CESSNA 152

The Cessna 152 is an American two-seat, fixed-tricycle-gear, general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training and personal use. It was based on the earlier Cessna 150, including a number of minor design changes and a slightly more powerful engine running on 100LL aviation gasoline.

The Cessna 150 and 152 became the most popular civilian training aircraft after World War II, as well as economical recreational vehicles for weekend pilots. The series still serves as the principal two-seat, general aviation trainer in the United States. The A152 Aerobat, with greater structural strength to withstand up to +6g and -3g forces, appeals to those looking for a little more basic aerobatic and spin capability.

General characteristics
  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 24 ft 1 in (7.34 m)
  • Wingspan: 33 ft 4 in (10.16 m)
  • Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
  • Wing area: 160 sq ft (15 m2)
  • Empty weight: 1,081 lb (490 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,670 lb (757 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-235-L2C flat-4 engine, 110 hp (82 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed fixed pitch, 69-inch (180 cm) McCauley or 72-inch Sensenich propeller
Performance
  • Maximum speed: 126 mph (203 km/h, 109 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 123 mph (198 km/h, 107 kn)
  • Stall speed: 49 mph (79 km/h, 43 kn) (power off, flaps down)
  • Range: 477 mi (768 km, 415 nmi)
  • Ferry range: 795 mi (1,279 km, 691 nmi) with long-range tanks
  • Service ceiling: 14,700 ft (4,500 m)
  • Rate of climb: 715 ft/min (3.63 m/s)