1959 Cessna 150Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1959 Cessna 150 (N5789E) presents a unique tailwheel-converted trainer with several performance-enhancing modifications. The aircraft features a 150HP Lycoming O-320A1A engine with 723 hours SMOH (completed in 8/2005) and a repitched Sensenich fixed-pitch propeller, both showing strong compression readings between 76-78/80 across all cylinders. With 4,811 total airframe hours, the aircraft underwent a comprehensive overhaul/refurbishment in 2007 and received fresh paint and interior in 2005, both currently rated 7/10 with polished aluminum and turquoise accents.

The aircraft boasts an impressive collection of STCs including a Horton STOL kit, Cessna 140 tailwheel conversion, wing/strut fairings, and gap seals. Avionics include a Bendix/King KX155 NAV/COMM, Narco AT150 transponder (no ADS-B), and KS Tetra II engine monitor. Recent maintenance includes an annual inspection completed February 2025, overhauled magnetos (3/2021), and carburetor overhaul (11/2018). While logbooks prior to 2007 are missing, all 337 forms are present, and the aircraft carries a useful load of 350 lbs with 22-gallon fuel capacity. The VFR-certified aircraft is IFR-capable with its current panel but lacks ADS-B compliance.