Cessna 152 1978 Owner's manual

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PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Cessna 152
1978 MODEL 152
SERIAL NO. ________________________________________
REGISTRATION NO. __________________________________
THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED
TO BE FURNISHED TO THE PILOT BY CAR PART 3
COPYRIGHT ©1977
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
WICHITA, KANSAS, USA.

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CONGRATULATIONS…..
Welcome to the ranks of Cessna owners! Your Cessna has been designed and constructed to give you
the most in performance, economy, and comfort. It is our desire that you will find flying it, either for
business or pleasure, a pleasant and profitable experience.
This Pilot’s Operating Handbook has been prepared as a guide to help you get the most pleasure and
utility from your airplane. It contains information about your Cessna’s equipment, operating
procedures, and performance; and suggestions for its servicing and care. We urge you to read it from
cover to cover, and to refer to it frequently.
Out interest in your flying pleasure has not ceased with your purchase of a Cessna. World-wide, the
Cessna Dealer Organization backed by the Cessna Customer Services Department stands ready to serve
you. The following services are offered by most Cessna Dealers:
•THE CESSNA WARRANTY, which provides coverage for parts and labor, is available at Cessna Dealers
worldwide. Specific benefits and provisions of warranty, plus other important benefits for you, are
contained in your Customer Care Program book, supplied with your airplane. Warranty service is
available to you at authorized Cessna Dealers throughout the world upon presentation of your
Customer Care Card which establishes your eligibility under the warranty.
•FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous expert service.
•FACTOR APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT to provide you efficient and accurate workmanship.
•A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS on hand when you need them.
•THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERVICING CESSNA AIRPLANES, since Cessna
Dealers have all the Service Manuals and Parts Catalogs, kept current by Service Letters and Service
News Letters, published by Cessna Aircraft Company.
We urge all Cessna owners to use the Cessna Dealer Organization to the fullest.
A current Cessna Dealer Directory accompanies your new airplane. The Directory is revised frequently,
and a current copy can be obtained from your Cessna Dealer. Make your Directory one of your cross-
country flight planning aids; a warm welcome awaits you at every Cessna Dealer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................ 1
LIMITATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................ 3
NORMAL PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................. 4
PERFORMANCE .............................................................................................................................. 5
WEIGHT & BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST ......................................................................................... 6
AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................ 7
AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 8
SUPPLEMENTS (Optional Systems Description & Operating Procedures) ..................................... 9
This handbook will be kept current by Service Letters published by Cessna Aircraft Company. These are
distributed to Cessna Dealers and to those who subscribe through the Owner Follow-Up System. If you
are not receiving subscription service, you will want to keep in touch with your Cessna Dealer for
information concerning the change status of the handbook. Subsequent changes will be made in the form
of stickers. These should be examined and attached to the appropriate page in the handbook immediately
after receipt; the handbook should not be used for operational purposes until it has been updated to a
current status.

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SECTION 1
GENERAL
Table of Contents
THREE VIEWS ................................................................................................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 5
DESCRIPTIVE DATA........................................................................................................................................ 5
ENGINE ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
PROPELLER ................................................................................................................................................ 5
FUEL .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
OIL ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS ........................................................................................................ 7
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS ............................................................................................................... 7
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................................. 7
BAGGAGE SPACE DIMENSIONS................................................................................................................. 7
SPECIFIC LOADINGS................................................................................................................................... 7
SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY ......................................................................................... 8
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS................................................................................. 8
METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY .......................................................................................................... 9
ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY ............................................................................................................... 9
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY ........................................................ 9
WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY ................................................................................................. 10

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THREE VIEWS
Figure 1-1. Three View

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INTRODUCTION
This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by
CAR Part 3. It also contains supplemental data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.
Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest. It also contains definitions or
explanations of symbols, abbreviations, and terminology commonly used.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Avo Lycoming
Engine Model Number: O-235-L2C
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally opposed, carburetor equipped,
four-cylinder engine with 233.3 cu. in. displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 110 rated BHP at 2550 RPM
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division
Propeller Model Number: 1A103/TCM6958
Number of Blades: 2
Propeller Diameter
Maximum: 69 inches
Minimum: 67.5 inches
Propeller Type: Fixed Pitch
FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Color):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue)
100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)
Fuel Capacity:
Standard Tanks:
Total Capacity: 26 gallons
Total Capacity Each Tank: 13 gallons
Total Usable: 24.5 gallons
Long Range Tanks:
Total Capacity: 39 gallons
Total Capacity Each Tank: 19.5 gallons
Total Usable: 37.5 gallons

