Cessna 152 User Manual

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Cessna 152 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Role	Trainer aircraft
First flight	1977
Number built	7, 584
Engine	Lycoming O-235-L2C
Horsepower	110 hp (82 kW)
Wingspan	33 ft 4 in (10.16 m)
Height	8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Empty weight	1, 081 lb (490 kg)
Gross weight	1, 670 lb (757 kg)
Wing area	160 sq ft
Maximum speed	126 mph
Cruise speed	107 mph
Stall speed	43 kn
Range	477 mi (768 km
Service ceiling	14, 700 ft
Rate of climb	715 ft/min
Fuel capacity	26 US gallons

Summary

Cessna 152 Performance Specifications

Takeoff and Landing Performance Metrics

Information on ground roll, obstacle clearance for takeoff and landing.

Weight Limits and Engine Specifications

Section 2 Limitations

Introduction and Airspeed Limitations

Overview of operating limitations and specific airspeed restrictions.

Power Plant and Weight Limitations

Details on engine operational limits and aircraft weight restrictions.

Center of Gravity and Maneuver Limits

Defines CG limits, maneuver limitations, and flight load factors.

Fuel and Flap Limitations

Section 3 Emergency Procedures

Introduction and Emergency Airspeeds

Provides an overview and critical airspeeds for emergency operations.

Engine Failure Procedures

Step-by-step checklists for engine failures during takeoff and flight.

Forced Landing Procedures

Guidelines for emergency landings with and without engine power.

Fire and Icing Emergency Procedures

Procedures for engine fires, cabin fires, and inadvertent icing encounters.

Section 4 Normal Procedures

Introduction and Normal Speeds

Preflight Inspection Checklist

Detailed checklist for preflight inspection of aircraft components.

Engine Starting and Before Takeoff Procedures

Takeoff, Climb, and Cruise Procedures

Guidance on normal takeoff, enroute climb, and cruise operations.

Section 5 Performance Data

Takeoff Distance Calculations

Provides data and methods for calculating takeoff distances.

Cruise Performance and Fuel Data

Landing Distance Calculations

Provides data and methods for calculating landing distances.

Section 6 Weight & Balance and Equipment List

Airplane Weighing Procedures

Loading Arrangements and Baggage

Center of Gravity Limits and Moment Envelope

Graphical tools and limits for ensuring proper aircraft loading.

Section 8 Airplane Handling, Service & Maintenance

Airplane Inspection Requirements

Details on FAA required inspections and Cessna maintenance programs.

Ground Handling and Parking Procedures

Servicing: Engine Oil and Filter Changes

Supplement: O-235-N2C Engine Modification

Performance Specifications for O-235-N2C Engine

Section 2 Limitations for O-235-N2C Engine

Operating limitations specific to the O-235-N2C engine modification.

Supplement: Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

Section 3 Emergency Procedures: ELT Activation

Procedures for ensuring ELT activation after a forced landing.

Section 4 Normal Procedures: ELT Operation

Supplement: Cessna 300 ADF (Type R-546E)

Section 4 Normal Procedures: ADF Operation

Supplement: Cessna 300 Nav/Com (720-Channel - Type RT-385A)

Supplement: Cessna 300 Transponder and Altitude Encoder (Blind)

Section 2 Limitations

Specifies limitations for transponder and altitude encoder usage.

Supplement: Cessna 400 Transponder and Optional Encoding Altimeter (Type EA-401A)

Transmitting Mode C and Self-Test Operations

Procedures for transmitting altitude data and self-testing the transponder.

Section 5 Performance

Supplement: Cessna 400 Glide Slope (Type R-443B)

Section 4 Normal Procedures: Receiving Glide Slope Signals

Supplement: Cessna 400 Marker Beacon (Type R-402A)

Section 4 Normal Procedures: Marker Beacon Operation