CESSNA GENERAL
MODEL 152
1 July 1978 1-4
THIS DATA APPLICABLE ONLY TO AIRPLANES
WITH LYCOMING O-235-L2C ENGINE. FOR
AIRPLANES WITH ENGINE MODIFIED TO O-235-NCS,
REFER TO DATA IN SECTION 9 SUPLEMENT
Long Range Tanks:
Total Capacity: 39 gallons
Total Capacity, each tank: 19.5 gallons
Total Usable: 37.5 gallons
NOTE
Due to cross-feeding between fuel tanks, the tanks should be re-topped
after each refueling to assure maximum capacity
OIL
Oil Grade (Specification)
MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil: Use to replenish supply during first 25
hours and at the first 25 hour oil-change. Continue to use until a total of 50 hours has
accumulated or oil consumption has stabilized.
NOTE
The airplane was delivered from the factory with a corrosion-preventive aircraft engine
oil. This oil should be drained after the first 25 hours of operation.
MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil: This oil must be used after first 50 hours or oil
consumption has stabilized
Recommended Viscosity for Temperature Range
MIL –L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil
SAE 50 above 16°C (60°F)
SAE 40 between -1°C (30°F) and 32°C (90°F)
SAE 30 between -18°C (0°F) and 21°C (70°F)
SAE 20 below -12°C (10°F)
MIL –L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil:
SAE 40 or SAE 50 above 16°C (60°F)
SAE 40 between -1°C (30°F) and 32°C (90°F)
SAE 30 between -18°C (0°F) and 21°C (70°F)
SAE 30 below -12°C (10°F)
Oil Capacity
Sump: 6 quarts
Total: 7 quarts (if oil filter is installed)
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