CESSNA SECTION 2

MODEL 150M LIMITATIONS

INTRODUCTION
Section 2 includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and
basic placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane, its engine,
standard Systems and standard equipment. The limitations included in
this section have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
When applicable, limitations associated with optional Systems or equip-
ment are included in Section 9.
Your Cessna is certificated under FAA Type Certificate No. 3A19 as
Cessna Model No. 150M.

AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in
figure 2-1.

SPEED KCAS KIAS REMARKS

Never Exceed Speed 141 141 Do not exceed this speed in

any operation.

vNo Maximum Structural 104 107 Do not exceed this speed

Cruising Speed except in smooth air, and
then only with caution.

VA Maneuvering Speed:
1600 Pounds 95 97 Do not make full or abrupt
1450 Pounds 90 93 control movements above
1300 Pounds 85 88 this speed.

VFE Maximum Flap Extended Do not exceed this speed

Speed 89 85 with flaps down.

Maximum Window Open Do not exceed this speed with

Speed 141 141 Windows open.

Figure 2-1. Airspeed Limitations

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LIMITATIONS MODEL 150M

AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS

Airspeed indicator markings and their color code significance are
shown in figure 2-2.

KIAS VALUE
MARKING SIGNIFICANCE
OR RANGE
White Arc 42-85 Full Flap Operating Range. Lower
limit is maximum weight Vso in
landing configuration. Upper limit
is maximum speed permissible with
flaps extended.
Green Arc 47 - 107 Normal Operating Range. Lower limit
is maximum weight Vg at most forward
C.G. with flaps retracted. Upper limit
is maximum structural cruising speed.

Yellow Arc 107 - 141 Operations must be conducted with

caution and only in smooth air.

Red Line 141 Maximum speed for all operations.

Figure 2-2. Airspeed Indicator Markings

POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS

Engine Manufacturer: Teledyne Continental.
Engine Model Number: O-200-A
Engine Operating Limits for Takeoff and Continuous Operations:
Maximum Power: 100 BHP.
Maximum Engine Speed: 2750 RPM.
NOTE
The static RPM range at full throttle (carburetor heat off
and full rich mixture) is 2460 to 2560 RPM.
Maximum Oil Temperature: 116°C (240°F).
Oil Pressure, Minimum: 10 psi.
Maximum: 100 psi.
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 1A102/OCM6948.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 69 inches.
Minimum: 67. 5 inches.

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PERFORMANCE MODEL 150M

STALL SPEEDS

CONDITION:
Power Off

NOTE:
KIAS values are approximate.

MOST REARWARD CENTER OF GRAVITY

ANGLE OF BANK
WEIGHT FLAP
0° 30° 45° 60°
LBS DEFLECTION

KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS

UP 46 48 49 52 55 57 65 68

1600 10° 44 45 47 48 52 54 62 64

40° 42 42 45 45 50 50 59 59

MOST FORWARD CENTER OF GRAVITY

ANGLE OF BANK

WEIGHT FLAP
LBS DEFLECTION
0° 30° 45° 60°

KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS

UP 47 49 51 53 56 58 66 69

1600 10° 45 46 48 49 54 55 64 65

40° 42 42 45 45 50 50 59 59

Figure 5 - 3 . Stall Speeds

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 TAKEOFF DISTANCE
SHORT FIELD
CESSNA

CONDITIONS:
Flaps Up
Full Throttle Prior to Brake Release
M O D E L 150M

Paved, Level, Dry Runway

Zero Wind

NOTES:
1. Short field technique as specified in Section 4.
2. Prior to takeoff from fields above 5000 feet elevation, the mixture should be leaned to give maximum RPM in a full throttle,
static runup.
3. Decrease distances 10% for each 9 knots headwind. For operation with tailwinds up to 10 knots, increase distances by 10%
for each 2 knots.
4. Where distance value has been deleted, climb performance after lift-off is less than 150 fpm at takeoff speed.
5. For operation on a dry, grass runway, increase distances by 15% of the "ground roll" figure.

