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More information on the taildragger that's for sale. We've had a chance to review the logs and have been asked by the owner to post this ad on the Club's forum. The owner is motivated to sell the airplane, if interested please contact the owner (Amy) at:

Amy Kjenslie
alk517@cfl.rr.com
(cell) 352-223-4088

Log Review
− FAA Registration: N3341V
− 1975 Cessna 150M s/n 15076467
− TT 3610
− SMOH 1156
− Last Annual 8/2013
− ACT Texas Taildragger Conversion (1995) STC SA2846SW (Flat, leaf spring legs )
− Scott 3200 Tailwheel
− Last Compressions 75 - 74 - 74 - 72
− Horton STOL STC SA2433CE
− Flap Gap Seal Kit STC SA909CE
− Belly drain
− Patroller Doors
− Skylights
− AD compliance confirmed August 2013
− Major airframe repairs 1995 during rebuild - (L & R wing, bell crank repairs, fuel tanks replaced
− Modified from alternator to generator with the pull start (when the rebuilt "G" engine was installed)
− RT 328 nav/com
− RT 359A transponder
− Marker Beacon R-502B
− Altimeter check Sept 2012
− Prop Overhaul 1995

Details:
− This airplane is a 1975 Cessna 150 “M” model.
− It is in annual (Aug 2013) and was regularly flying.
− It appears as if all paperwork is in order (logbook entries, Airworthiness Directive Compliance & FAA 337 approvals for the STC modifications; ACT Texas Taildragger conversion, Horton STOL conversion & Major Airframe Repairs).
− Winter 1980 aircraft was damaged in a windstorm and sold as a project; the airplane was effectively put into a non-flying status and stored away as a rebuild project.
− Some preliminary work on the engine mount was performed in 1986 and the original "Cessna 150M vintage" engine was sold sometime during the 1980’s decade.
− A rebuilt (major overhaul) engine from a Cessna 150 “G” model was purchased in 1984 and was put into the airplane in 1986.
− Logs are “quiet” until 1994 timeframe.
− Logs resume 1994 with the ACT Texas Taildragger conversion, Horton STOL conversion, wing and airframe repairs and overhauled engine. Converted to generator electrical system with pull start (with the overhauled engine from "G" model 150).
− Because the newly rebuilt "G model" engine used a generator … the newer technology alternator was not put back into place, and the original airplane key start option was disabled (it’s still in the panel but doesn’t work) and the older style “pull start handle” was put on as a modification … hence the 1975 airplane has an older-style pull start and generator charging system.
− There were many repaired or other used/new parts put onto the airplane since.

Our personal thoughts: While it’s had a lot of repairs and modifications, it’s been flying for quite some time (since the mid-1990's) and seems to be a good all around flyer that needs a new home. The owner is asking $14K or best offer (she really needs to get this sold). Pictures are posted earlier in this thread.

Have fun and check this tail dragger out.

I am in negotiations with the owner and have first refusal to purchase.

Thanks Danny for posting this.

BK

Based on the reports I received, I am going to pass on the purchase of this aircraft.

For someone looking for a tail-dragger project, this is a basically solid aircraft. Log book mentions "excessive oil consumption".

It's been my experience that every O-200 powered 150 has "excessive oil consumption" if you keep the oil topped off! Many owners don't know that they are blowing that 6th quart overboard every flight, and that the O-200 does just fine on between the 4.5-5 quarts left in the sump.

But, I don't know "this" plane or it's history, so maybe it does need rings.

Sandy & I helped out with a "preview" to assist Barney's A&P friend. There were no surprises after we opened her up. No visual corrosion.

We believe the ideal buyer is going to be somebody that wants a flyable bird, at a very affordable price who also can plan on turning some wrenches and enjoy the maintenance and maybe even a refurbishment.

Great little leaf-spring taildragger birdie here ... remember this is not a $20K bird (far less in-fact) and the owner is motivated to sell.

As Danny said, It would be a great starting tail-dragger at a very low price.

Carl,
Respectfully request that you review the rules of this forum:
5. DO NOT disparage another member's mechandise, price, ad or point out some better deal found elsewhere. If you're not interested in what he/she has for sale, move on. No comments necessary. Posts to the contrary will be deleted without notice.

Barney, did you forget the smiley face after these comments?

Bill

Was a price listed?

Barney, are you serious?

What do you THINK I said?

YOU'RE the one that mentioned the unfavorable log book entry about someone else's airplane! I was merely offering a POSSIBLE explanation in favor of reconsidering this aircraft. If I didn't already HAVE three projects and a questionable medical history, I might show some interest in purchasing it myself.

You obviously don't know me very well. I DID NOT, nor do I ever, "disparage another member's merchandise, price, ad or point out some better deal found elsewhere." I admit I might on occasion have a negative comment about some COMMERCIAL product, but never a MEMBER'S merchandise!

Did anyone else take offense? If so, I will delete the post myself, and offer my sincerest appologies!