1959-1969 Cessna 150 Illustrated Parts Catalog P438-12

Description

1959-1969 Cessna 150 Illustrated Parts Catalog P438-12

The 1959-1969 Cessna 150 Illustrated Parts Catalog P438-12 is a detailed parts-identification reference for the Model 150 series covered by the catalog. It combines exploded illustrations with indexed part-number listings, descriptions, quantity information, and applicability codes so individual components can be traced within their assemblies. The catalog also explains the serial and usage-code system used to distinguish parts across different aircraft configurations and production changes.

File Details

• Manual type: Illustrated Parts Catalog
• Brand: Cessna
• Model: 150
• Coverage: 1959 thru 1969
• Reference / catalog number: P438-12
• Language: English
• Page count: 432 pages
• File format: PDF
• Revision information shown: Temporary Revision Number 1, dated 16 January 1995

Parts Identification and Applicability

The catalog introduction explains how the illustrated parts system is organized and how to read the figure, index, part-number, description, units-per-assembly, and usage-code columns. Serial listings and lettered usage codes are used throughout the parts pages to show which components apply to particular aircraft. The manual also explains symbols used for items such as assemblies, required quantities, non-interchangeable parts, and left-hand or right-hand components.

Because applicability changes through the Model 150 production run, the catalog frequently identifies parts by specific serial blocks or by letter codes tied to serial listings. This is especially useful when checking structural, control-system, interior, landing-gear, or trim parts that changed during production. French 150 serial usage is also addressed in the catalog alongside United States serial usage where applicable.

Paint, Trim and Interior Identification

A substantial introductory section is devoted to finish, trim, paint, upholstery, and interior color identification. The catalog shows how the aircraft finish-and-trim plate is interpreted for 1959 through 1965 aircraft and for 1966-and-on configurations. Paint and upholstery code charts are included for the different model years and serial groups.

Separate ordering guidance explains how upholstered parts and painted or plastic interior parts are identified. The catalog shows how year codes and interior color codes are combined with base part numbers where a color or material suffix is required. These pages are particularly useful when distinguishing otherwise similar cabin and trim components.

Alphabetical Parts Index

The Cessna 150 parts catalog includes a multi-page alphabetical index that directs the reader from component names to the appropriate figure. Entries span a wide range of aircraft items, including air boxes, ailerons, batteries, cabin doors, cables, carburetor controls, control surfaces, electrical equipment, fairings, fuel-system parts, instruments, landing gear, lights, seats, structural members, trim components, windows, and wing assemblies.

Chapters Covered

• Catalog introduction and ordering information
  • Standard parts and part-number terminology
  • Serial-number and usage-code applicability
  • Group assembly parts-list arrangement
  • Accessory kits, bulk items and ordering guidance
• Finish, trim and paint identification
  • Finish and trim plate interpretation
  • Paint and upholstery code charts
  • Interior paint and plastic-part color codes
  • Upholstered parts ordering information
• Alphabetical index
  • Component-name-to-figure reference
  • Aircraft system and structural-part indexing
• Miscellaneous bulk items
  • Sealants, adhesives, hose, insulation, tubing and related materials
• Placards, nameplates and exterior markings
  • Aircraft placards and identification markings
  • Stencils, lettering and numerals
• Wing
  • Wing assembly and wing structure
  • Leading-edge assemblies
  • Fuel tank installation
  • Aileron installation
  • Flap installation
  • Wing strut assembly
• Empennage
  • Stabilizer and elevator installation
  • Vertical fin and rudder installation
• Fuselage
  • Fuselage assemblies by serial applicability
  • Front and center fuselage sections
  • Landing-gear bulkhead assembly
  • Front seat and cabin structural assemblies
  • Doorpost and tailcone assemblies
  • Windshield installation
  • Message drop tube installation
• Landing gear
  • Nose gear installations for different serial ranges
  • Nose gear strut assemblies
  • Steering, fork, wheel and fairing-related components

Together, these sections provide a visual and numerical reference for locating individual parts within major Model 150 assemblies. Exploded views show the relationship between structural pieces, brackets, fittings, fasteners and subassemblies, while the facing or adjacent parts lists provide the corresponding part numbers and applicability information.

Exploded Assembly Illustrations

The catalog contains numerous pictorial assembly pages rather than text-only listings. Wing drawings break down complete wing, structure, leading-edge, fuel-tank, aileron and flap installations. Empennage figures illustrate stabilizer, elevator, vertical-fin and rudder assemblies. Fuselage drawings cover several production configurations and show front, center, doorpost, bulkhead, tailcone and cabin-related structural components.

The landing-gear section similarly includes detailed illustrations of nose-gear installations and strut arrangements for different serial ranges. These exploded drawings are valuable when identifying the exact relationship between a listed part and surrounding components before checking its corresponding part number and usage code.

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Production Changes and Serial-Specific Parts

The 1959-1969 Cessna 150 Illustrated Parts Catalog P438-12 documents numerous serial-specific changes. Individual figure and parts-list pages carry serial limits such as ranges beginning with early 17001-series aircraft and later 1506xxxxx production blocks. Rather than treating every Model 150 component as interchangeable, the catalog repeatedly separates installations according to the aircraft serial range and its assigned usage code.

This makes the manual especially useful when comparing similar-looking assemblies from different production periods. A wing, fuselage, empennage, landing-gear, interior, placard, or trim component can be checked against the correct illustration and its serial applicability before a part number is selected.

Use This Catalog for Accurate Parts Reference

The 1959-1969 Cessna 150 Illustrated Parts Catalog P438-12 supports parts identification, assembly comparison, serial-applicability checking, replacement-part research, restoration reference, and verification of how components are arranged within the aircraft. It is a parts catalog rather than a repair-procedure manual, so its strength is in helping you determine what part is shown, where it belongs, and which aircraft or configuration it applies to.

Using the correct exploded figure, part number, serial range, and usage code helps reduce the risk of choosing a similar but incorrect component. After payment, the manual is supplied as an instant PDF download with no shipping required. It can be viewed on a computer, tablet, or phone and printed when a paper reference is more convenient.