TAKEOFF 0°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C

SPEED PRESS
WEIGHT KIAS ALT TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
LBS FT G R N D TO CLEAR G R N D TO CLEAR
LIFT AT G R N D TO CLEAR G R N D TO CLEAR G R N D TO CLEAR
OFF 50 FT ROLL 50 FT OBS ROLL 50 FT OBS ROLL 50 FT OBS ROLL 50 FT OBS ROLL 50 FT OBS
1600 53 60 S.L 655 1245 710 1335 765 1435 820 1540 880 1650
1000 720 1365 775 1465 835 1575 900 1690 970 1815
2000 790 1500 855 1615 920 1735 990 1865 1065 2005
3000 870 1650 935 1780 1010 1915 1090 2065 1170 2225
4000 955 1820 1030 1965 1115 2125 1200 2290 1290 2475
5000 1050 2015 1140 2185 1230 2360 1325 2555 1430 2770
6000 1160 2245 1255 2435 1360 2640 1465 2870 1580 3120
7000 1285 2510 1390 2730 1505 2970 1625 3240
8000 1420 2820 1540 3080 1670 3370

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PERFORMANCE
SECTION 5

Figure 5-4. Takeoff Distance

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PERFORMANCE MODEL 150M

RATE OF CLIMB
MAXIMUM

CONDITIONS:
Flaps Up
Full Throttle

WEIGHT PRESS CLIMB SPEED RATE OF CLIMB - FPM

LBS ALT KIAS
FT -20°C 0°C 20°C 40°C
1600 S.L. 68 770 710 655 595
2000 67 675 615 560 500
4000 65 580 520 465 405
6000 64 485 430 375 310
8000 63 390 335 280 215
10,000 62 295 240 185
12,000 61 200 150

Figure 5-5. Rate of Climb

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MODEL 150M PERFORMANCE

TIME, FUEL, AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB

M A X I M U M RATE OF CLIMB
CONDITIONS:
Flaps Up
Full Throttle
Standard Temperature

NOTES:
1. Add 0.8 of a gallon of fuel for engine start, taxi and takeoff allowance.
2. Increase time, fuel and distance by 10% for each 8°C above standard temperature.
3. Distances shown are based on zero wind.

PRESSURE CLIMB RATE OF FROM SEA LEVEL

WEIGHT ALTITUDE TEMP SPEED CLIMB
LBS FT °C KIAS FPM TIME FUEL USED DISTANCE
MIN GALLONS NM

1600 S.L. 15 68 670 0 0 0

1000 13 68 630 2 0.2 2
2000 11 67 590 3 0.5 4
3000 9 66 550 5 0.7 6
4000 7 65 510 7 1.0 8
5000 5 65 470 9 1.3 10

6000 3 64 425 11 1.6 13

7000 1 64 385 14 1.9 16

8000 -1 63 345 17 2.3 19

9000 -3 63 305 20 2.7 23

10,000 -5 62 265 23 3.2 27

11,000 -7 62 220 27 3.7 32

12,000 -9 61 180 33 4.3 38

Figure 5-6. Time, Fuel, and Distance to Climb

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PERFORMANCE MODEL 150M

CRUISE PERFORMANCE

CONDITIONS:
1600 Pounds
Recommended Lean Mixture

20°C BELOW STANDARD 20°C ABOVE

PRESSURE RDM S T A N D A R D tEMP TEMPERATURE STANDARD TEMP
ALTITUDE r»r IVI % % %
KTAS GPH KTAS GPH KTAS GPH
BHP BHP BHP
2000 2650 --- --- --- 78 103 5.9 72 102 5.4
2600 80 102 6.0 73 101 5.5 68 100 5.1
2500 70 97 5.3 65 96 4.9 60 95 4.6
2400 62 92 4.7 57 91 4.3 53 91 4.1
2300 54 87 4.1 50 87 3.9 47 86 3.7
2200 47 83 3.7 44 82 3.5 42 81 3.3
--- --- --- 5.4
4000 2700 78 105 5.8 72 104
2600 75 101 5.6 69 100 5.2 64 99 4.8
2500 66 96 5.0 61 95 4.6 57 95 4.3
2400 58 91 4.4 54 91 4.1 50 90 3.9
2300 51 87 3.9 48 86 3.7 45 85 3.5
2200 45 82 3.5 42 81 3.3 40 80 3.2
--- --- ---
6000 2750 77 107 5.8 71 105 5.3
2700 79 105 5.9 73 104 5.4 67 103 5.1
2600 70 100 5.2 64 99 4.8 60 98 4.5
2500 62 95 4.7 57 95 4.3 53 94 4.1
2400 54 91 4.2 51 90 3.9 48 89 3.7
2300 48 86 3.7 45 85 3.5 42 84 3.4

