Cessna 150G, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... P E O P L E BUY A N D PL V C E S S N A A I R P L A N E S T H A N A N Y O T H E R M A K E 19 67 N3177J RE PRINT WORLD S LARGEST PRO DUCER OF G E N E R A AVIATION AIRCRAFT SINCE 1956 OWNER S MANUAL C E S S N A ...

Page 2: ...CESSNA PO 2 6 7 8 9 6 LOT 1 0 1 5 8 4 S P N 1 4 0 0 5 4 1 LOC 00CE 8 9 0 0 0 0 9 SNP 150C 1967 OWNERS MANUAL ...

Page 3: ... Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle 1385 ft 1385 ft LANDING Landing Roll 445 ft 445 ft Total Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle 1075 ft 1075 ft EMPTY WEIGHT Approximate Standard Trainer With Standard Fuel Tanks 975 lbs 1005 lbs 1060 lbs With Long Range Fuel Tanks 980 lbs 1010 lbs 1065 lbs BAGGAGE 120 lbs 120 lbs WING LOADING Pounds Sq Foot 10 2 10 2 POWER LOADING Pounds HP 16 0 16 0 FUEL CAPACITY Total Standa...

Page 4: ...a 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 EQUIPMENT to provide you with the most efficient and accurate workmanship possible A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS on hand when you need them THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERV ICI...

Page 5: ...ed and an optional flashing beacon installed Overall length of airplane with optional bullet shaped propeller spinner When standard propeller spinner is Installed length is 23 8 7 V i MAX 33 4 2 3 9 1 0 0 7 0 3 2 8 J 6 5 9 M A X PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS ii ...

Page 6: ...LOW UP SYSTEM 4 8 SECTION V OPERATIONAL DATA 5 1 SECTION VI OPTIONAL SYSTEMS 6 1 ALPHABETICAL INDEX Index l This manual describes the operation and performance of the Standard Model 150 the Trainer and the Commuter Equip ment described as Optional denotes that the subject equipment is optional on the Standard airplane Much of this equipment is standard on the Trainer and Commuter 111 ...

Page 7: ...er drain knob and drain a two ounce quantity of fuel from the fuel strainer to check for presence of water and sediment e Check nosewheel strut and tire for proper inflation f Disconnect nose tie down a Remove gust lock if installed b c a b Check main wheel tire for proper inflation Inspect airspeed static source hole on side of fuselage for stoppage left side only Disconnect wing tic down a b c C...

Page 8: ...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 unconventional characteristics or operations that need to be mastered All controls respond in the normal way within the entire range of operation All airspeeds mentioned in Sections I and II are indicated airspeeds Cor...

Page 9: ...F F setting Cabin Doors Latched Flight Instruments and Radios Set T A K E O F F N O R M A L T A K E O F F 1 Wing Flaps Up 2 Carburetor Heat Cold 3 Throttle Full O P E N 4 Elevator Control Lift nose wheel at 50 MPH 5 Climb Speed 7 2 MPH until all obstacles are cleared then set up climb speed as shown in NORMAL C L I M B paragraph M A X I M U M P E R F O R M A N C E TAKE OFF 1 Wing Flaps U p 2 Carbu...

Page 10: ...RE LANDING 1 Mixture Rich 2 Carburetor Heat Apply full heat before closing throttle 3 Airspeed 65 to 75 MPH 4 Wing Flaps A s desired below 100 MPH 5 Airspeed 60 to 70 MPH flaps extended N O R M A L LANDING 1 Touch Down Main wheels first 2 Landing Roll Lower nose wheel gently 3 Braking Minimum required AFTER L A N D I N G 1 Wing Flaps U p 2 Carburetor Heat Cold SECURE AIRCRAFT 1 Mixture Idle cut of...

Page 11: ...Speed Indicator Opt 17 Optional Instrument Space 29 Carburetor A i r Heat Control 6 Gyro Horizon Opt 18 Suction Gage Opt 30 Omni Course Indicator Opt 7 Compass Correction Card 19 Optional Instrument Space 31 Parking Brake Control 8 Optional Radio 20 Map Compartment 32 Clock 9 Magnetic Compass 21 Fuse Circuit Breaker Panel 33 Ignition Switch 0 Fuel Quantity Indicator Left 22 Cigar Lighter 34 Starte...

Page 12: ...e 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 service information refer to Lubrication and Servicing Procedures in Section IV FUEL STRAINER D R A I N K N O B Refer to fuel strainer servicing procedure Section IV F U E L Q U A N T I T Y D A T A U S G...