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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 or SAE 40 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 installed)

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MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Takeoff: 1670 lbs.
Landing: 1670 lbs.
Weight in Baggage Compartment:
Baggage Area 1 (or passenger on child’s seat) – Station 50 to 76: 120 lbs.
See note below.
Baggage Area 2 – Station 76 to 94: 40 lbs.
See note below.
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage areas 1 and 2 is 120
lbs.
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Standard Empty Weight
152: 1081 lbs.
152 II: 1118 lbs.
Maximum Useful Load
152: 589 lbs.
152 II: 552 lbs.
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Detailed dimensions of the cabin interior and entry door openings are illustrated in Section 6.
BAGGAGE SPACE DIMENSIONS
Baggage area dimensions are illustrated in detail in Section 6.
SPECIFIC LOADINGS
Wing Loading: 10.5 lbs./sq. ft.
Power Loading: 15.2 lbs./hp.

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SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS
KCAS
Knots Calibrated Airspeed is indicated airspeed corrected for position and
instrument error and expressed in knots. Knots calibrated airspeed is equal
to KTAS in standard atmosphere at sea level.
KIAS
Knots Indicated Airspeed is the speed show on the airspeed indicator and
expressed in knots.
KTAS
Knots True Airspeed is the airspeed expressed in knots relative to
undisturbed air which is KCAS corrected for altitude and temperature.
V
A
Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which you may use abrupt
control travel.
V
FE
Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed permissible with wing
flaps in a prescribed extended position.
V
NO
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be
exceeded except in smooth air, then only with caution.
V
NE
Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any
time.
V
S
Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is
controllable.
V
S0
Stalling Speed or minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is
controllable in the landing configuration at the most forward center of
gravity.
V
X
Best Angle-of-Climb Speed is the speed which results in the greatest gain of
altitude in a given horizontal distance.
V
Y
Best Rate-of-Climb Speed is the speed which results in the greatest gain in
altitude in a given time.

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METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY
OAT
Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature. It is expressed in
either degrees Celsius (formerly Centigrade) or degrees Fahrenheit.
Standard Temperature
Standard Temperature is 15°C at sea level pressure altitude and decreases
by 2°C for each 1000 feet of altitude.
Pressure Altitude
Pressure Altitude is the altitude read from an altimeter when the altimeter’s
barometric scale has been set to 29.92 inches of mercury (1013 mb).
ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY
BHP
Brake Horsepower is the power developed by the engine.
RPM
Revolutions Per Minute is engine speed.
Static RPM
Static RPM is engine speed attained during a full-throttle engine runup when
the airplane is on the ground and stationary.
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY
Demonstrated
Crosswind Velocity
Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity is the velocity of the crosswind
component for which adequate control of the airplane during takeoff and
landing was actually demonstrated during certification tests. The value
shown is not considered to be limiting.
Usable Fuel
Usable Fuel is the fuel available for flight planning.
Unusable Fuel
Unusable Fuel is the quantity of fuel that cannot be safely used in flight.
GPH
Gallons Per Hour is the amount of fuel (in gallons) consumed per hour.
NMPG
Nautical Miles Per Gallon is the distance (in nautical miles) which can be
expected per gallon of fuel consumed at a specific engine power setting
and/or flight configuration.

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WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY
Reference Datum
Reference Datum is an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal
distances are measured for balance purposes.
Station
Station is a location along the airplane fuselage given in terms of the
distance from the reference datum.
Arm
Arm is the horizontal distance from the reference datum to the center of
gravity (C.G.) of an item.
Moment
Moment is the product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm.
(Moment divided by the constant 1000 is used in this handbook to simplify
balance calculations by reducing the number of digits.)
Center of Gravity
(C.G.)
Center of Gravity is the point at which an airplane, or equipment, would
balance if suspended. Its distance from the reference datum is found by
dividing the total moment by the total weight of the airplane.
C.G. Arm
Center of Gravity Arm is the arm obtained by adding the airplane’s
individual moments and dividing the sum by the total weight.
C.G. Limits
Center of Gravity Limits are the extreme center of gravity locations within
which the airplane must be operated at a given weight.
Standard Empty
Weight
Standard Empty Weight is the weight of a standard airplane, including
unusable fuel, full operating fluids and full engine oil.
Basic Empty Weight
Basic Empty Weight is the standard empty weight plus the weight of
optional equipment.
Useful Load
Useful Load is the difference between takeoff weight and the basic empty
weight.
Gross (Loaded)
Weight
Gross (Loaded) Weight is the loaded weight of the airplane.
Maximum Takeoff
Weight
Maximum Takeoff Weight is the maximum weight approved for the start of
the takeoff run.
Maximum Landing
Weight
Maximum Landing Weight is the maximum weight approved for the landing
touchdown.
Tare
Tare is the weight of chocks, blocks, stands, etc. used when weighing an
airplane, and is included in the scale readings. Tare is deducted from the
scale reading to obtain the actual (net) airplane weight.