8000 2700 74 104 5.5 68 103 5.1 63 102 4.8

2600 65 99 4.9 60 99 4.6 57 98 4.3
2500 58 95 4.4 54 94 4.1 51 93 3.9
2400 52 90 4.0 48 89 3.7 45 88 3.5
2300 46 85 3.6 43 84 3.4 40 82 3.2

10000 2700 69 103 5.2 64 102 4.8 59 102 4.5

2600 61 99 4.6 57 98 4.3 53 97 4.1
2500 55 94 4.2 51 93 3.9 48 92 3.7
2400 49 89 3.8 45 88 3.6 43 87 3.4

12000 2650 61 100 4.6 57 99 4.3 53 98 4.1

2600 58 98 4.4 54 97 4.1 50 96 3.9
2500 52 93 4.0 48 92 3.7 45 91 3.5
2400 46 89 3.6 43 87 3.4 41 84 3.3

Figure 5-7. Cruise Performance

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 LANDING DISTANCE
SHORT FIELD
CESSNA

CONDITIONS:
Flaps 40°
MODEL 150M

Power Off
Maximum Braking
Paved, Level, Dry Runway
Zero Wind

NOTES:
1. Short field technique as specified in Section 4.
2. Decrease distances 10% for each 9 knots headwind. For operation with tailwinds up to 10 knots, increase distances by
10% for each 2 knots.
3. For operation on a dry, grass runway, increase distances by 45% of the ''ground roll" figure.

0°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C

SPEED PRESS
WEIGHT AT
ALT TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
LBS 50 FT
FT G R N D TO CLEAR G R N D TO CLEAR GRND TO CLEAR G R N D TO CLEAR G R N D TO CLEAR
KIAS
ROLL 50 FT OBS ROLL 50 FT OBS ROLL 50 FT OBS ROLL 50 FT OBS ROLL 50 FT OBS

1600 52 S.L 425 1045 440 1065 455 1090 470 1110 485 1135
1000 440 1065 455 1090 470 1110 485 1135 505 1165
2000 455 1090 470 1115 490 1140 505 1165 520 1185
3000 470 1115 490 1140 505 1165 525 1195 540 1215
4000 490 1140 505 1165 525 1195 545 1225 560 1245
5000 510 1170 525 1195 545 1225 565 1255 585 1285
6000 530 1200 545 1225 565 1255 585 1285 605 1315
7000 550 1230 570 1260 590 1290 610 1320 630 1350
8000 570 1260 590 1290 610 1320 630 1350 655 1385
PERFORMANCE
SECTION 5

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Figure 5-10. Landing Distance
CESSNA SECTION 7
MODEL 150M AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS

EXHAUST
MUFFLER
SHROUD

HEATER
VALVE VENTILATING
AIR DOOR
CABIN HEAT
CONTROL
DEFROSTER CABIN AIR
OUTLET CONTROL

ADJUSTABLE ADJUSTABLE
VENTILATOR VENTILATOR

CODE

RAM AIR FLOW

VENTILATING AIR
HEATED AIR
BLENDED AIR
MECHANICAL
CONNECTION

Figure 7-8. Cabin Heating, Ventilating, and Defrosting System

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AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS MODEL 150M

CODE
OVERBOARD
INLET AIR VENT LINE
VACUUM
DISCHARGE AIR

VACUUM RELIEF VALVE

ATTITUDE
INDICATOR

SUCTION
GAGE

DIRECTIONAL
INDICATOR VACUUM SYSTEM
AIR FILTER

Figure 7-9. Vacuum System

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