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Hi all,
I need a spinner for a Cessna 150L. Cessna part number was 0450042-1 or -2. I am getting an airplane airworthy again after years of sitting.
Thanks!
Steve Boyer
330-317-3966

Steve it can be flown legally without the spinner. Or a skull cap spinner

Uhhhh, no, not legally, sort of.

According to the Parts Manual, Cessna Part Number 0450516-1, Spinner (a.k.a. Skull Cap) is usable on Cessna 150s from serial number 17001 (the first 150) thru serial number 15072003 (the last "K" model). So the skull cap is not legal on an L or an M.

Can you fly without a spinner? The spinner is listed as "Standard" equipment on the L & M. It came from the factory with a spinner. However, it's not listed as "Required" equipment. The configuration of the cowling on the L & M models is different than the previous models due to the prop extension. So, I guess you can fly without one, but the airflow around that center extension will be all screwed up. No telling what that would do to the cooling air.



I have seen it done with a skull cap, even though the parts manual says you can't.

The 150L in the attached photos was seen at the 2023 Sun n Fun.

Ah crap - you are correct - K was the last model you could do without or go skull cap.

That L/M space block changed the airflow.

Steve,

I think I might have the spinner you are looking for. I'll attach pictures below. Don't know if you want perfect condition or not. This one will need new paint, and it's got an extremely small dent on the very tip which I tried to show in one of the photos. Tried to include the part number, but it's a little bit faded. I think it's the correct one though. Let me know!

Thanks,
Mike