CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY FOR TRAINING USE ONLY
MODEL 152 8-8
If nose gear maintenance is required, the nose wheel may be raised off the ground by pressing down on
a tailcone bulkhead, just forward of the horizontal stabilizer, and allowing the tail to rest on the tail tie-
down ring.
NOTE
Do not apply pressure on the elevator or outboard stabilizer surfaces.
When pushing on the tailcone, always apply pressure at a bulkhead to
avoid buckling the skin.
To assist in raising and holding the nose wheel off the ground, weight down the tail by placing sand-
bags, or suitable weight, on each side of the horizontal stabilizer, next to the fuselage. If ground anchors
are available, the tail should be securely tied down.
NOTE
Ensure that the nose will be held off the ground under all conditions by
means of suitable stands or supports under weight supporting
bulkheads near the nose of the airplane.
LEVELING
Longitudinal leveling of the airplane is accomplished by placing a level on leveling screws located at
stations 94.63 and 132.94 on the left side of the tailcone. Deflate the nose tire and/or lower or raise the
nose strut to properly center the bubble in the level. Corresponding points on both upper door sills may
be used to level the airplane laterally.
FLYABLE STORAGE
Airplanes placed in non-operational storage for a maximum of 30 days or those which receive only
intermittent operational use for the first 25 hours are considered in flyable storage status. Every
seventh day during these periods, the propeller should be rotated by hand through five revolutions.
This action “limbers” the oil and prevents any accumulation of corrosion on engine cylinder walls.
WARNING
For maximum safety, check that the ignition switch is OFF, the throttle is
closed, the mixture control is in the idle cut-off position, and the
airplane is secured before rotating the propeller by hand. Do not stand
within the arc of the propeller blades while turning the propeller.
After 30 days, the airplane should be flown for 30 minutes or a ground runup should be made just long
enough to produce an oil temperature within the lower green arc range. Excessive ground runup should
be avoided.
Engine runup also helps to eliminate excessive accumulations of water in the fuel system and other air
spaces in the engine. Keep fuel tanks full to minimize condensation in the tanks. Keep the battery fully
charged to prevent electrolyte from freezing in cold weather. If the airplane is to be stored temporarily,
or indefinitely, refer to the Service Manual for proper storage procedures.
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