Power Plant Limitations; Power Plant Instrument Markings; Weight Limits; 2. Airspeed Indicator Markings - Cessna 150 COMMUTER 1976 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
CESSNA
MODEL 150M
AIR SP EED IND I C ATO R MARK I NGS
Airspeed indicator markings and their color code significance are
shown in figure 2-2.
MARKING
KIAS VALUE
SIGNIFICANCE
OR RANGE
White Arc
42 - 85 Full Flap Operating Range. Lower
I 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 Vs with
flaps retracted . Upper limit is maxi-
mum structural cruising speed.
Yellow Arc
107 - 141 Operations must be conducted with
caution and only in smooth air.
Red Li ne 141 Maximum speed for all operations.
Figure 2- 2. Airspeed Indicator Markings
POWER PLA N T LIMITATIONS
Engine Manufacturer: Teledyne Continental.
Engine Model Number: 0-200-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)
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: 1A 102/0CM6948.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 69 inches.
Minimum: 67.5 inches.
2-4
, '
......
- -
CESSNA
MODEL 150M
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS
Power plant instrument markings and their color code significance
are shown in figure 2-3.
RED LINE GREEN ARC
I
RED LINE
INSTRUMENT
MINIMUM NORMAL
MAXIMUM
LIMIT OPERATING LIMIT
Tachometer
- - -
2000 - 2750 RPM
2750 RPM
Oil Temperature
- - -
100 0 - 240 0 F
Oil Pressure 10 psi
30 - 60 psi
Figure 2-3. Power Plant Instrument Markings
WEIGHT LIMITS
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1600 lbs.
Maximum Landing Weight: 1600 lbs.
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment:
240 0 F
100 psi
Baggage Area 1 (or passenger on child's seat)-Station 50 to 76:
120 lbs. See note below.
Baggage Area 2 -Station 76 to 94: 40 lbs. See note below.
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capaCity for baggage
areas 1 and 2 is 120 lbs.
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
Center of Gravity Range:
Forward: 31. 5 inches aft of datum at 1280 lbs. or less, with
straight line variation to 32.9 inches aft of datum at 1600 lbs.
Aft: 37.5 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Reference Datum: Front face of firewall.
2-5
I