Cessna 150 STANDARD, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...LY CESSNA AIRPLANES THAN ANY OTHER MAKE 1967 WORLD S LARGEST PRO OWNER S o 4G NC RA MANUAL SINCE 1956 Intentional Spins and other Aerobatic Maneuvers prohibited per AD 2009 10 09 R2 NOTE This does not prohibit intentional stalls ...

Page 2: ... 5 QUART LEVEL FOR NORMAL FLIGHTS OF LESS TAKE OFF THAN 3 HOURS FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT FILL TO Ground Run 735 ft 735 ft 6 QUARTS IF OPTIONAL OIL FILTER IS INSTALLED Total Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle 1385 ft 1385 ft ONE ADDITIONAL QUART IS REQUIRED WHEN THE LANDING FILTER ELEMENT IS CHANGED Landing Roll 445 ft 445 ft Total Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle 1075 ft 1075 ft EMPTY WEIGHT Approximate Standard...

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 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 ICIN...

Page 4: ...gear depressed and an optional flashing beacon installed Overal11ength of airplane with optional bullet shaped propeller spinner When standard propeller spinner is installed length is 23 8 7 MAX 23 9 10 D PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS ii 7 0 6 6 ii ...

Page 5: ...W UP SYSTEM 4 8 SECTION V OPERATIONAL DATA 5 1 SECTION VI OPTIONAL SYSTEMS 6 1 A LPH A BET IC A L INDEX Index 1 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 iii ...

Page 6: ...h and check fuel quantity c Check carburetor air filter for restrictions by indicators then turn master switch off dust or other foreign matter b Check ignition switch OFF d On first flight of day and after each refueling c Check fuel valve handle ON pull strainer drain knob and drain a two d Remove control wheel lock ounce quantity of fuel trom the fuel strainer to check for presence of water and...

Page 7: ...r 2 4 points that you should know for a typical flight Power inside cover Starter Handle 1 4 2 4 Power Loading inside cover Starting Engine 1 1 2 5 The flight and operational characteristics of your airplane are normal Primer Engine 1 4 2 2 before 1 1 in all respects There are no unconventional characteristics or operations Principal Dimensions ii Strainer Fuel 2 1 2 2 4 6 4 7 that need to be mast...

Page 8: ... Off vertical speed 1 4 1 2 Indicators Fuel Quantity 1 4 3 3 Maximum Rate of Climb Data 5 3 TAKE OF F Ignition Switch 1 4 2 4 Mixture Control Knob 1 4 2 2 Inspection Diagram Exterior iv Moment Envelope Center of NORMAL TAKE OFF Inspection Service and Inspection Gravity 3 6 1 Wing Flaps Up Periods 4 4 Mooring Your Airplane 4 1 2 Carburetor Heat Cold Instrument Markings Engine 3 3 3 Throttle Full OP...

Page 9: ...r Oil 4 7 3 Airspeed 65 to 75 MPH Flashing Beacon 2 3 4 Wing Flaps As desired below 100 MPH Fuel System 2 1 5 Airspeed 60 to 70 MPH flaps extended E capacity inside covers carburetor 2 2 Electrical System 2 3 fuel line drain plug 4 7 NORM ALL AND ING alternator 2 4 fuel tanks 2 2 ammeter 1 4 2 3 2 4 fuel tank fillers 4 6 1 Touch Down Main wheels first hattery 2 4 4 7 fuel tank sump drains 4 7 2 La...

Page 10: ...ge 25 Mixture Control Knob Baggage Capacity inside cover maximum rate of climb data 2 AirspeedIndicator 14 OilTemperatureGage 26 Throttle Baggage Loading Tie Down 324 5 3 r e etÌnd B yr n cator Opt AFume ue tityIndicator Right Ehnr craTrimeChonStro1Wheel Battery 2 4 4 7 ROrmal 1 2 5 Vertical Speed Indicator Opt 17 Optional Instrument Space 29 Carburetor Air Heat Control Battery Contactor 2 4 Clock...

Page 11: ...replace the standard airspeed From these tanks fuel flows by gravity through a fuel shutoff valve and indicator in your airplane The true airspeed indicator has a calibrated fuel strainer to the carburetor rotatable ring which works in conjunction with the airspeed indicator dial in a manner similar to the operation of a flight computer Refer to figure 2 2 for fuel quantity data For fuel system se...

