CESSNA 152 TRAINING MANUAL
Unlike the C150 model, there were few changes in 152's from one year to the
next, and aside from minor technical and trim improvements, the C152
remained outwardly the same throughout the series' production history.
The last Model 152 rolled off the production line in 1985. In it's relatively short
8 year production history, from 1978-1985, there were approximately 7,541
C152's produced worldwide, including 596 assembled by Reims in France, with
a total of 396 aerobats.
Because of product liability exposure, Cessna, like most other light plane
companies in the US, stopped building light aircraft altogether in the mid
1980's.
Today Cessna is once again in the light aircraft business, building 172's, 182's
and 206's. Unfortunately, the high cost of production and insurance premiums
make it unlikely that Cessna will reintroduce the Cessna 152. However in 2006,
to compete in the light-sports-aircraft (LSA) category, they have unveiled the
C162 Skycatcher as the new two seat trainer.
Although we are beginning to see many advances in light aircraft
manufacturing, the Cessna 150/152 remains a favourite amongst pilots and
flight schools for due to availability, affordability, and the time proven design
and handling.
Both the C150 and C152, in all variations, are certified on the same FAA type
certificate, No. 3A19.
by D. Bruckert & O. Roud © 2004 Page 8
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