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Cessna 152 Handbook

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This manual is to be utilized in conjunction with the manufacturers approved 
POH/AFM and the Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A). This manual 
should be used as a reference for approximate power settings and Leading Edge 
Aviation standard procedures. Adjustments in suggested power settings may be 
required to attain desired speeds. This manual should be used for training 
purposes only and final authority will be with the Pilot in Command. 
Standardization Manual 
 
 
Cessna 152 
Revision 4 - 4/02/2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cessna 152 
 
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  • Page 1         Cessna 152    This manual is to be utilized in conjunction with the manufacturers approved  POH/AFM and the Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A). This manual  should be used as a reference for approximate power settings and Leading Edge ...
  • Page 2 Pitch for 70 KIAS with reference to the natural horizon.  Maintain an initial climb speed of 70 KIAS.  To depart the pattern, continue straight out, or exit with a 45° turn in the  direction of the traffic pattern.  At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 3 Pitch for 70 KIAS with reference to the natural horizon.  Maintain an initial climb speed of 70 KIAS.  To depart the pattern, continue straight out, or exit with a 45° turn in the  direction of the traffic pattern.  At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 4 60 KIAS.  To depart the pattern, continue straight out, or exit with a 45° turn in the  direction of the traffic pattern.  At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 5 V​ .  y​ To depart the pattern, continue straight out, or exit with a 45° turn in the  direction of the traffic pattern.  At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 6 20° while maintaining  a 70 KIAS descent.  Turn onto the final leg with the airplane aligned on the runway centerline  and lower the flaps as appropriate.  Refer to the appropriate landing procedure.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 7 (as appropriate), and enter a 30° bank in that direction as the first  90° of heading change.  Continuously scan the area ABOVE, BELOW, and AHEAD of the flightpath.  After 90° of turn is completed, roll out wings level on your selected  landmark.      Cessna 152 ...

  • Page 8: Maneuvering During Slow Flight

    Turn carburetor heat OFF.  Adjust the pitch and trim accordingly to maintain altitude.  Retract the flaps to 20°.  As the aircraft accelerates through 60 KIAS, retract the flaps.  After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.      Cessna 152 ...

  • Page 9: Steep Turns

    Note: Private Pilots do not need to connect the first and second turn. The first turn may  be made after which, the student may take time to set up for the second turn.  Commercial pilots must complete the second turn immediately after the first.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 10 V​ .  y​ As the aircraft accelerates through 60 KIAS, retract the flaps.  Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, trim the aircraft for cruise.    Note: This maneuver should be practiced at bank angles of 0-20°.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 11 Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an  increase in airspeed to V​ .  y​ Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, and trim the aircraft for  cruise.    Note: This maneuver should be practiced at bank angles of 0-20°.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 12 Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an  increase in airspeed to V​ .  y​ As the aircraft accelerates through 60 KIAS retract flaps (if extended).  Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, trim the aircraft for cruise.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 13 Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an  increase in airspeed to V​ .  y​ As the aircraft accelerates through 60 KIAS, retract the flaps.  Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, trim the aircraft for cruise.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 14 Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an  increase in airspeed to V​ .  y​ Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, trim the aircraft for cruise.    Caution: Never perform this maneuver with flaps extended.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 15 Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an  increase in airspeed to V​ .  y​ Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, trim the aircraft for cruise.    Caution: Never perform this maneuver with flaps extended.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 16 6. After the completion of the maneuver, increase power to 2200 RPM, turn the  carburetor heat OFF, and trim the aircraft for cruise.      Note: This maneuver is only authorized in the CFI course.       Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 17 The pitch attitude should be held momentarily while the aircraft is at the  minimum controllable airspeed (just above stall speed).  Maintain altitude and heading as airspeed increases to cruise.  After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 18 At 180° point:  Continue to decrease bank angle to achieve wings level while  increasing pitch attitude to the entry pitch attitude.  Repeat items 5-12 in the opposite direction.  After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 19 +/-10°.  After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.      Note: Unless flown in conjunction with a simulated engine failure, recovery should take  place no lower than 1000’ AGL.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 20 Very the bank angle as appropriate based upon ground speed to maintain  a constant radius during the turns.  At least one lap of the rectangle is required though more may be  completed for practice purposes.  After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 21 After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.    *Note: At the discretion of the flight instructor, entries other than those made on the  downwind shall be practiced to verify the understanding of the relationship between  ground speed and required bank angle.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 22 The wings should be level and in transit to the opposite direction turn as  the aircraft crosses the reference line.  Repeat steps 7-9 in the opposite direction.  After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 23 Once abeam the second pylon, begin to turn in the opposite direction.  After completing the turn around the second pylon, depart the maneuver  on the entry heading.  After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 24 Note: Enriching of the mixture may be required at the end of the maneuver PRIOR to  advancing the throttle.    Note: This maneuver is permitted only on dual flights.    Note: Recover no lower than 500’ AGL.    Caution: Do NOT exceed V ​ unless in smooth air. Unnecessary.  no ​     Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 25   Note: This maneuver is permitted only on dual flights.    Note: Recover no lower than 500’ AGL.    Caution: Do NOT exceed V ​ unless in smooth air. Use Va when necessary.  no ​     Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 26 Compute ETE, ETA, fuel required, and compass heading.  Amend the flight plan with the appropriate Flight Service Station.  The pilot should check all applicable NOTAMs and TFRs for the  diversion airport as well as the surrounding airspace.  Brief new destination airport information.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 27 If location is determined, return to the original course or initiate a  diversion.  COMMUNICATE - Talk to ATC or FSS.  COMPLY - Follow ATC or FSS instructions.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 28 200’ beyond a specified point.  Hold the nose gear off of the runway with back-pressure.  After the nose wheel has touched the ground, gently apply brakes while  maintaining runway centerline.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 29 Continue the appropriate crosswind correction for all taxi operations.    Note: With less than full flaps, the airplane will be in a higher nose-up attitude.    Note: Commercial students will be required to demonstrate the “Crab and Kick”  technique of Crosswind Landing.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 30   Note: This maneuver is NOT complete until the aircraft has come to a COMPLETE stop.    Note: Approach speed should be increased as required (typically 5 to 15 KIAS) if  turbulence or gusty conditions exist.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 31   Note: This maneuver is NOT complete until the aircraft is clear of the runway.    Note: Approach speed should be increased as required (typically 5 to 15 KIAS) if  turbulence or wind shear conditions exist.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 32 Touch down within 200’ beyond a specified point.  In a controlled and deliberate manner, lower the nose gear to the runway.  Retract the flaps to zero.  After the nose wheel has touched the ground, gently apply brakes while  maintaining runway centerline.          Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 33 Flare to touch down on the main wheels first within 400’ beyond a  specified point.  After the nose wheel is down, gently apply brakes.    Note: Because of the location of the pitot tube and static port, the airspeed indicator  may have a considerable degree of error.      Cessna 152 ...
  • Page 34 At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.    Note: The earlier a dangerous situation is recognized, the sooner a decision to reject  the landing and begin a go-around, the safer the maneuver will be. Cessna 152 ...

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