Cessna 150M - General Description

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Model 150 and Fl50-Series
Description . . . . .
Model A150 and FAl50-Series
1-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
1-2. MODEL 150 AND FI50-SERIES.
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1-3. DESCRIPTION. Cessna Model 150 and F150-
Series aircraft, described in this manual, are high-
wing monoplanes of all-metal, semimonocoque con-
struction. These aircraft are equipped with a fixed
tricycle landing gear. Through 1970 Models, they
are equipped with flat spring-steel main landing gear
struts and a steerable nose gear. Beginning with
1971 Models, these aircraft are equipped with tubu-
lar spring-steel main gear struts and a steerable
nose gear. The steerable nose gear is equipped with
an air/hydraulic fluid shl .• strut. Two-place seat-
ing is standard, and a double-width, fold-up auxiliary
rear seat may be installed as optional equipment.
Each Model 150 and Fl50-Series aircraft is equipped
with a four-cylinder, horizontally opposed, air-
cooled Continental or Rolls Royce engine, driving an
all-metal, fixed-pitch propeller. These aircraft fea-
ture a "wrap around" rear window and a swept-back
fin and rudder.
1-4. MODEL A150 and FAI50-SERIES.
1-5. DESCRIPTION. Aerobatic Model A150 and
F Al50-Series aircraft are a modification of the cur-
rently produced Model 150. Structure has been
Description . . . . .
Aircraft SpeCifications
Stations ...
Torque Values . . . .
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"beefed-up" in some areas in order to meet require-
ments of the Acrobatic Category, FAR Part 23. In
addition to the "beef-up", quick-release cabin doors,
two-strap shoulder harnesses, and aerobatic paint
design are standard. Only momentary inverted flight
is approved, therefore no inverted system is offered,
Removable seat and back cushions are provided to
allow occupants to use either a seat-pack or back-
pack type parachute during aerobatic maneuvers.
1-6. AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS. Leading partic-
ulars of these aircraft, with dimensions based on
gross weight, are given in figure 1-1. If these di-
mensions are used for constructing a hangar or com-
puting clearances, remember that such factors as
nose gear strut inflation, tire pressures, tire sizes,
and load distribution may result in some dimensions
that are considerably different from those listed.
1-7. STATIONS. Station diagrams are shown in fig-
ures 1-2 and 1-3 to assist in locating equipment when
a written description is inadequate or impractical.
1-8. TORQUE VALUES. A chart of recommended
nut torque values is shown in figure 1-4. These tor-
que values are recommended for all installation pro-
cedures contained in this manual, except where other
values are stipulated. They are not to be used for
checking tightness of installed parts during service.
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