Page 12: ...t of available optional equipment RENER LONG RANGE FUELTANKS Special wings with long range fuel tanks are available to replace the EER 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 flight conditions is 17 5 gallons THROTTLE COLD WEATHER EQUIPMENT FUEL CARBURETOR s SYSTEM WINTERIZATION KIT TO EN...

Page 13: ...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 compa...

Page 14: ...K PITOT HT TO PITOT HEAT BATTERY SYSTEM OPT O 5 10 15 20 TO RADIO OPT GRouND DISTANCE STATUTE MILES STARTER RADIO HANDLE BATTERY RADIO TO RADIO OPT Figure 5 5 CONTACTOR TO RADIO OPT RADIO TO DOME LIGHT OPT COURTESY LIGHTS MASTER SWITCH NAV STARTER LTS TO NAVIGATION LIGHTS TJ NAVI ATION IGNITION LIGHI FUSE SWITCH TO TURN BANK INDICATOR OPT CODE CIRCUIT BREAKER I TO INSTRUMENT LIGHTS e FUSE ST DIODE...

Page 15: ... 6 6 10 2 560 870 To set parking brake pull out on the parking brake 1mob apply and release toe pressure to the pedals and then release the parking brake 10 000 2700 71 122 5 3 4 2 6 6 515 805 knOb To release the parking brake apply and release toe pressure on 6 44 00 8 o the pedals while checking to see that the parking brake knob is full in 2400 52 101 4 0 5 6 8 7 565 880 2300 48 94 3 7 6 0 9 4 ...

Page 16: ...PH RATE OF FUEL LBS CLIMB USED CLIMB USED CLIMB USED FT MIN GAL FT MIN S L FT MIN S L 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 LANDING DISTANCE...

Page 17: ...ver loose gravel or cinders 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 Power Of f STALL INGSPEEDS MPH CAS 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 ANGLE OF BANK tion it inay be ne...

Page 18: ...0 feet All figures are based on zero wind 22 5 and 35 0 gallons of fuel for cruise McCauley 1A100 MCM6950 Full throttle runups over loose gravel are especially harmful to pro propeller 1600 pounds gross weight and standard atmospheric conditions peller tips When take offs must be made over a gravel surface it is Mixture is leaned to maximum RPM Allowances for fuel reserve head very important that ...

Page 19: ...ircraft file are various manuals which describe the b operation of the equipment in your aircraft These manuals plus possi le settling back to the runway while drifting When clear of the many other supplies that are applicable to your aircraft are available ground make a coordinated turn into the wind to correct for drift from your Cessna Dealer and for your convenience are listed below OWNER S MA...

Page 20: ...in the following table for 709 opower EACH 100 HOURS OPTIMUM CRUISE PERFORMANCE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS Check and fill ALTITUDE RPM TRUE AIRSPEED SHIMMY DAMPENER Check and fill FUEL STRAINER Disassemble and clean FUEL TANK SUMP DRAINS Drain water and sediment Sea Level 2430 111 FUEL LINE DRAIN PLUG Drain water and sediment 5000 feet 2550 116 VACUUM SYSTEM OIL SEPARATOR OPT Clean 9000 feet Full Thro...

Page 21: ...n be counteracted by firmly lowering the nose wheel to the ground after initial contact This action partially com OIL FILLER presses the nose strut permitting nose wheel swiveling and positive When preflight check shows low oil level service with aviation grade ground steering 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 recommend...

Page 22: ...age starter and continue to prime engine until it is run 2 Aircraft Registration Certificate Form FAA 500A ning smoothly or alternately pump throttle rapidly over first 3 Aircraft Radio Station License Form FCC 404 if transmitter 1 4 of total travel installed 7 Pull carburetor air heat knob full on after engine has started Leave on until engine is running smoothly B To be carried in the aircraft a...

Page 23: ...etting the fabric keep the foam as dry as possible and remove it with a vacuum cleaner The plastic trim instrument panel and control knobs need only be wiped off with a damp cloth Oil and grease on the control wheel and con trol knobs can be removed with a cloth moistened with kerosene Volatili solvents such as mentioned in paragraphs on care of the windshield mu never be used since they soften an...

Page 24: ... be disregarded 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 MANEUVERS UTILITY CATEGORY ing job A thin even coat of wax polished out by hand with clean soft fli ...

Page 25: ...changes are necessary for execution of any maneuver and care should always be exercised to and about other seasonal and periodic services avoid excessive speed which in turn can impose excessive loads In the execution of all maneuvers avoid abrupt use of controls GROUND HANDLING AIRSPEEDL IMITATION S The airplane is most easily and safely maneuvered by hand with a tow bar attached to the nose whee...

