ATING HANDBOOK “and”: AIRPLANE FEICHT MANUAL 4A soon len 4979 MODEL 152 DOCUMENT MUST BE Serial No. IED IN THE AIRPLANE . 4 LL TIMES. Registration No.7 ‘ . PISA BS : > . Z THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO. BE nos FURNISHED TO THE PILOT BY CAR PART 3 AND CONSTITUTES THE FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL, ‘ COPYRIGHT ® 1978 CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY WICHITA, KANSAS, USA 1 JULY 1978THIS MANUAL WAS PROVIDED FOR THE AIRPLANE IDENTIFIED ON THE TITLE PAGE ON i SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS SUPPLIED BY CESSNA | AIRCRAFT COMPANY MUST BE PROPERLY IN- SERTED. craft Company 4 4 jeCESSNA. CONGRATULATIONS MODEL 152 “CONGRATULATIONS .... Welcome to the ranks of Cessna owners! Your Cessna has been designed and constructed to give you the mostin performance, econoniy, and comfort. Itis our desire that you will find flying it, either for business or pleasure, a pleasant ahd 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, [t 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. Qur 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. @ FACTORY 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 AIR- PLANES, since Cessna Dealers have all of 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 Deater Organization to the fullest. A current Cessna Dealer Directory accompanies your new airplane. The Directory is revised frequently, and 2 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. 1 July 1978 i | 3 | i iPERFORMANCE- CESSNA SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 152 PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS Marina at Seu Lew goo BeMNOTS CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for engine start, taxi, takeoff, olimb and 45 minutes reserve at 45% powor, ‘5% Power atBO00Ft - - 2. ee ee Range 350 NM 24.5 Gallons Usable Fuel Time 3.4 HRS ‘7% Power atB000Ft .. 0... eee Range 580 NM 37.5 Gallons Usable Fuel Time 5.5 HRS Maximum Range at 10,000Ft .. 2... ..:.- Range = 415 NM 24.5 Gallons Usable Fuel Time 5.2 HRS Maximum Range et 10,000 Ft ©... ee ee eee Range 690 NM 37.5 Gallons Usable Fuel Time 8.7 HRS RATE OF CLIMB ATSEALEVEL «6. ee ee es 715 FPM SERVICE.CEILING .. 0... ee ee 14,700 FT TAKEOFF PERFORMANC! GroundRoll 2... ee 725 FT Total Distance Over 60-Ft Obstacle... ee 1340FT LANDING PERFORMANC! Ground Roll 2. ee 475 FT Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle 2. 2... +s... - 2 eee 1200 FT STALL SPEED (CAS): Flaps Up, Power Off 6. ee 48 KNOTS Flaps Down, Power Off .. - 6.0.2. ee eee we 43 KNOTS MAXIMUM WEIGHT: Ramp .... 2.2.00 Ge ee 1678 LBS Takeottor Landing... 2... ee ee 1670 LBS STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT: WR ee 1101 LBS 2 ee 1193 LBS MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD; WE ee 574 LBS 12M ee 542 LBS BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE 6... ee 120 LBS WING LOADING: Pounds/SqFt 2... 0-00.00. 2 105 POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP_ ... 1... 20... 2 152 FUEL CAPACITY: Total Standard Tanks... ee .. 26GAL. Long Rangé Tanks... ee ee 39 GAL. OILCAPACITY oe ++. 6QTS ENGINE: AvtoLycoming . 2... 0... +++ O-285-L2C 110 BHP at 2550 RPM PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter 2... 0.2 ee 69 IN. *Speed performance is shown for an airplane equipped with optional speed fairings, which increase 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. ii 1 July 1978 fCESSNA COVERAGH/REVISIONS/ MODEL 152 LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES COVERAGE The Pilot's Operating Handbook in the airplane at the time of delivery from Cessna Aircraft Company contains information applicable to the 1979 Model 152 airplane designated by the serial number and registration number shown on the Title Page of this handbook. REVISIONS Changes and/or additions to this handbook will be covered by-revisions published by Cessna Aircraft Company. These revisions are distributed to all Cessna Dealers and to owners of U: S. Registered aircraft according to FAA records at the time of revision issuance. . Revisions should be examined immediately upon receipt and incorporated in this handbook. NOTE current Owners should contact their Cessna Dealer whenever the revision status of their handbook is in question. Arevision bar will extend the full length of new or revised text and/or illustrations added on new or presently existing pages. This bar will be located adjacent to the applicable revised area on the outer margin of the page All revised pages will carry the revision number and date on the applicable page. ‘The following Log of Effective Pages provides the dates of issue for original and revised pages, and a listing of all pages in the handbook. Pages affected by the current revision are indicated by an asterisk (*) preceding the pages listed. LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Dates of issue for original and revised pages are= Original we 1 July 1978 Revision 1 . . 