Cessna 152 POH Flashcards

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What is the maximum certificated take-off mass?

1,670 lbs

What is the maximum certificated landing mass?

1,670 lbs

What is the standard empty weight?

1,104 lbs

What is the useful load?

571 lbs Signup and view all the answers

How many, and what sort of voltage does the Cessna 152 electrical system work on?

28V DC Signup and view all the answers

How many amps does the Cessna 152 alternator generate?

60 amps Signup and view all the answers

How many voltages and ampere hour does the Cessna 152 battery supply?

24V & 14 AH Signup and view all the answers

What is the fuel tank capacity of the Cessna 152?

26 gallons Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity of the usable fuel in the tanks of the Cessna 152?

24.5 gallons Signup and view all the answers

What kind of fuel does the Cessna 152 run?

AVGAS 100 LL & 100 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total oil system capacity of the Cessna 152?

7 quarts Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of the oil reservoir in the engine sump?

6 quarts Signup and view all the answers

If you plan a flight with a flight duration of less than 3 hours, how many quarts of oil should at least be in your oil reservoir?

5 quarts Signup and view all the answers

If you plan a flight with a flight duration of more than 3 hours, how many quarts of oil should at least be in your oil reservoir?

6 quarts Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount of oil that should be measured with the dipstick to be legal to fly?

4 quarts Signup and view all the answers

What is the wingspan of the Cessna 152?

32' - 8.5" Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the Cessna 152?

24' - 1" Signup and view all the answers

What is the gear span of the Cessna 152?

7' - 0.25" Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum diameter of the propeller blades?

69" Signup and view all the answers

What kind of engines does the Cessna 152 have?

Avco Lycoming O-235-N2C (108 BHP at 2550 RPM) Signup and view all the answers

The usage of carburetor heat on full throttle shall give a decrease in RPM of?

150 - 200 RPM Signup and view all the answers

What is the Vne?

149 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum speed to fly at with the windows open?

143 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is Vno?

111 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

The aircraft weighs 1670 lbs, what is the maximum speed at which you can safely deflect the elevator fully?

104 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is Vfe?

85 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

The aircraft weighs 1500 lbs, what is the maximum speed at which you can safely deflect the elevator fully?

98 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the power-off stall speed with flaps UP?

48 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

The aircraft weighs 1350 lbs, what is the maximum speed at which you can safely deflect the elevator fully?

93 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the power-off stall speed with flaps down?

43 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What instruments are dependent on the vacuum system of the Cessna 152?

Attitude indicator, directional indicator, suction gage Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the green arc on the suction indicator (for the vacuum system)?

4.6 - 5.4" of mercury Signup and view all the answers

At what RPM shall a magneto check be performed?

1700 RPM Signup and view all the answers

At what RPM shall an alternator check be performed?

1700 RPM Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct action to do when experiencing a decrease in the braking action?

Release the brake pedals and engage them positively Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum mass that can be loaded in baggage area 1 & 2 combined?

120 lbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum mass that can be loaded in baggage area 1?

120 lbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum mass that can be loaded in baggage area 2?

40 lbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the green arc on the airspeed indicator?

40 - 111 kts Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the white arc on the airspeed indicator?

35 - 85 kts Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the yellow arc on the airspeed indicator?

111 - 149 kts Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the green arc on the tachometer?

1900 - 2550 RPM Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the green arc on the oil temp indicator?

100 - 245 °F Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the green arc on the oil pressure indicator?

60 - 90 psi Signup and view all the answers

What is the value that stands on the first red line of the oil pressure indicator?

25 psi Signup and view all the answers

What value stands on the red line on the oil temperature indicator?

245 °F Signup and view all the answers

What value stands on the red line of the oil pressure indicator?

100 psi Signup and view all the answers

On what frequency do modern ELTs send out?

121.50 mHz & 406 mHz (picked up by military) Signup and view all the answers

If a circuit breaker pops out for the first time, how many minutes do you wait if the amperage of the circuit breaker is LESS than 5 amps?

2 minutes Signup and view all the answers

If a circuit breaker pops out for the first time, how many minutes do you wait if the amperage of the circuit breaker is more than 5 amps?

5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

How often do you reset a circuit breaker?

Only once Signup and view all the answers

What kind of flaps does the Cessna 152 have?