Page 13: ...2 2 Figure 2 3 SCHEMATIC FUEL SYSTEM CARBURETOR TO ENGINE CYLINDERS MIXTURE CONTROL KNOB ENGINE PRIMER TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FUEL STRAINER O N OFF 22 5 GALS FUEL RIGHT FUEL TANK LEFT FUEL TANK ...

Page 14: ... clock fuse is located adjacent to the battery The circuits controlled by each fuse are indicated above each fuse retainer Fuse capacity is indicated on each fuse retainer cap Fuses are removed by pressing the fuse retainers inward and rotating them counterclockwise until they disengage The faulty fuse may then be lifted out and replaced Spare fuses are held in a clip on the inside of the map comp...

Page 15: ... H DIODE f CAPACITOR MECHANICAL C O N N E C T I O N T O D O M E L I G H T O P T C O U R T E S Y L I G H T S T O N A V I G A T I O N L I G H T S TO T U R N BANK I N D I C A T O R OPT T O I N S T R U M E N T LIGH T O FUEL Q U A N T I T Y I N D I C A T O R S M A G N E T Figure 5 4 5 4 FLAPS R E G U L A T O R GEN 60 LAND LTS A L T E R N A T O R A A G s F A M M E T E R CLOCK F B A T T E R Y BATTERY C O...

Page 16: ...arking brake pull out on the parking brake knob apply and release toe pressure to the pedals and then release the parking brake knob To release the parking brake apply and release toe pressure on the pedals while checking to see that the parking brake knob is full in STARTING ENGINE Ordinarily the engine starts easily with one or two strokes of primer in warm temperatures to six strokes in cold we...

Page 17: ...D NEUTRAL ELEVATOR mm USE DOWN AILERON ON LEFT WING AND DOWN ELEVATOR WIND DIRECTION NOTE Strong quartering tailwinds require caution Avoid sudden bursts of the throttle and sharp braking when the airplane Is in this attitude Use the steer able nose wheel and rudder to maintain direction 5 6 Figure 5 4 ...

Page 18: ... should be done at low engine speed to avoid abrasion and stone damage to the propeller tips The nose wheel is designed to automatically center straight ahead when the nose strut is fully extended In the event the nose strut is over inflated and the airplane is loaded to a rearward center of gravity posi tion it may be necessary to partially compress the strut to permit steer ing This can be accom...

Page 19: ...d run smoothly and turn approx imately 2375 to 2475 RPM with carburetor heat off Full throttle runups over loose gravel are especially harmful to pro peller tips When take offs must be made over a gravel surface it is very important that the throttle be advanced slowly This allows the air plane to start rolling before high RPM is developed and the gravel will be blown back of the propeller rather ...

Page 20: ...n normal then pulled off abruptly to prevent possible settling back to the runway while drifting When clear of the ground make a coordinated turn into the wind to correct for drift CLIMB CLIMB DATA For detailed data see Maximum Rate of Climb Data chart in Section V CLIMB SPEEDS Normal climbs are conducted at 75 to 80 MPH with flaps up and full throttle for best engine cooling The mixture should be...

Page 21: ... the same power This is illustrated in the following table for 70 power O P T I M U M CRUISE P E R F O R M A N C E A L T I T U D E RPM T R U E A I R S P E E D Sea Level 2430 111 5000 feet 2550 116 9000 feet Full Throttle 120 STALLS The stall characteristics are conventional for the flaps up and flaps down condition Slight elevator buffeting may occur just before the stall with flaps down The stall...

Page 22: ...ion can hinder nose wheel alignment with the airplane ground track in a drifting crosswind landing at touchdown and during ground roll This can be counteracted by firmly lowering the nose wheel to the ground after initial contact This action partially com presses the nose strut permitting nose wheel swiveling and positive ground steering COLD WEATHER OPERATION Prior to starting on cold mornings it...

Page 23: ...engine until it is run ning smoothly or alternately pump throttle rapidly over first 1 4 of total travel 7 Pull carburetor air heat knob full on after engine has started Leave on until engine is running smoothly 8 Lock primer NOTE If the engine does not start during the first few attempts or if engine firing diminishes in strength it is probable that the spark plugs have been frosted over Preheat ...

Page 24: ...ine RPM If the engine accelerates smoothly and the oil pressure remains normal and steady the airplane is ready for take off When operating in sub zero temperature avoid using partial carbu retor heat Partial heat may increase the carburetor air temperature to the 32 to 70 range where icing is critical under certain atmospheric conditions Refer to Section VI for cold weather equipment 2 13 ...

Page 25: ...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 acquisition of various certificates such as commercial pilot in strument pilot and flight instructor certain maneuvers are required by the FAA All of these maneuvers are permitted in this airplane when op erated ...