31 March 1983 Page Date Page . Date Title - T July 1978 SF tht SATS cress 1 July. 1978 Assighment Recor + uly 1978 "5-14 thru 5-18 March 1983 Vjuly 1978 BD eevessngen 1 July 1978 31 March 1983 5-20 Blank =. eee TJuly 1978 1 July 1978 6t tee 1 July 1978 1 July 1978 62 Blank’. V July 1978 March 1983 6-3 thru 6-20 to, 1 July 1976 1 July 1978 7-4 thru 7-365... Tjuly 1978 March 1983 BT vista A, july. 1978 March 1983 8:2 Blank oe nego de July 1978 T July 1978 83 HY BD cece eases oT duly 1978 sees T July 3978 8-10 thru B-11 31 March 1983 "16 Blank 1 july 1978 BED thru B14 oo acces Baluly 1978 1 July 1978 49-1 thru 9-2... ‘31 March 1983 M18 thru 4-17 2. 31 March 1983 NOTE; 18 they 4-22 ssn i July 1978 Refer to Section 9 Table’ of Contents for 1 July 1978 supplements applicable to aptional sys. 1 July 1978 tems. 1 July 1978 + Revision 1 - 31 March 1983,D1136-1-13PH-RGI-100-9/94 : so HitTABLE OF CONTENTS CESSNA MODEL 152 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION GENERAL... 0... ccc ecu e eee eect een ees 1 LIMITATIONS........0. 0002 e eee eee eee 2 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES... a3 f NORMAL PROCEDURES.............45 4 PERFORMANCE............-----0 0000s 5 WEIGHT & BALANCE/ ~ EQUIPMENT LIST .............0.65 6 AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS ......... cece eee ae 7 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ........ 8 SUPPLEMENTS ~ °° (Optional Systems Description & Operating Procedures) .......... 9 iv 1 July 19781979 MODEL 152 COPYRIGHT © 1993, CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY: WICHITA, KANSAS, USA. THE REPRINTING ‘OF THIS. MANUAL! INCORPO- RATES INFORMATION ISSUED “IN. (REVISION: 1 DATED 37° MARCH 1983 FROM’ “THE: PILOT‘S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA. APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL. “ D1136-13-RGI-2500-5/94 iiiTABLE OF CONTENTS CESSNA t MODEL 152 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ‘ GENERAL... 0. scseeeeeeneeeeeeeen ener 1 | LIMITATIONS........ 00sec eee eee 2 ' EMERGENCY PROCEDURES...........-+ 3 ( : NORMAL PROCEDURES...........---- 4 PERFORMANCE ( WEIGHT & BALANCE/ ~, EQUIPMENT LIST .......0025 000006 6 AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS ( DESCRIPTIONS .......eceeeeeeeee 7 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .......- 8 SUPPLEMENTS . : (Optional Systems Description -» & Operating Procedures) .......-.. 9 iv 1 July 1978CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 152 GENERAL SECTION 1 GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Three View ..... Introduction... . . Descriptive Data . . . Engine... . : Propeller... .. an Fuel... .- 1 eee eee 1 0)) Cer fe Maximum Certificated Weights |. 11.0 lee ee Standard Airplane Weights ........ . Cabin AndEntry Dimensions .. . . - ) eb ee ee Baggage Space Dimensions ........ 2: 5: eae Specific Loadings . 2... ee Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology... 2 0. 6.0: General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols’... 1... Meteorological Terminology ... ~~... +.) fe ee ate Engine Power Terminology . ‘Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terminology: Weight And Balance Terminology . . 1 July 1978SECTION 1 GENERAL CESSNA MODEL 152 NOTES: (Wing span shown with conicelcomber wing tips and strobe Fights inetllad, 1 standard ‘xing tins without strc lights re installed, wing span is 32" ~ B 1/2", Maximuey hight shown with nose gear sdoploied, st res and nove 2700 prop ery inflated and flasleg beacon insalied. ‘Wheel bane length i 88", Propeller ground elearanes is 72" ‘Wing area Us 159 1/2 square foes Minirours suming radius (4eI¥0t point co outboard wing tip) is 20" 8 . * PIVOT POINT pivoT POINT, OEE 1-2. Figure 1-1. Three View i July 1978THIS DATA APPLICABLE ONLY TO AIRPLANES WITH LYCOMING (0-2354120 ENGINE. FOR AIRPLANES WITH ENGINE MODIFIED TO (0.235.NZC, REFER TO DATA IN SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENT. CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 152 GENERAL 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. ak Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming. - Engine Model Number: 0-235-L2C. Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air- soled, 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: 1A 103/TCM6958. Number of Blades: 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). Fuel Capacity: Standard Tanks: Total Capacity: 26 gallons. Son Total Capacity Each Tank: 13 gallons. ws Total Usable: 24.5 gallons. os 1 July 1978 Revision 1 - 31 March 1983 . 1-3ss THIS DATA APPLICABLE ONLY TO AIRPLANES WITH LYCOMING 0-235.2¢ ENGINE. FOR AIRPLANES WITH ENGINE MODIFIED TO (0-238.N2¢, REFER TO DATA IN SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENT. SECTION.1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 152. 