1969-1976 Cessna 150 Series Service Manual (P/N D971C3-RAND-1600-7/75)
Cessna Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Cessna 150, Reims F150, Cessna A150
Sub-models / Variants: 150 Standard, 150 Trainer, 150 Commuter, 150 Commuter II, Reims/Cessna F150, 150 Aerobat, Reims/Cessna F150 Aerobat
Model Years: 1969–1976
Serial Numbers: 150J 15069309–15071128, 150K 15071129–15072003, 150L 15072004–15074850, 150M 15074851–15077006, F150J F15000390–F15000529, F150K F15000530–F15000658, F150L F15000659–F1501143, F150M F15001144–F15001248, A150K A1500001–A15000226, A150L A15000227–A1500609, A150M A1500524–A1500610, FA150K FA1500001–FA1500081, FA150L FA1500082–FA1500261, FA150M FA1500262–FA1500281
Technical Data:
- Gross weight: 1600 lb
- Engine model: Continental O-200 Series
- Propeller: 69" McCauley (Fixed Pitch)
- Standard fuel capacity: 26 gal total
- Long-range fuel capacity: 38 gal total
- Electrical system: 12 VDC
- Nose gear strut pressure (extended): 20 psi
- Main tire pressure: 21 psi
- Wing span: 32' 8-1/2" (Conventional), 33' 2" (Conical Camber)
Cessna Manual Features & Content Preview
- Covers 1969–1976 Cessna 150, Reims F150, and A150 aircraft, including Aerobat, Commuter, and Trainer variants
- Official 358-page OEM publication covering the O-200-powered light aircraft portfolio
- Document Reference: D971C3-13-RAND-1600-7/75 (Change 3, dated 15 June 1975), superseding all prior revisions
- Contains 47 detailed system exploded-view diagrams and 16 system-specific technical specification tables
Aircraft System Documentation
Navigating the maintenance requirements of the 1969–1976 Cessna 150 production range requires accurate factory data. This reference material breaks down structural support and technical maintenance for daily shop operations. It details the exact factory procedures for ground handling, hoisting, leveling, and parking. Mechanics will find comprehensive breakdowns of major airframe components. This includes the fuselage, wings, and empennage. Coverage extends to landing gear inspection and troubleshooting. You get specific wheel removal and brake assembly sequences. Extensive electrical wiring diagrams support the avionics and power systems. The text also covers specialized procedures for managing structural repairs and aircraft finishing.
Specification and Servicing Highlights
Pinpoint accurate technical data is critical for safe aviation maintenance. The text documents the standard wing configuration fuel capacity at 26 gallons. You will find the nose wheel landing gear strut pressure specified at 20 psi directly in the aircraft specification tables. The manual lists precise torque values for steel nuts on oil-free cadmium-plated threads, covering both fine and coarse series. It breaks down lubrication requirements by strict intervals. These cover daily, 50-hour, 100-hour, and 200-hour inspections for flight-critical components. Troubleshooting charts address common ramp issues like landing gear shimmy, uneven tire wear, and control wheel resistance. All technical information provided here serves strictly as a reference to evaluate the maintenance program. Aviation safety requires that any actual physical service, structural adjustments, or repairs on this equipment must only be performed by a certified aviation technician.
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