero wind 22 5 and 35 0 gallons of fuel for cruise McCauley 1A101 DCM6948 propeller 1600 pounds gross weight and standard atmosphe...

Page 40: ...5 73 82 91 100 109 118 127 136 Flaps Down IAS 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 CAS 49 55 63 72 81 89 98 Figure 5 1 I Power Off STALLING SPEEDS MPH CAS I Gross Weig I ANGLE OF BANK I 1600 lbs ffe I l o IAu I ICON...

Page 41: ...RATE OF I FUEL CLIMB FT MIN S L GAL 69 I 440 I 1 6 AT 10000 FT 23 F CLIMB 5 AS MPHrATE OF I FUEL FT MIN S L GAL 65 I 220 I 3 0 Flaps retracted full throttle mixture leaned to smooth operation above 50...

Page 42: ...___ 2300 49 93 3 8 5 9 9 2 550 860 2200 43 84 3 4 6 6 10 3 560 870 I I _ 1 f 2100 37 71 3 0 7 5 11 7 540 835 7500 2700 74 117 5 5 4 1 6 3 480 745 2600 66 Ill 4 9 4 6 7 1 505 790 2500 58 105 4 4 5 1 7...

Page 43: ...i w w z w I w 0 CD I J C w J MAXIMUM GLIDE SPEED 65 MPH IAS PROPELLER WINDMILLING FLAPS UP ZERO WIND 12 000 10 000 8000 6000 4000 2000 5 10 15 20 GROUND DISTANCE STATUTE MILES Figure 5 5 5 5...

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Page 45: ...g range fuel tanks are available to replace the standard wings and fuel tanks for greater endurance and range Each tank has a total capacity of 19 gallons Usable fuel in each long range tank for all f...

Page 46: ...r transmitter and the down position selects the lower transmitter TRU E A IRSPEED INDICATOR A true airspeed indicator is available to replace the standard airspeed indicator in your airplane The true...

Page 47: ...iations The rudder action effectively cor rects adverse yaw induced by the ailerons The wing leveler system has manual roll trim capabilities which may be used to compensate for asymmetrical loading o...

Page 48: ...m can be easily overpowered servo forces C lUld significantly alter the manual feel of the aileron control especially should a malfuriction occur FUEL TANK QUICK DRAIN VALVE KIT Two fuel tank quick dr...

Page 49: ...Take Off 1 2 2 8 magneto check 2 8 warm up 2 8 Brake Master Cylinders 4 7 Brake System Parking 2 5 c Cabin Air and Heat Controls 1 4 Cabin Heating and Ventilating System 2 5 Capacity baggage inside c...

Page 50: ...eight inside cover Engine inside cover before starting 1 1 Index 2 instrument markings 3 3 oil dipstick 4 6 oil filler 4 6 op ration limitations 3 2 primer 2 2 starting 1 1 2 7 Equipment Cold Weather...

Page 51: ...ht Landing 2 5 Limitations airspeed 3 2 engine operation 3 2 Loading Power inside cover Loading Graph 3 5 Loading Problem Sample 3 4 Long Range Fuel Tanks 6 1 Lubrication and Servicing Procedures 4 6...

Page 52: ...Switch 6 2 Range inside cover Registration Number Aircraft 1 4 Regulator Voltage 2 4 s Sample Loading Problem 3 4 Secure Aircraft 1 3 Service Ceiling inside cover Servicing and Lubrication 4 6 Servici...

Page 53: ...l Wheel Elevator 1 4 True Airspeed Indicator 6 2 Turn Coordinator 1 4 u Utility Category Maneuvers 3 1 v Vacuum System Air Filter 4 7 Vacuum System Oil Separator 4 7 Vertical Speed Indicator 1 4 w Wei...

Page 54: ...is not established for replacements Replacements are warranted for the remainder of the applicable six 6 or twelve 12 months original warranty period The repair or replacement of defec tive parts und...

Page 55: ...MOTORS SPECIFICATION MHS 24A MUST BE USED CAPACITY OF ENGINE SUMP 6 QUARTS DO NOT OPERATE ON LESS THAN 4 QUARTS TO MINIMIZE LOSS OF OIL THROUGH BREATHER FILL TO 5 QUART LEVEL FOR NORMAL FLIGHTS OF LES...

Page 56: ...C essna TAKE Y O U R C F SS N A H O M 1 0 SERVICE A f T H E S I G O F 1 H i C E S S N A S H I ELD CESSNA A I R CRAFT C O M P A N Y W I C HITA K A N S A S I I 1 f f...

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