Cessna 152 Quick setup guide

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NOTICE
AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, THIS INFOR
MATION MANUAL WAS AN EXACT DUPLI
CATE OF THE OFFICIAL PILOT'S OPERAT
ING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL AND IS TO BE
USED FOR GENERAL PURPOSES ONLY.
IT WILL NOT BE KEPT CURRENT AND,
THEREFORE, CANNOT BE USED AS A
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE OFFICIAL PILOT'S
OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA
APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
INTENDED FOR OPERATION OF THE AIR
PLANE.
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
1 JULY 1979
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INFORMATION MANUAL
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
1980 MODEL 152
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
M.mb.r of GAMA WICHITA, KANSAS, USA
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PERFORMANCE- CESSNA
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 152
PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
*SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level
Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Ft
CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for
engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes
reserve.
75% Power at 8000 Ft Range
24.5 Gallons Usable Fuel Time
75% Power at 8000 Ft . ' Range
37.5 Gallons Usable Fuel Time
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft Range
24.5 Gallons Usable Fuel Time
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft Range
37.5 Gallons Usable Fuel Time
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL
SERVICE CEILING
TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll
Total
Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle
LANDING PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll
Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle
STALL SPEED (CAS):
Flaps Up, Power Off
Flaps Down, Power Off
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
Ramp
Takeoff or Landing
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT:
152
152 II
MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD:
152
152 II
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
WING LOADING: Pounds/Sq Ft
POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP
FUEL CAPACITY: Total
Standard Tanks
Long Range Tanks
OIL CAPACITY
ENGINE: Avco Lycoming
110 BHP at 2550 RPM
PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter
110 KNOTS
107 KNOTS
320 NM
3.1 HRS
545 NM
5.2 HRS
415 NM
5.2 HRS
690 NM
8.7 HRS
715 FPM
14,700 FT
725 FT
1340 FT
475 FT
1200 FT
48 KNOTS
43 KNOTS
1675 LBS
1670 LBS
1109 LBS
1142 LBS
566 LBS
533 LBS
120 LBS
10.5
15.2
26 GAL.
39 GAL.
6 QTS
O-235-L2C
69 IN.
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"Speed performance is shown for an airplane equipped with optional speed fairings,
which increas-3 the speeds by approximately 2 knots. There is a corresponding difference
in range, while all other performance figures are unchanged when speed fairings are
installed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CESSNA _
MODEL 152
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
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CESSNA SECTION 1
MODEL 152 GENERAL
SECTION 1
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Three View 1-2
Introduction 1-3
Descriptive Data 1-3
Engine 1-3
Propeller 1-3
Fuel 1-3
Oil 1-4
Maximum Certificated Weights 1-5
Standard Airplane Weights 1-5
Cabin And Entry Dimensions 1-5
Baggage Space Dimensions 1-5
Specific Loadings 1-5
Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology 1-5
General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols 1-5
Meteorological Terminology 1-6
Engine Power Terminology 1-7
Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terminology . . . 1-7
Weight And Balance Terminology 1-7
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
CESSNA
MODEL 152
3. Wheel base length is 58".
4. Propeller ground clearance is 12'
5. Wing area is 159 1/2 square feet.
1. Wing span shown with conical camber wing
tips and strobe lights installed. If standard
wing tips without strobe lights are installed,
wing span is 32' - 8 1/2".
2. Maximum height shown with nose gear
depressed, all tires and nose strut prop
erly inflated and flashing beacon installed.
Minimum turning radius [sfcpivot point to
outboard wing tip) is 24' - 8".
Figure 1-1. Three View
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CESSNA SECTION i
MODEL 152 GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material require!
to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3. It also contains supplementa
data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.
Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest. I
also contains definitions or explanations of symbols, abbreviations, am
terminology commonly used.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Avco 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: HO rated BHP at 2550 RPM.
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 1A103/TCM6958.
Number of Biades: 2.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 69 inches.
Minimum: 67.5 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed pitch.
FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
NOTE
Isopropyl alcohol or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
may be added to the fuel supply. Additive concentrations
shall not exceed 1% for isopropyl alcohol or .15% for
ethylene glycol monomethyl ether. Refer to Section 8 for
additional information.
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SECTION 1 CESSNA
GENERAL MODEL 152
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.
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 corro
sion 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. i
Total: 7 Quarts (if oil filter installed).
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CESSNA SECTION 1
MODEL 152 GENERAL
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Ramp: 1675 lbs.
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: 1109 lbs.
152 II: 1142 lbs.
Maximum Useful Load, 152: 566 lbs.
152 II: 533 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.
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.
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