Cessna 152 1978 - Airspeed Limitations

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MODEL 152 2-3
INTRODUCTION
Section 2 includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards necessary for the safe
operation of the airplane, its engine, standard systems and standard equipment. The limitations
included in this section have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. When applicable,
limitations associated with optional systems or equipment are included in Section 9.
Your Cessna is certificated under FAA Type Certificate No. 3A19 as Cessna Model No. 152.
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in figure 2-1.
SPEED
KCAS
KIAS
REMARKS
V
NE
Never Exceed Speed
145
149
Do not exceed this speed in any operation.
V
NO
Maximum Structural
Cruising Speed
108
111
Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and
then only with caution.
V
A
Maneuvering Speed:
1670 Pounds
1500 Pounds
1350 Pounds
101
96
91
104
98
93
Do not make full or abrupt control movements
above this speed.
V
FE
Maximum Flap
Extended Speed
87
85
Do not exceed this speed with flaps down.
Maximum Window
Open Speed
139
143
Do not exceed this speed with windows open.
Figure 2-1. Airspeed Limitations