Page 26: ...esign and will build up speed quickly with the nose down Proper speed control is an essential requirement for execution of any maneuver and care should always be exercised to avoid excessive speed which in turn can impose excessive loads In the execution of all maneuvers avoid abrupt use of controls The following are the certificated calibrated airspeed limits for the Cessna 150 AIRSPEED L I M I T...

Page 27: ...e WEIGHT AND BALANCE 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 airplane use the Sample Prob lem Loading Graph and Center of Gravity Moment Envelope as follows Take the licensed Empty Weight and Moment 1000 from the Weight and Balance Data sheet plus any changes...

Page 28: ... FUEL STANDARD TANKS 22 5 GAL MAX 6 GAL BAGGAGE IN AREA 0 OR PASSENGER ON CHILD S SEAT 120 MAX BAGGAGE IN AREA f 40 MAX 5 MAX 22 5 MAX L O A D I N G GRAPH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MOMENT IOOO POUND INCHES g S Eh w A w o J 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 20 20 10 10 0 0 1 ...

Page 29: ... a m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e l o a d s tie d o w n net a t t a c h p o i n t s Hs A argo tie down net is provided to secure baggage in the baggage area The net attaches to six tie down rings Two rings are located on the floor Just aft of the seat backs and one ring is located two inches above the floor on each cabin wall at the aft end of area Two additional rings are located at the top aft ...

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Page 31: ...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 the tow bar never exceed the turning angle of 30 either side of center or damage to the gear will result MOORING YOUR AIRPLANE Proper tie down is the best precaution against damage to your parked airplane by...

Page 32: ...k 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 cloth since this builds up an electrostatic charge which attracts dust Waxing with a good commercial wax will finish the clean ing job A thin even coat of wax polished out by hand with clean soft flc nel...

Page 33: ...shed 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 aircraft aluminum polish After cleaning and periodically thereafter waxing with a good auto motive wax will preserve the bright appearance and retard corrosion Regular waxing is especially recommended fo...

Page 34: ... Volatil solvents such as mentioned in paragraphs on care of the windshield mu never be used since they soften and craze the plastic INSPECTION SERVICE AND INSPECTION PERIODS With your airplane you will receive an Owner s Service Policy Cou pons attached to the policy entitle you to an initial inspection and the first 100 hour inspection at no charge If you take delivery from your Dealer he will p...

Page 35: ...re that 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 Station License Form FCC 404 if transmitter installed B To be carried in the aircraft at all times 1 Weight and Balance and associated papers latest copy of the Repair and Alteration Form Form FAA...

Page 36: ...il level service with aviation grade engine oil SAE 40 above 40 F and SAE 10W30 or SAE 20 below 40 F Multi viscosity oil with a range of SAE 10W30 is recommended for improved starting in cold weather Detergent or dispersant oil con forming to Continental Motors Specification MHS 24 must be used Your Cessna Dealer can supply approved brands of oil NOTE To promote faster ring seating and improved oi...

Page 37: ...the filter is recommended NOSE GEAR TORQUE LINKS Lubricate EACH 100 HOURS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS Check and fill SHIMMY DAMPENER Check and fill FUEL STRAINER Disassemble and clean FUEL TANK SUMP DRAINS Drain water and sediment FUEL LINE DRAIN PLUG Drain water and sediment VACUUM SYSTEM OIL SEPARATOR OPT Clean SUCTION RELIEF VALVE INLET SCREEN OPT Clean EACH 500 HOURS VACUUM SYSTEM AIR FILTER OPT Re...

Page 38: ... 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 applicable to your aircraft are available from your Cessna Dealer and for your convenience are listed below OWNER S MANUALS FOR YOUR AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS 300 SERIES SERVICE MANUALS A N D PARTS CATALOGS FOR Y...

Page 39: ... 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 1A100 MCM6950 propeller 1600 pounds gross weight and standard atmospheric conditions Mixture is leaned to maximum RPM Allowances for fuel reserve head winds take offs and climb and variations in mixture leaning technique should be made as no allowances are shown on the chart Other in...

Page 40: ...S 51 57 65 73 82 91 100 109 118 127 136 Flaps Down IAS CAS 49 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 55 63 72 81 89 98 P o w e r O f f STALLING SPEEDS ANGLE OF BANK G r o s s W e i g h t 1600 lbs 0 20 40 60 CONDITION F l a p s UP 55 57 63 78 F l a p s 2 0 49 57 56 7 0 48 49 54 67 F l a p s 40 Figure 5 2 5 2 ...

