CESSNA SECTION 2
MODEL 152 LIMITATIONS
1 July 1978 2-6
Aft: 36.5 inches aft of datum at all weights
Reference Datum: Front face of firewall
MANEUVER LIMITS
This airplane is certificated in the utility category and is designated for limited aerobatic flight.
In the acquisition of various certificates such as commercial pilot and flight instructor, certain
maneuvers are required. All of these maneuvers are permitted in this airplane.
No aerobatic maneuvers are approved except those listed below
Maneuver Recommended Entry Speed
Chandelles........................................................................................................... 95 knots
Lazy Eights.......................................................................................................... 95 knots
Steep Turns......................................................................................................... 95 knots
Spins.....................................................................................................Slow Deceleration
Stalls (except whip stalls) .....................................................................Slow Deceleration
Higher speeds can be used if abrupt use of controls if avoided
The baggage compartment and / or child’s seat must not be occupied during aerobatics
Aerobatics that may impose high loads should not be attempted. The important thing to bear
in mind in flight maneuvers is that the airplane is that the airplane is clean in aerodynamic
design and will build up speed quickly with the nose down. Proper speed control is an
essential requirement for execution of any maneuver and care should always be exercised to
avoid excessive speed which, in turn, can impose excessive loads. In the execution of all
maneuvers, avoid abrupt of controls.
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS
Flaps Up + 4.4 g to –1.76 g
Flaps Down + 3.5 g
KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS
The airplane is equipped for day VFR and may be equipped for night VFR and / or IFR
operations. FAR Part 91 establishes the minimum required instrumentation and equipment for
these operations. The reference to types of flight operations on the operating limitations
placard reflects equipment installed at the time of Airworthiness Certificate issuance.
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