CESSNA SECTION 2
MODEL 152 LIMITATIONS
1 July 1978 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 and in section 9 have been approved by the Federal Aviation
Administration. Observance of these operation limitations is required by Federal Aviation
Regulations..
NOTE
Refer to section 9 of this Pilot’s Operation Handbook for amended
operating limitations, operating procedures, performance data and
other necessary information for airplanes equipped with specific
options.
Your Cessna is certificated under FAA Type Certificate No. A19 as Cessna Model No 152.
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and 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 Sped
108 111 Do not exceed this speed except in
smooth air, and then only with
caution
V
A
Maneuvering Speed:
1670 lbs.
1500 lbs.
1350 lbs.
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 the
flaps down
Maximum Window
Open Speed
145 149 Do not exceed this speed with the
windows open
Figure 2-1 Airspeed Limitations