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C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Cessna 152 · Emergency Procedures

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Overview

The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, single-engine aircraft designed for flight training and personal use. It is known for its reliability and ease of handling, making it a popular choice among flight schools. This document outlines the emergency procedures specific to the C-152, providing pilots with critical steps to follow in various emergency scenarios. These procedures are essential for ensuring safety and effective response during in-flight emergencies or ground incidents. Pilots should familiarize themselves with these procedures to enhance their preparedness and response capabilities in critical situations.

  • Familiarize with emergency procedures for effective response.
  • Maintain calm and follow checklist during emergencies.
  • Regularly check and ensure all systems are operational before flight.

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Emergency Procedures
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4
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72 KB
Publisher
www.fmfa.org
How rare is it?
2,927Cessna 152 registered worldwide · 2,204 active

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Engine Fire during Start on Ground

If engine starts: Power Engine 1700 RPM for a few minutes. If engine fails to start: Shutdown & inspect for damage. Use Fire Extinguisher if necessary. Master Switch: OFF, Magneto Switch: OFF, Fuel Selector: OFF.

Engine Failure during Takeoff Run

Throttle: Idle, Brakes: Apply, Flaps: Retract, Mixture: Full Rich, Magneto Switch: OFF, Master Switch: OFF.

Emergency Landing without Power

Radio: Transmit MAYDAY (121.5), Airspeed: 60 KIAS, Mixture: Idle Cut-off, Fuel Selector: OFF, Master Switch: OFF, Seat Belts & Harness: Fasten & tighten.

Ditching Procedures

Approach into the wind, secure heavy objects, and ensure seat belts are fastened. Touchdown at 54 KIAS with a 300 ft/min descent.

Safety notes

  • Always wear seat belts during flight and landing.
  • Keep emergency equipment accessible and functional.
  • Practice emergency procedures regularly in training sessions.

Full document text

C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Engine Fire during Start on Ground Cranking.. If engine starts: Power Engine If engine fails to start: Cranking. Mixture. Continue to suck flames into engine 1700 RPM for a few minutes Shutdown & inspect for damage Continue effort to start Idle - Cut-off Engine Master Switch Magneto Switch Fuel Selector Fire Extinguisher…………………….. Fire Damage .Secure OFF OFF OFF Use if necessary Inspect for damage Engine Fire in Flight Mixture.... Fuel Selector Master Switch Cabin Heat & Air Airspeed. Idle - Cut-off OFF OFF OFF (except wing root vents) .... 100 KAIS- increase if not extinguished Forced Landing. Electrical Fire in Flight Master Switch Radios Electrical Equipment/Switches Magneto Switch Cabin Heat, Air, & Vents. Fire Extinguisher.. Master Switch If fire appears out: Circuit Breakers Radio... Electrical Equipment/Switches Cabin Heat, Air, & Vents. As soon as possible OFF OFF OFF ON Closed Activate (if available) ON Check for faulty circuit - do not reset ON - one at a time ON - one at a time Open if fire extinguished C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Cabin Fire Master Switch Cabin Heat, Air & Vents Fire Extinguisher. OFF Closed Land..... Wing Fire Navigation Light Strobe Light (if installed). Pitot Heat Side Slip Land.... If in flight: Activate (if available) As soon as possible OFF OFF OFF To keep flames from fuel tank As soon as possible Engine Failure during Takeoff Run Throttle.... Brakes Flaps.... Mixture...... Magneto Switch Master Switch Engine Failure after Takeoff Airspeed (Best Glide).... Mixture.... Fuel Selector Magneto Switch Flaps...... Master Switch Engine Failure during Flight Airspeed (Best Glide)..... Carburetor Heat........ Fuel Selector Primer... Mixture.... Magneto Switch Idle Apply Retract - Idle Cut-off OFF OFF 60 KIAS - Idle Cut-off OFF OFF As required OFF 60 KIAS ON ON In & Locked Full Rich Both (Start if propeller is stopped) C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Emergency Landing without Power Radio......... Transponder Airspeed Mixture Fuel Selector Magneto Switch Flaps..... Master Switch Seat Belts & Harness..... Doors..... Touchdown Brakes Emergency Landing with Power Airspeed (Best Guide).... Select Field.. Radio........ Transponder Flaps...... Prior to touchdown Radio/Electrical Equipment Seat Belts & Harness. Doors..... Master Switch Airspeed.... Touchdown Mixture..... Fuel Selector Magneto Switch Brakes Transmit MAYDAY (121.5) Squawk 7700 60 KIAS - Idle Cut-off OFF OFF As required OFF Fasten & tighten . Unlatch prior to touchdown Slightly tail low Apply Heavily 60 KIAS - Fly over note terrain / obstacles Transmit MAYDAY (121.5) Squawk 7700 As required OFF Fasten & tighten Unlatch prior to touchdown OFF 54 KIAS Slightly tail low .... Idle - Cut-off OFF OFF Apply Heavily C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Over-Voltage Light Master Switch Master Switch _ Over Voltage Light Comes On Again….. Radio..... Ditching Transponder Heavy Objects. Approach... High Winds, Heavy Seas... Light Winds, Heavy Swells........ Flaps..... Airspeed/Power..... Seat Belts & Harness...... Doors... Touchdown Face....... Evacuate OFF Switch back ON Master Switch OFF & Land as soon as possible Transmit MAYDAY (121.5) Squawk 7700 Secure or jettison Into the wind Parallel to swells 30° 54 KIAS – 300 ft/min descent Fasten & tighten Unlatch Level attitude at 300 ft/min descent Cushion at touchdown As soon as possible Ammeter Shows Discharge Radios Non-essential Electrical Alternator Circuit Breaker Master Switch ..... Master Switch Low Voltage illuminates again OFF OFF Check in OFF (both sides) ON Radio ON and Land as soon as possible Landing with Flat Main Tire Approach.. Touchdown Normal Good tire offset on side of runway - hold off flat tire as long as possible C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Type certificate, explained

What's in the Cessna 152 TCDS

A Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) is the FAA's record of what an aircraft type was approved as. It is the source of truth for weights, seating, fuel and the rules the design was certified against. Expand any line to see what it means.

TCDS 3A19Rev 40· Issued 1997
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