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 consunjption 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. f 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 Minera! Oil: “ SAE 50 above 16°C (60°F). _ SAE 40 between -1°C (30°F) and 92°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 Capatity: “Sump: 6 Quarts. Total: 7 Quarts (if oil filter installed). : 1 July 1978 ia Revision 1 - 31 March 1983CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 152 GENERAL MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS Ramp; 1675 Ibs. Takeoff: 1670 Ibs. Landing: 1670 Ibs. Weight in Baggage Compartment: Baggage Area i (or passenger on child's seat) - Station 50 to 76: 1201bs, See note below. Baggage Area 2 - Station 76 to 94: 40 Ibs. See note below. NOTE The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage areas 1 and 2 is 120 ibs. STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS Standard Empty Weight, 152; 1101 Ibs. 152 Il: 1133 Ibs. Maximum Useful Load, 152: 574 lbs. 152 1; 542 Ibs. CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS ne Detailed dimensions of the cabin interior and entry door openings are illustrated in Section 6. BAGGAGE SPACE DIMENSIONS S Baggage area dimensions are illustrated in detail in Section 6. SPECIFIC LOADINGS : : Wing Loading: 10.5 Ibs./sq. ft. Power Loading: 15.2 Ibs./hp. SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS KCAS Knots Calibrated Airspeed is indicated aitspeed corrected for position and instrument error and expressed-in knots. Knots calibrated airspeed is equal to KTAS in stahidard atmosphere at sea level. 4 July 1978 1-5.SECTION:1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 152 KIAS Knots Indicated Airspeed is the speed shown 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. Vv Manuevering Speed is the maximum speed at which you may use abrupt control travel. Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest specd permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position. Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be exceeded except in smooth air, then only with caution. Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any time. ling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at ‘n the airplane is controllable. Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable in the landing configu- ration at the most forward center of gravity. ‘Best Angle-of-Climb Speed is the speed which results in the greatest gain of altitude in a given horizontal distance, Vy o ” Best Rate-of-Climb Speed is the speed which results in the ¥ "greatest gain in altitude in a given time. METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY OAT: . _. Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature. “Ibis expressed in either degrees Celsius or degrees Fah- * renheit. Standard... Standard Temperature is 15°C at sea level pressure alti- “Tempera-... tudé and decreases by 2°C for each 1000 feet of altitude. ture wo Pressure Pressure Altitude is the altitude read from an altimeter Altitude when the altimeter's barometric scale has been set to 29.92 inches of mercury (1013 mb). 16° : . 1 July 1978CESSNA MODEL 152 SECTION 1 GENERAL ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY BHP RPM Static RPM Brake Horsepower is the power developed by the engine. Revolutions Per Minute is engine speed. Static RPM is engino speed attained during a full-throttle engine runup when the airplane is on the ground and stationary. AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY Demon- strated Crosswind Velocity Usable Fuel Unusable Fuel GPH NMPG g Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity is the velocity of the. erosswind component for which adequate control of the airplane during takeoff and landing was actually demon- strated during certification tests. The value shown is not considered to be limiting. oe Usable Fuel is the fuel available for flight planning: Unusable Fuel is the quantity of fuel that oail not be safely used in flight. : Gallons Per Hour is the amount of fuel (in gallons) consumed per hour. Nautical Miles Per Gallon is the distance (@n nauticd” miles) which can be expected per gallon of fuel: consumed ata specific engine power setting and/or fight configura tion. g is acceleration due to gravity. WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY Reference Datum Station Arm Moment 1 July 1978 Reference Datum is an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances are # measured for balance purposes. Station is a location along the airplane fuselage given in terms of the distance from the reference datum. Arm is the horizontal distance from the reference datum to the center of gravity (C.G.) of an item. Moment is the product of the weight of an item multiplied 1-7