CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY FOR TRAINING USE ONLY
MODEL 152 5-3
INTRODUCTION
Performance data charts on the following pages are presented so that you may know what to expect
from the airplane under various conditions, and also, to facilitate the planning of flights in detail and
with reasonable accuracy. The data in the charts has been computed from actual flight tests with the
airplane and engine in good condition and using average piloting techniques.
It should be noted that the performance information presented in the range and endurance profile
charts allows for 45 minutes reserve fuel based on 45% power. Fuel flow data for cruise is based on the
recommended lean mixture setting. Some indeterminate variables such as mixture leaning technique,
fuel metering characteristics, engine and propeller condition, and air turbulence may account for
variations of 10% or more in range and endurance. Therefore, it is important to utilize all available
information to estimate the fuel required for the particular flight.
USE OF PERFORMANCE CHARTS
Performance data is presented in tabular or graphical form to illustrate the effect of different variables.
Sufficiently detailed information is provided in the tables so that conservative values can be selected
and used to determine the particular performance figure with reasonable accuracy.
SAMPLE PROBLEM
The following sample flight problem utilizes information from the various charts to determine the
predicted performance data for a typical flight. The following information is known:
AIRPLANE CONFIGURATION
Takeoff weight 1610 Pounds
Usable fuel 24.5 Gallons
TAKEOFF CONDITIONS
Field pressure altitude 1500 Feet
Temperature 28°C (16°C above standard)
Wind component along runway 12 Knot Headwind
Field length 3500 Feet
CRUISE CONDITIONS
Total distance 320 Nautical Miles
Pressure altitude 5500 Feet
Temperature 20°C (16°C above standard)
Expected wind enroute 10 Knot Headwind
LANDING CONDITIONS
Field pressure altitude 2000 Feet
Temperature 25°C
Field length 3000 Feet
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