Single slotted fowler flaps Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum angle the flaps of the Cessna 152 can obtain?

30° Signup and view all the answers

What is the angle your nosewheel makes during normal nosewheel steering actions?

8° Signup and view all the answers

What angle does your nosewheel make when steering it with differential brakes applied?

30° Signup and view all the answers

What does a primer do?

It injects fuel in the inlet manifold to make starting of the engine easier Signup and view all the answers

When does the Hobbs timer activate itself?

When the Hobbs indicator senses oil pressure Signup and view all the answers

What places on the propeller may not have any form of damage (i.e., cracks) to fly with?

Trailing edge & tips Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum speed for steep turns?

95 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal climb speed in flight?

70 - 80 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal climb speed after take-off?

65 - 75 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the best rate of climb speed (Vy) at MSL?

67 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the best rate of climb speed (Vy) at 10,000 ft?

61 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the best rate of climb speed (Vx)?

55 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal approach speed with flaps up?

60 - 70 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal approach speed with flaps down?

55 - 65 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum rated BHP of the Cessna 152's engine?

110 BHP Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum RPM of the Cessna 152's engine?

2550 RPM Signup and view all the answers

What is the total fuel capacity of the Cessna 152 long range tanks?

39 gallons Signup and view all the answers

What is the amount of usable fuel in the long range tanks of the Cessna 152?

37.5 gallons Signup and view all the answers

What is the forward center of gravity for the Cessna 152?

31" aft of datum @ 1350 lbs, 32.65" aft of datum @ 1670 lbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the aft center of gravity for the Cessna 152?

36.5" for all weights Signup and view all the answers

In what category is the Cessna 152 categorized and designed for?

Utility Signup and view all the answers

Is flight into known icing conditions allowed?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount of fuel that should be present in the fuel tanks of the Cessna 152?

2 gallons (1 gallon per tank) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum range & flight time with 75% power @ 8,000 ft?

350 NM & 3.4 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum range & flight time @ 10,000 ft?

415 NM & 5.2 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the Rate of Climb at sea level?

715 fpm Signup and view all the answers

According to the performance specifications, what is the ground roll at take-off?

725 ft Signup and view all the answers

According to the performance specifications, what is the total take-off distance over the 50 ft obstacle?

1340 ft Signup and view all the answers

According to the performance specifications, what is the ground roll at landing?

475 ft Signup and view all the answers

According to the performance specifications, what is the total landing distance over the 50 ft obstacle?

1200 ft Signup and view all the answers

What is the service ceiling of the Cessna 152?

14,700 ft Signup and view all the answers

What is the tire pressure of the nose wheel?

30 psi Signup and view all the answers

What is the tire pressure of the main wheels?

21 psi Signup and view all the answers

What's the minimum turning radius when using nosewheel steering?

24' 8" Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum speed at sea level with fairings, and without fairings equipped?

110 kts with fairings, 108 kts without fairings Signup and view all the answers

What is the power loading of the Cessna 152? (pounds/HP)

15.2 pounds/HP Signup and view all the answers

What is the wing loading of the Cessna 152? (pounds/ft²)

10.5 pounds/ft² Signup and view all the answers

List the Lycoming O-235-N2C engine characteristics.

Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally-opposed, carburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine with 233.3 cubic inches of displacement Signup and view all the answers

What type of oil is used when the airplane is first delivered and up until 50 hours of engine use?

Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil Signup and view all the answers

What type of oil is used once oil consumption has stabilized after the first 50 hours of engine use?

Aviation Grade Ashless Dispersant Oil Signup and view all the answers

What's the recommended oil viscosity when OAT is above 16°C (60°F)?

SAE 50 Signup and view all the answers

What's the recommended oil viscosity when OAT is -1°C (30°F) to 32°C (90°F)?

SAE 40 Signup and view all the answers

What's the recommended oil viscosity when OAT is -18°C (0°F) to 21°C (70°F)?

SAE 30 Signup and view all the answers

What are the flight load factors with flaps up?

+4.4g, -1.76g Signup and view all the answers

What are the flight load factors with flaps down?

+3.5g Signup and view all the answers

What are the maximum approved flap settings for takeoff?

0° - 10° Signup and view all the answers

Procedure for engine failure on takeoff roll.

