​Cessna 150D VH-TPV
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SPECIFICATIONS & INFORMATION

Year of mfg.                                   1964
Serial No.                                        15060332
TTAF                                                  5610 hrs (updated) approx (apologies, previous advertised 5400 hrs MR error)
Engine TSO                                    1294.5hrs (at last annual)
Engine TBO                                   1800hrs  (approx 500hrs remaining)
Compressions last annual     72/80   64/80   74/80   60/80   
​Annual due                                     06/09/2020
Avionics                                            Icom 210 VHF, KT76 transponder mode C


​Details of work carried out in restoration process

The following is a list of works completed and parts replaced: (in no particular order)
  • ​Fully SIDS compliant including all NDT eddy current checks of wing attach and strut attach points
  • Engine mount crack checked and repaired as necessary by Aerosmith Welding Cairns
  • Horizontal and vertical stab, wings,cockpit roof and rear carry through removed, internal surfaces of cockpit cleaned and primed with 2 pack epoxy BMS10/11
  • Minor airframe corrosion issues addressed as required
  • Texas Taildragger conversion with Scott tail wheel including extra internal tailspring doubler and spreader (see photos)
  • Gear legs fitted with 6.00 X 6 mains and axles 
  • All components reassembled with new hardware
  • New wheel bearings and seals all round
  • New tyres and tubes all around
  • Main wheel hub caps
  • BAS tail pull handle
  • New rear window and door glass, new window hinges
  • Front screen removed and re-sealed
  • New door and window sealing rubbers
  • Full repaint, not bare metal except wings (new skins)​
  • All new engine baffles and baffle seals​
  • New H.T.leads and spark plugs​​
  •  Spin on oil filter conversion​​​
  • Air oil separator
  • New Dynafocal engine mount rubbers, washers and spacers
  • Skytec lightweight starter fitted
  • All accessory case seals and gaskets replaced
  • New pushrod and rocker cover seals
  • New generator bearings, brushes and seals
  • All new intake tube rubbers
  • 4 channel EGT and CHT programmable monitor
  • Odyssey high amperage gel cell battery 
  • VDO hourmeter activated by oil pressure on start up
  • All new Scat hoses for carby and cabin heat
  • New throttle, mixture and carby heat cables
  • Carby heat box butterfly repair to ensure correct sealing in housing
  • Brackett air filter
  • Quick drain oil drainer
  • Instrument panel rebuilt in "six pack" configuration
  • R.H. plastic instrument panel replaced with aluminium panel
  • 3 port cigarette lighter/USB supply and iPad mini mount 
  • 3.5mm external jack audio/music input for Icom 210​
  • Sigtronics voice activated intercom​
  • Comm radio speaker and hand held mike switchable from headset output​
  • New control column bushes​
  • Brake calipers and master cylinders overhauled
  • New brake pads
  • ​Complete Airtex seat upholstery kit with rear stowage pockets including new seat foam and headliner kit ​with updated zip for easy rear carry through inspection
  • Pen holders in ashtray positions
  • 4 point seat belt harness
  • Headphone jacks in rear pillars (no headset leads around legs)
  • Rosen sun visors
  • New wing strut cuffs
  • Long range fuel tanks 130ltrs
  • New fuel caps
  • Mogas STC
  • Internal corrosion protection spray treatment of full airframe and control surface internals
  • Complete strip down of both wings, bead blast and painting of all internal components with Boeing spec. BMS10/11. 
  • Wings rebuilt and flush riveted with all skins replaced including leading edges externally primed with Boeing spec  BMS10/79
  • New spar caps and upgraded heavier flap tracks with new McFarlane roller kits
  • Aileron gap seals
  • All control cable pulleys and bellcrank bearings cleaned and regreased
  • Rudder cables replaced at last annual IACW SIDS inspection

FOR SERIOUS POTENTIAL BUYERS

This aircraft has always been hangared since the above work was carried out and is possibly one of the cleanest Cessna 150's in Australia. It always draws admirers when flown to any ​venue, especially being a straight tail 150 tail dragger. (Baby 180). Due to the absence of the nose leg plus the flush riveted wing skins, TPV's cruise is 100kts at 23ltrs/hr and feels just like flying a new aircraft thanks to the extent of the restoration carried out. ​There is absolutely nothing more to spend on this beautiful aircraft except adding fuel.
An added plus is, it appears that CASA is finally getting serious about raising the MTOW for recreational aircraft to 760kg which would allow this aircraft into that category.
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An inspection is welcomed by a LAME or maintenance facility of your choice and the results will undoubtedly speak for themselves. The asking price of AUD$59,500.00 (no GST)  is competitive relative to the current ultralight/ LSA market but has not been advertised through other media as it needs to be considered not just as a dollar amount for a Cessna 150, but rather viewed in conjunction with the detail of restoration illustrated on this website in order to understand the relationship of the price relative to the level of the work carried out and the final standard of the finished product.
Many more images are available on request if required.

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All reasonable offers will be considered, tyre kickers also welcome.
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​Thank you for your interest and please don't hesitate to contact me with any queries you may have or to request further information ~ DJ Voyce.