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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 3
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 3
AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS................................................................................................................. 4
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 5
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 5
WEIGHT LIMITS ............................................................................................................................................. 6
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS.......................................................................................................................... 6
MANEUVERING LIMITS ................................................................................................................................. 6
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS ....................................................................................................................... 7
KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS ....................................................................................................................... 7
FUEL LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 7
PLACARDS...................................................................................................................................................... 8

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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 have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. When applicable,
limitations associated with optional systems or equipment are included in Section 9.
Your Cessna is certificated under FAA Type Certificate No. 3A19 as Cessna Model No. 152.
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in figure 2-1.
SPEED
KCAS
KIAS
REMARKS
VNE
Never Exceed Speed
145
149
Do not exceed this speed in any operation.
V
NO
Maximum Structural
Cruising Speed
108
111
Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and
then only with caution.
V
A
Maneuvering Speed:
1670 Pounds
1500 Pounds
1350 Pounds
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 flaps down.
Maximum Window
Open Speed
139
143
Do not exceed this speed with windows open.
Figure 2-1. Airspeed Limitations

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AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS
Airspeed indicator markings and their color code significance are shown in figure 2-2.
MARKING
KIAS VALUE
OR RANGE
SIGNIFICANCE
White Arc 35 – 85
Full Flap Operating Range. Lower limit is maximum
weight VS0 in landing configuration. Upper limit is
maximum speed permissible with flaps extended.
Green Arc 40 – 111
Normal Operating Range. Lower limit is maximum
weight VSat most forward C.G. with flaps retracted.
Upper limit is maximum structural cruising speed.
Yellow Arc 111 – 149 Operations must be conducted with caution and
only in smooth air.
Red Line 149 Maximum speed for all operations.
Figure 2-2. Airspeed Indicator Markings

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POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS
Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming
Engine Model Number: O-235-L2C
Engine Operating Limits for Takeoff and Continuous Operations:
Maximum Power: 110 BHP
Maximum Engine Speed: 2550 RPM
NOTE
The static RPM range at full throttle (carburetor heat off and mixture
leaned to maximum RPM) is 2280 to 2380 RPM.
Maximum Oil Temperature: 118°C (245°F)
Oil Pressure
Minimum: 25 psi
Maximum: 100 psi
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division
Propeller Model Number: 1A103/TCM6958
Propeller Diameter
Maximum: 69 inches
Minimum: 67.5 inches
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS
Power plant instrument markings and their color code significance are show in figure 2-3.
INSTRUMENT
RED LINE
GREEN ARC
RED LINE
MINIMUM LIMIT
NORMAL OPERATING
MAXIMUM LIMIT
Tachometer
- - -
1900 – 2550 RPM
2550 RPM
Oil Temperature
- - -
100° – 245°F
245°F
Oil Pressure
25 psi
60 – 90 psi
100 psi
Figure 2-3. Power Plant Instrument Markings

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WEIGHT LIMITS
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1670 lbs.
Maximum Landing Weight: 1670 lbs.
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment:
Baggage Area 1 (or passenger on child’s seat) – Station 50 to 76: 120 lbs.
See note below.
Baggage Area 2 – Station 76 to 94: 40 lbs.
See note below.
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage areas 1 and 2 is 120
lbs.
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
Center of Gravity Range:
Forward: 31.0 inches aft of datum at 1350 lbs. or less, with straight line variation to 32.65 inches
aft of datum at 1670 lbs.
Aft: 36.5 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Reference Datum: Front face of firewall.
MANEUVERING LIMITS
This airplane is certificated in the utility category and is designed for limited aerobatic flight. In the
acquisition of various certificates such as commercial pilot, instrument 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 MAXIMUM ENTRY SPEED*
Chandelles ................................................................................................................. 95 knots
Lazy Eights ................................................................................................................. 95 knots
Steep Turns ............................................................................................................... 95 knots
Spins ................................................................................................... Use Slow Deceleration
Stalls (Except Whip Stalls) .................................................................. Use Slow Deceleration
* Higher speeds can be used if abrupt use of the controls is avoided.
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 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 use of controls.