Throttle: IDLE; Brakes: APPLY; Wing flaps: RETRACT; Mixture: IDLE CUT-OFF; Ignition switch: OFF; Master switch: OFF Signup and view all the answers

Procedure for engine failure immediately after takeoff.

Airspeed: 60 KIAS; Mixture: IDLE CUT-OFF; Fuel shutoff valve: OFF; Ignition switch: OFF; Wing flaps: AS REQUIRED; Master switch: OFF Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Weight and Capacity

Maximum certificated take-off mass: 1,670 lbs
Maximum certificated landing mass: 1,670 lbs
Standard empty weight: 1,104 lbs
Useful load: 571 lbs
Total fuel capacity: 26 gallons (usable: 24.5 gallons)
Total oil system capacity: 7 quarts (engine sump reservoir: 6 quarts)

Electrical System

Voltage of the electrical system: 28V DC
Alternator output: 60 amps
Battery output: 24V & 14 AH

Aircraft Dimensions

Wingspan: 32' - 8.5"
Length: 24' - 1"
Gear span: 7' - 0.25"
Maximum propeller diameter: 69"

Engine Specifications

Engine type: Avco Lycoming O-235-N2C (110 BHP at 2550 RPM)
Power-off stall speeds: 48 KIAS with flaps up, 43 KIAS with flaps down
Rate of climb at sea level: 715 fpm

Performance and Speed

Vne (Never Exceed Speed): 149 KIAS
Vno (Maximum Structural Cruising Speed): 111 KIAS
Vfe (Maximum Flap Extended Speed): 85 KIAS
Normal climb speed after take-off: 65 - 75 KIAS
Best rate of climb speed (Vy): 67 KIAS at MSL, 61 KIAS at 10,000 ft
Best angle of climb speed (Vx): 55 KIAS

Miscellaneous Speeds

Maximum speed with windows open: 143 KIAS
Maximum speed for steep turns: 95 KIAS
Normal approach speed with flaps up: 60 - 70 KIAS, with flaps down: 55 - 65 KIAS

Load and Balance

Forward center of gravity at 1350 lbs: 31" aft of datum; at 1670 lbs: 32.65" aft of datum
Aft center of gravity: 36.5" for all weights

Safety and Regulations

Minimum oil requirement for flying: 4 quarts
Minimum fuel needed in each tank: 1 gallon (2 gallons total)
Flight into known icing conditions is not allowed
Circuit breakers should only be reset once, with prescribed wait time based on amperage

Fluid Capacities and Temperatures

Recommended oil viscosity varies with outside air temperature (OAT)
Oil pressure indicator red line: 100 psi, first red line: 25 psi
Oil temperature red line: 245 °F
Green arc for oil temperature: 100 - 245 °F, for oil pressure: 60 - 90 psi

Flap and Steering Specifications

Flaps: Single slotted fowler flaps with a maximum angle of 30°
Nosewheel steering angle during normal actions: 8°, with differential brakes applied: 30°
Maximum mass for baggage areas combined: 120 lbs; area 1: 120 lbs; area 2: 40 lbs

Emergency Procedures

Procedure for engine failure after takeoff: Maintain 60 KIAS, cut-off mixture, fuel shutoff valve, and ignition switch off.
Procedure for engine failure during takeoff roll: Reduce throttle to idle, apply brakes, retract flaps, and cut-off mixture.

Instrument and Equipment

Vacuum system dependent instruments: attitude indicator, directional indicator, suction gauge
Green arc on suction indicator: 4.6 - 5.4" of mercury
Hobbs timer activation: when oil pressure is sensed

Specifications and Warnings

Maximum take-off distance over a 50 ft obstacle: 1340 ft
Total landing distance over 50 ft obstacle: 1200 ft
Ground roll for take-off: 725 ft, landing: 475 ft

Specialized Equipment

Modern ELT frequency: 121.50 MHz & 406 MHz
Type of oil for initial 50 hours: aviation-grade straight mineral oil; thereafter: aviation-grade ashless dispersant oil

Load Factors

Flight load factors: +4.4g, -1.76g with flaps up; +3.5g with flaps down

Engine and Flight Characteristics

Maximum speed without fairings: 108 KTS; with fairings: 110 KTS
Power loading: 15.2 pounds/HP, wing loading: 10.5 pounds/ft²

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