Page 41: ...OF CLIMB FT MIN FUEL USED FROM S L GAL IAS MPH RATE OF CLIMB FT MIN FUEL USED FROM S L GAL 1600 72 580 0 6 69 370 1 8 66 160 3 5 NOTES 1 Flaps retracted full throttle mixture leaned to smooth operation above 5000 ft 2 Fuel used includes warm up and take off allowances 3 For hot weather decrease rate of climb 15 ft min for each 10 F above standard day temperature for particular altitude n i C A M r...

Page 42: ...75 7500 2700 76 123 5 7 3 9 6 1 485 755 2600 68 117 5 1 4 4 6 8 515 805 2500 61 111 4 6 4 9 7 6 540 845 2400 55 104 4 2 5 4 8 3 555 865 2300 50 97 3 8 5 9 9 1 565 880 2200 46 90 3 6 6 3 9 7 560 875 2100 44 85 3 4 6 6 10 2 560 870 10 000 2700 71 122 5 3 4 2 6 6 515 805 2600 64 116 4 8 4 7 7 3 540 840 2500 58 109 4 4 5 1 8 0 560 870 2400 52 101 4 0 5 6 8 7 565 880 2300 48 94 3 7 6 0 9 4 565 885 2200...

Page 43: ...MAXIMUM GLIDE speed 65 m p h ias p r o p e l l e r w i n d m i l l i n g f l a p s up z e r o w i n d Figure 5 5 2 5 GROUND DISTANCE STATUTE MILES 0 5 10 15 2 0 12 000 10 000 8000 6000 4 0 0 0 2000 0 ...

Page 44: ...r f o r a complete list of available optional equipment LONG RANGE FUEL TANKS Special wings with long range fuel tanks a r e available to replace the standard wings and fuel tanks f o r greater endurance and range Each tank has a total capacity of 19 gallons Usable fuel in each long range tank for all flight conditions is 17 5 gallons COLD WEATHER EQUIPMENT WINTERIZATION KIT For continuous operati...

Page 45: ...used TRUE AIRSPEED INDICATOR A true airspeed indicator is available to replace the standard airspeed indicator in your airplane The true airspeed indicator has a calibrated rotatable ring which works in conjunction with the airspeed indicator dial in a manner similar to the operation of a flight computer TO OBTAIN TRUE AIRSPEED rotate ring until pressure altitude is aligned with outside air temper...

Page 46: ...Take Off 1 2 2 7 magneto check 2 7 warm up 2 7 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 cover fuel inside covers oil inside covers Carburetor 2 2 air filter 4 7 air heat control 1 4 Care exterior 4 2 4 3 interior 4 3 propeller 4 3 Center of Gravity Moment Envelope 3 6 Check List Servicing ...

Page 47: ...4 2 4 switches 1 4 Elevator Trim Control Wheel 1 4 Empty Weight inside cover Engine inside cover before starting 1 1 instrument markings 3 3 oil dipstick 4 6 oil fiUer 4 6 operation limitations 3 2 primer 2 2 starting 1 1 2 5 Equipment Cold Weather 6 1 Exterior Care 4 2 4 3 Exterior Inspection Diagram iv F File Aircraft 4 5 Filler Oil 4 6 Filter Carburetor Air 4 7 Filter Oil 4 7 Flashing Beacon 2 ...

Page 48: ... Landing 2 3 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 M Magnetic Compass 1 4 Magnetos 2 4 Maneuvers Utility Category 3 1 Map Compartment 1 4 Markings Instrument 3 3 Master Cylinders Brake 4 7 Master Switch 1 4 2 4 Maximum Glide 5 5 Maximum Performance Clim...

Page 49: ...r Rate of Climb Data Table 5 3 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 Servicing Intervals Check List 4 7 Servicing Requirements Table inside back cover Shimmy Dampener 4 7 Short Field Landing 2 11 Shut Off Valve Fuel 2 2 Specifications Performance inside cover Speed inside co...

Page 50: ... Indicator 6 2 Turn and Bank Indicator 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 Weight empty inside cover gross inside cover 3 1 Weight and Balance 3 3 center of gravity envelope 3 6 loading graph 3 5 sample loading problem 3 4 Wheel Bearings 4 7 Windshield Windows 4 2 Wing Flap Switch 1 4 Wing Loading inside...

Page 51: ... MOTORS SPECIFICATION MHS 24 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 LESS THAN 3 HOURS FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT FILL TO 6 QUARTS IF OPTIONAL OIL FILTER IS INSTALLED ONE ADDITIONAL QUART IS REQUIRED WHEN THE FILTER ELEMENT IS CHANGED HYDRAULIC FLUID MIL H 5606 HYDRAULIC FLUID T...