Page 26: ...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 o o o o o o o o o o and Balance Data sheet plus any changes ...

Page 27: ... DS TIE DOWN NET ATTACH POINTS A cargo 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 1 Two additional rings are located at the top aft end of area At least four rings should be used to rest...

Page 28: ... DS TIE DOWN NET ATTACH POINTS A cargo 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 1 Two additional rings are located at the top aft end of area At least four rings should be used to rest...

Page 29: ...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 o o o o o o o o o o and Balance Data sheet plus any changes ...

Page 30: ...changes are necessary for execution of any maneuver and care should always be exercised to and about other seasonal and periodic services avoid excessive speed which in turn can impose excessive loads In the execution of all maneuvers avoid abrupt use of controls GROUND HANDLING AIRSPEEDL IMITATION S The airplane is most easily and safely maneuvered by hand with a tow bar attached to the nose whee...

Page 31: ... be disregarded 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 MANEUVERS UTILITY CATEGORY ing job A thin even coat of wax polished out by hand with clean soft fli ...

Page 32: ...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 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 for a...

Page 33: ...etting the fabric keep the foam as dry as possible and remove it with a vacuum cleaner The plastic trim instrument panel and control knobs need only be wiped off with a damp cloth Oil and grease on the control wheel and con trol knobs can be removed with a cloth moistened with kerosene Volatili solvents such as mentioned in paragraphs on care of the windshield mu never be used since they soften an...

Page 34: ...age starter and continue to prime engine until it is run 2 Aircraft Registration Certificate Form FAA 500A ning smoothly or alternately pump throttle rapidly over first 3 Aircraft Radio Station License Form FCC 404 if transmitter 1 4 of total travel installed 7 Pull carburetor air heat knob full on after engine has started Leave on until engine is running smoothly B To be carried in the aircraft a...

Page 35: ...n be counteracted by firmly lowering the nose wheel to the ground after initial contact This action partially com OIL FILLER presses the nose strut permitting nose wheel swiveling and positive When preflight check shows low oil level service with aviation grade ground steering 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 recommend...

Page 36: ...in the following table for 709 opower EACH 100 HOURS OPTIMUM CRUISE PERFORMANCE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS Check and fill ALTITUDE RPM TRUE AIRSPEED SHIMMY DAMPENER Check and fill FUEL STRAINER Disassemble and clean FUEL TANK SUMP DRAINS Drain water and sediment Sea Level 2430 111 FUEL LINE DRAIN PLUG Drain water and sediment 5000 feet 2550 116 VACUUM SYSTEM OIL SEPARATOR OPT Clean 9000 feet Full Thro...

Page 37: ...ircraft file are various manuals which describe the b operation of the equipment in your aircraft These manuals plus possi le settling back to the runway while drifting When clear of the many other supplies that are applicable to your aircraft are available ground make a coordinated turn into the wind to correct for drift from your Cessna Dealer and for your convenience are listed below OWNER S MA...

Page 38: ...0 feet All figures are based on zero wind 22 5 and 35 0 gallons of fuel for cruise McCauley 1A100 MCM6950 Full throttle runups over loose gravel are especially harmful to pro propeller 1600 pounds gross weight and standard atmospheric conditions peller tips When take offs must be made over a gravel surface it is Mixture is leaned to maximum RPM Allowances for fuel reserve head very important that ...

Page 39: ...ver loose gravel or cinders 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 Power Of f STALL INGSPEEDS MPH CAS 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 ANGLE OF BANK tion it inay be ne...

Page 40: ...PH RATE OF FUEL LBS CLIMB USED CLIMB USED CLIMB USED FT MIN GAL FT MIN S L FT MIN S L 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 LANDING DISTANCE...

Page 41: ... 6 6 10 2 560 870 To set parking brake pull out on the parking brake 1mob apply and release toe pressure to the pedals and then release the parking brake 10 000 2700 71 122 5 3 4 2 6 6 515 805 knOb To release the parking brake apply and release toe pressure on 6 44 00 8 o the pedals while checking to see that the parking brake knob is full in 2400 52 101 4 0 5 6 8 7 565 880 2300 48 94 3 7 6 0 9 4 ...

