CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY FOR TRAINING USE ONLY
MODEL 152 4-3
INTRODUCTION
Section 4 provides checklist and amplified procedures for the conduct of normal operation. Normal
procedures associated with optional systems can be found in Section 9.
SPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION
Unless otherwise noted, the following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 1670 pounds and may
be used for any lesser weight.
Takeoff:
Normal Climb Out .............................................................................................. 65-75 KIAS
Short Field Takeoff, Flaps 10°, Speed at 50 Feet ..................................................... 54 KIAS
Climb, Flaps Up:
Normal .............................................................................................................. 70-80 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level ................................................................................ 67 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, 10,000 Feet ............................................................................ 61 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level thru 10,000 Feet ................................................... 55 KIAS
Landing Approach:
Normal Approach, Flaps Up ............................................................................... 60-70 KIAS
Normal Approach, Flaps 30° .............................................................................. 55-65 KIAS
Short Field Approach, Flaps 30° .............................................................................. 54 KIAS
Balked Landing:
Maximum Power, Flaps 20° .................................................................................... 55 KIAS
Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed:
1670 Lbs ............................................................................................................... 104 KIAS
1500 Lbs ................................................................................................................. 98 KIAS
1350 Lbs ................................................................................................................. 93 KIAS
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity ................................................................. 12 KNOTS