Data Sheet - Cessna 152
Cessna 152 · Type Certificate
Overview
This document is a Type Certificate Data Sheet for the Cessna 152, detailing the aircraft's specifications, weights, powerplant, fuel system, landing gear, electrical system, and performance speeds. It serves as a reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, providing essential information for operating the aircraft safely and efficiently. The data sheet includes critical weight limits, engine specifications, fuel requirements, and performance metrics that are vital for flight planning and operations.
- Empty weight ranges from 1141.8 lbs to 1171.9 lbs.
- Maximum takeoff weight is 1670 lbs.
- Lycoming O-235 engine produces 108 BHP at 2550 RPM.
- Total fuel capacity is 26.0 gallons, with 24.5 gallons usable.
- Best glide speed is 60 KIAS.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.purdueaviationllc.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Type Certificate
- Year
- 2010
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 91 KB
- Publisher
- www.purdueaviationllc.com
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Weights
The Cessna 152 has various weight specifications including an empty weight ranging from 1141.8 lbs to 1171.9 lbs depending on the aircraft number. The maximum ramp, takeoff, and landing weights are all set at 1675 lbs, 1670 lbs, and 1670 lbs respectively. The baggage weight limit is 120 lbs, with specific limits for two baggage areas.
Powerplant
The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming O-235 engine, producing 108 BHP at 2550 RPM. It features a four-cylinder, direct drive, horizontally opposed, air-cooled design. Oil capacity is 6 quarts, with minimum requirements of 4 quarts for local flights and 5 quarts for cross-country flights.
Fuel System
The Cessna 152 is equipped with a standard fuel system that includes two vented fuel tanks with a total capacity of 26.0 gallons, of which 24.5 gallons are usable. Approved fuel grades are 100LL (blue) and 100 (green). The fuel system consists of a shutoff valve, strainer, manual primer, and carburetor.
Speeds
Key performance speeds for the Cessna 152 include a best glide speed of 60 KIAS, stall speeds of 35 KIAS in landing configuration and 40 KIAS in cruise configuration, and a maximum structural cruising speed of 111 KIAS. The never exceed speed is 149 KIAS, and the demonstrated crosswind component is 12 knots.
Full document text
Data Sheet - Cessna 152 Weights Aircraft Number Empty Weight Empty Moment Useful Load 94286 1171.9 lbs. 35530.5 499.1 lbs. 6450B 1141.8 lbs. 34094.1 533.2 lbs Maximum Weights (Normal and Utility) Ramp Weight 1675 lbs. Takeoff Weight 1670 lbs. Landing Weight 1670 lbs. Baggage Weight 120 lbs. Area 1 120 lbs. Area 2 40 lbs. - area 1 and 2 combined 120 lbs. Powerplant Engine: Lycoming O-235, 108BHP @ 2550 RPM. Four cylinders, direct drive, horizontally opposed, air cooled, carburetor-equipped. Oil: Full 6 qt. Min. for Local Flight 4 qt. Min. for X-Country 5 qt. Grade and Type Summer - 100W50 wt. Winter - 65W30 wt. Fuel System Fuel: Approved Grades 100LL (blue), 100 (green) Total Fuel 26.0 Gal. Total Usable 24.5 Gal. System Description: The airplane is equipped with a standard fuel system consisting of two vented fuel tanks, a fuel shutoff valve, fuel strainer, manual primer, and carburetor. Fuel flows by gravity from the two tanks to the fuel shutoff valve, through a fuel strainer to the carburetor. From the carburetor, the fuel/air mixture flows to the cylinders. Landing Gear and Brakes System Description: Landing gear is fixed in the tricycle configuration with a steerable nosewheel. Each main gear is equipped with a hydraulically activated single disk brake on the inboard side of each wheel. Lafayette Aviation Inc. Cessna 152 Data Sheet 12/15/10 Tire Inflation: Mains 21 psi. Nose 30 psi. Electrical System Alternator - 28 volt, 60 ampere Battery - 24 volt System Description: Power is supplied to most general electrical items through a bus bar. All avionics should be switched off before start and shutdown with the exception of 94286 (It has an avionics master switch). Power is supplied to the bus bar, and a master switch controls this power to all circuits, except the engine ignitions system, clock, and hobbs meter (if installed). The hobbs receives its power through the activation of an oil pressure switch whenever the engine is operating. Pitot-Static System System Description: The system is standard with either a heated or unheated pitot head under the left wing and a static port on the left nose cowling. Speeds BEST GLIDE SPEED 60 KIAS Stall in landing configuration Vso 35 KIAS Stall in cruise configuration Vs1 40 KIAS Rotate Speed Vr 50 KIAS Best angle of climb Vx 55 KIAS Best rate of climb Vy 67 KIAS Maneuvering Speed 1670 lbs. Va 104 KIAS Flaps extended Vfe 85 KIAS Max. Structural Cruising Speed Vno 111 KIAS Enroute Climb Speed 70-80 KIAS Approach Speed Vapp 55-65 KIAS Never Exceed Vne 149 KIAS Demonstrated Crosswind Component 12 KTS Lafayette Aviation Inc. Cessna 152 Data Sheet 12/15/10
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