Page 42: ...K PITOT HT TO PITOT HEAT BATTERY SYSTEM OPT O 5 10 15 20 TO RADIO OPT GRouND DISTANCE STATUTE MILES STARTER RADIO HANDLE BATTERY RADIO TO RADIO OPT Figure 5 5 CONTACTOR TO RADIO OPT RADIO TO DOME LIGHT OPT COURTESY LIGHTS MASTER SWITCH NAV STARTER LTS TO NAVIGATION LIGHTS TJ NAVI ATION IGNITION LIGHI FUSE SWITCH TO TURN BANK INDICATOR OPT CODE CIRCUIT BREAKER I TO INSTRUMENT LIGHTS e FUSE ST DIODE...

Page 43: ...t of available optional equipment RENER LONG RANGE FUELTANKS Special wings with long range fuel tanks are available to replace the EER 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 flight conditions is 17 5 gallons THROTTLE COLD WEATHER EQUIPMENT FUEL CARBURETOR s SYSTEM WINTERIZATION KIT TO EN...

Page 44: ...replace the standard airspeed From these tanks fuel flows by gravity through a fuel shutoff valve and indicator in your airplane The true airspeed indicator has a calibrated fuel strainer to the carburetor rotatable ring which works in conjunction with the airspeed indicator dial in a manner similar to the operation of a flight computer Refer to figure 2 2 for fuel quantity data For fuel system se...

Page 45: ...ge 25 Mixture Control Knob Baggage Capacity inside cover maximum rate of climb data 2 AirspeedIndicator 14 OilTemperatureGage 26 Throttle Baggage Loading Tie Down 324 5 3 r e etÌnd B yr n cator Opt AFume ue tityIndicator Right Ehnr craTrimeChonStro1Wheel Battery 2 4 4 7 ROrmal 1 2 5 Vertical Speed Indicator Opt 17 Optional Instrument Space 29 Carburetor Air Heat Control Battery Contactor 2 4 Clock...

Page 46: ...r Oil 4 7 3 Airspeed 65 to 75 MPH Flashing Beacon 2 3 4 Wing Flaps As desired below 100 MPH Fuel System 2 1 5 Airspeed 60 to 70 MPH flaps extended E capacity inside covers carburetor 2 2 Electrical System 2 3 fuel line drain plug 4 7 NORM ALL AND ING alternator 2 4 fuel tanks 2 2 ammeter 1 4 2 3 2 4 fuel tank fillers 4 6 1 Touch Down Main wheels first hattery 2 4 4 7 fuel tank sump drains 4 7 2 La...

Page 47: ... Off vertical speed 1 4 1 2 Indicators Fuel Quantity 1 4 3 3 Maximum Rate of Climb Data 5 3 TAKE OF F Ignition Switch 1 4 2 4 Mixture Control Knob 1 4 2 2 Inspection Diagram Exterior iv Moment Envelope Center of NORMAL TAKE OFF Inspection Service and Inspection Gravity 3 6 1 Wing Flaps Up Periods 4 4 Mooring Your Airplane 4 1 2 Carburetor Heat Cold Instrument Markings Engine 3 3 3 Throttle Full OP...

Page 48: ...r 2 4 points that you should know for a typical flight Power inside cover Starter Handle 1 4 2 4 Power Loading inside cover Starting Engine 1 1 2 5 The flight and operational characteristics of your airplane are normal Primer Engine 1 4 2 2 before 1 1 in all respects There are no unconventional characteristics or operations Principal Dimensions ii Strainer Fuel 2 1 2 2 4 6 4 7 that need to be mast...

Page 49: ...h and check fuel quantity c Check carburetor air filter for restrictions by indicators then turn master switch off dust or other foreign matter b Check ignition switch OFF d On first flight of day and after each refueling c Check fuel valve handle ON pull strainer drain knob and drain a two d Remove control wheel lock ounce quantity of fuel trom the fuel strainer to check for presence of water and...

Page 50: ... 5 QUART LEVEL FOR NORMAL FLIGHTS OF LESS TAKE OFF THAN 3 HOURS FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT FILL TO Ground Run 735 ft 735 ft 6 QUARTS IF OPTIONAL OIL FILTER IS INSTALLED Total Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle 1385 ft 1385 ft ONE ADDITIONAL QUART IS REQUIRED WHEN THE LANDING FILTER ELEMENT IS CHANGED Landing Roll 445 ft 445 ft Total Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle 1075 ft 1075 ft EMPTY WEIGHT Approximate Standard...

Page 51: ...ESSNA MORE PEOPLE BUY AND FLY CESSNA AIRPLANES THAN ANY OTHER MAKE 1967 WORLD S LARGEST PRO OWNER S o 4G NC RA MANUAL SINCE 1956 ...