New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar August 4, 2025

The Cessna 150 is a two-seat, tricycle-gear general aviation aircraft developed primarily for flight training and personal use. First flown in 1957 and produced from 1958 to 1977, it became one of the most popular light aircraft ever built, with over 23,800 units produced, including both American and French-built models. The design was a progression from the tailwheel-equipped Cessna 140, updated with tricycle gear for easier handling on the ground. Early models featured a “fastback” fuselage and straight tail, with subsequent refinements such as larger doors, improved flaps, and increased baggage space. Variants included the Standard, Trainer, and Commuter configurations, along with the aerobatic Aerobat model and utility-focused Patroller option.

Throughout its production, the 150 underwent continual improvements, including changes to the landing gear, cabin layout, and control systems. Notable design elements like the swept tail (introduced in 1966), wider cabin doors, and electric flaps improved comfort and utility over time. The aircraft is powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200-A engine and is known for its docile handling and simplicity, which made it a favorite among flight schools and private pilots alike.

The 1964 Cessna 150D marked a significant redesign with the introduction of the wraparound “Omni-Vision” rear window, improving rearward visibility and making the cabin feel more spacious. The 150D also saw a gross weight increase to 1,600 pounds, which allowed for a higher useful load but slightly reduced performance metrics compared to earlier versions. Aerodynamic balance horns were added to the rudder and elevator for a lighter control feel, and the battery was relocated forward for better weight distribution. The model also introduced improved airspeed limits and offered a heavy-duty nosewheel option. A total of 686 150Ds were built.

Among other components, we expect to recover...

• Continental O-200-A, no prop strike, 2049.37 since reman in 1964
• Cleveland 40-79 wheels and brakes

The Cessna 175 was a light, four-seat, single-engine aircraft introduced in 1958 as a more powerful alternative to the Cessna 172. Designed to sit between the 172 and the larger 182, it featured a Continental GO-300 geared engine producing 175 horsepower, compared to the 172’s 145 hp engine. Though visually similar to the 172, the 175 had a stepped firewall and longer cowling, enabling better engine cooling and a larger instrument panel. Its airframe was all-metal with fixed tricycle landing gear, and it incorporated structural changes to allow for larger fuel tanks. Despite offering enhanced performance, the model earned a mixed reputation due to issues with the geared engine, mostly attributed to improper operation by pilots unfamiliar with reduction-drive powerplants.

The 175A, introduced for the 1960 model year, brought notable updates over the original. Most visibly, it introduced a swept-back vertical fin—shared with the 172B—and a distinctive engine cowl hump, which remains one of the easiest ways to identify a 175 externally. It also added an external baggage door and shortened nose gear travel, improving handling and baggage access. The 175A could be equipped for seaplane operations and had a higher gross weight of 2,450 lbs. A deluxe trim package called the Skylark was also introduced, offering full exterior paint, an upgraded interior, and standard wheel fairings.

This unit has a little more equipment to recover, including...

• Continental GO-300-C, 874 SMOH in 1987 (Prop strike)
• McCauley 1B175/MFC8467 2-blade prop (Struck)
• Aerocruz 100 TruTrak Autopilot
• Cleveland 40-97A wheels and 30-63A brakes
• Stratus ESG ADS-B Out Transponder
• Jasco Alternator kit
• SkyTec Starter C12ST2
• Reduced diameter fuel cap adapters
• And more!

The Luscombe 8 is a family of light, high-wing monoplanes introduced in 1937 by Luscombe Aircraft and designed by Donald A. Luscombe. Featuring side-by-side seating and conventional landing gear, the aircraft quickly gained popularity among civilian pilots for its simplicity, durability, and performance. Over time, several variants were developed, each offering incremental improvements in engine power, weight capacity, and handling. Production initially halted in 1949 after the company’s closure, but various successor companies, including Temco and Silvaire Aircraft Corp, continued manufacturing the aircraft in small batches into the early 1960s.

