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I expanded my search for a plane to include 152's today. I noticed something odd that maybe someone can explain. Of the 150 and 152 airplanes that are listed on the internet for sale, the 152's seem to have a much higher TTAF. Is there some explanation for this that I am missing?

Thanks,

John

When Cessna was still building 150/152s, the flight schools "retired" their 150s and replaced them with newer models every few years. They ended up in private ownerships with relatively low time. When Cessna stopped building the 152s in 1985, the flight schools didn't have anything to replace them with, so they keep using the 152s in their fleets. That's why the 152s usually have higher time. My '80 152 has around 9400 hrs now.

We have a 79' 152 for sale at our airport (Richmond, VA, Hanover County,KOFP). It appears to be in good shape although it also has a high time airframe. The owner has asked me to fly it over the weekend. Here is the information if you or anyone else is interested: 1979 Cessna 152, N68007, IFR Certified, fresh annual 2/05, Factory Overhaul Lycoming Engine in 2001. 1100.6 TSMOH (2400 TBO) 10,588 TTAF. New Interior,New Glass, MX385 Digital Nav/Com, RT359A Transponder, Narco Nav 122 w/GS and Marker Beacon, Cessna Audio Panel, SPA 400 Intercom, Complete Logs, Hangered. Contact Number: (804) 240-6114.

Carl Fisher
C-150M
N66774

What's he asking for it?

- Jeff

Jeff:

He is asking $25,900.