One of the most notable variants was the Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe, introduced as an improvement over the earlier 8C model. The 8E featured a more powerful 85 hp Continental C-85 engine and an increased gross weight capacity, enhancing its overall performance and utility for private pilots. It retained the classic Luscombe design elements, including a clean, all-metal airframe and responsive flight characteristics, which made it a favorite among flying enthusiasts and flight schools alike.

Of the 5 airplanes in this shop in this round, the Luscombe has the longest list of goodies, including...

• Continental C-85-12F, 1232 smoh in 1965 (prop struck)
• Uavionix Wing Tip Beacon
• Cleveland 40-75E wheels and 30-55 brakes
• Scott 3200 Tailwheel
• Rosen Visors
• Narco COM 810 Transceiver
• PAI-700 Vertical Card Compass
• Narco AT50A Transponder
• Hydraulic toe brake system
• And more

The Citabria is a light, aerobatic-capable aircraft first introduced in 1964 by Champion Aircraft Corporation. Its name—“airbatic” spelled backwards—emphasizes its aerobatic prowess, with stress limits from +5g to -2g. It was derived from the earlier 7-series Champ, originally designed by Aeronca, and retained tandem seating and a conventional gear layout. The Citabria proved popular as a trainer, recreational flyer, and utility aircraft, particularly for roles like bush flying, agriculture, and glider towing due to its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities.

In 1970, Bellanca Aircraft Corporation acquired Champion and continued production of the Citabria and its variants. Bellanca also developed related models such as the 8KCAB Decathlon and 8GCBC Scout. Though Bellanca ceased operations by 1980, the Citabria design was kept alive by American Champion Aircraft, which resumed production in 1989 and introduced improvements like metal-spar wings and aluminum landing gear legs.

The 7GCAA, introduced in 1965, was a step up from the earlier 7ECA, powered by a 150 hp Lycoming O-320-A2B engine. While it shared structural components with the 7ECA, such as wood-spar wings and initially oleo-shock main gear, its performance was significantly boosted by the more powerful engine. Bellanca continued this model under the name Citabria “A” Package, while American Champion’s modern version—the Citabria “Adventure”—features metal-spar wings, a 160 hp engine, and aluminum gear legs. A high-performance “Ultimate Adventure” variant includes a 180 hp engine and composite propeller.

Most of the surfaces were damaged when the Citabria flipped over, but there are still some treasures to be had, such as...

• Lycoming O-320-A2B, 1258 hours total, no OH (Prop struck)
• Marple Aviation Folding Front Seats (STC)
• Whelen Strobe lights
• Plus a few more...

The Taylorcraft B is a classic American light aircraft developed in the late 1930s by the Taylorcraft Aviation Corporation of Alliance, Ohio. It is a high-wing, two-seat monoplane with side-by-side seating, designed primarily for general aviation. Its construction followed the typical methods of its era, using welded steel tubing for the fuselage covered in doped fabric, with braced wings supported by steel-tube struts. The Model B gained popularity among private pilots and was widely flown across the United States, with exports to Canada and various countries in Europe. It was produced in both landplane and floatplane configurations and remains in active use today.

Among the many variants of the Model B, the BC-12-D stands out as a notable postwar version. Introduced in 1945 and also marketed as the *Traveller*, it featured a Continental A-65-8 engine and design tweaks such as an alternate tail surface and one-piece window. In 1950, Taylorcraft offered a *Special Deluxe* version with enhancements like improved visibility, brakes, redesigned doors, and expanded luggage capacity. This model helped modernize the Taylorcraft line while maintaining its light, affordable flying experience.

This Taylorcraft also flipped over, but left some good stuff for the taking, such as...

• Continental A-75, 1682 SMOH in 1973 (prop struck)
  • Auto gas STC
• Matco 8" Full Swiveling Pneumatic Tire Tailwheel P/N 06-01620
• Alaska Airframes sealed wing struts
• And more