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MSFS 2024 · General Aviation
Cessna 152 Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr | 50 KIAS | Lift nose wheel, normal takeoff (Section 4, Normal Takeoff) |
| Vx | 55 KIAS | Best angle of climb, sea level through 10,000 ft |
| Vy | 67 KIAS | Best rate of climb, sea level; 61 KIAS at 10,000 ft, 60 KIAS at 12,000 ft |
| Va | 104 KIAS | Maneuvering at 1670 lb (98 KIAS at 1500 lb, 93 KIAS at 1350 lb) |
| Vfe | 85 KIAS | Max flaps extended, any setting |
| Vno | 111 KIAS | Max structural cruise; yellow arc 111-149 KIAS |
| Vne | 149 KIAS | Never exceed; also max window open speed |
| Vs0 | 35 KIAS | Stall, landing configuration at max weight (white arc lower limit); 43 KCAS on the spec page |
| Vs1 | 40 KIAS | Stall, flaps retracted at max weight (green arc lower limit); 48 KCAS on the spec page |
| Normal climb out | 65-75 KIAS | After takeoff |
| Vapp (flaps UP) | 60-70 KIAS | Normal approach, flaps up |
| Vapp (flaps 30 deg) | 55-65 KIAS | Normal approach, flaps down |
| Short field approach | 54 KIAS | Flaps 30 deg |
| Best glide | 60 KIAS | Maximum glide, Section 3 |
| Balked landing | 55 KIAS | Max power, flaps 20 deg |
| Turbulent air | 104 KIAS | Max recommended penetration at 1670 lb |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | FULL OPEN (static RPM 2280-2380 with carb heat off, mixture leaned for max RPM) |
| Enroute Climb | FULL OPEN; mixture rich below 3000 ft, lean for max RPM above |
| Cruise | 1900-2550 RPM, no more than 75% power (normal cruise 55-75%) |
| Run-Up | 1700 RPM |
| After start | 1000 RPM or less |
| Descent / Approach | AS REQUIRED (POH does not publish a figure) |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0 deg (UP) | Any | Cruise / climb / normal takeoff |
| 10 deg | Below 85 KIAS | Takeoff (approved takeoff range is 0 to 10 deg); reduces distance over an obstacle by about 10% |
| 20 deg | Below 85 KIAS | Approach; balked landing retraction step |
| 30 deg (FULL) | Below 85 KIAS | Normal and short field landing (approved landing range is 10 to 30 deg) |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Avco Lycoming O-235-L2C, 110 BHP at 2550 RPM |
| Max RPM | 2550 |
| Tachometer green arc | 1900-2350 RPM at SL; 1900-2450 at 4000 ft; 1900-2550 at 8000 ft (Figure 2-3 prints the 8000 ft upper figure as 255, an obvious typographical error in this reproduction of the handbook) |
| Oil Temp | Green 100-245 degF; red line 245 degF |
| Oil Pressure | Green 60-90 PSI; red line max 100 PSI; minimum 25 PSI (Section 2 text) / 26 PSI red line (Figure 2-3) |
| Oil Capacity | 6 quarts; 4 quarts minimum for flight |
| Magneto drop | Max 125 RPM either magneto, max 50 RPM differential, at 1700 RPM |
| Propeller | McCauley fixed pitch, 69 in max diameter (67.5 in min) |
| Approved fuel | 100LL (blue) or 100 grade aviation fuel (green) |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity (standard) | 26 US gal total (2 x 13); 24.5 gal usable |
| Fuel Capacity (long range) | 39 US gal total (2 x 19.5); 37.5 gal usable |
| Fuel Burn | 6.1 GPH at 75% power; about 3.7-5.5 GPH at reduced power |
| Max Ramp Weight | 1675 lb |
| Max Takeoff / Landing Weight | 1670 lb |
| Takeoff Ground Roll | 725 ft (1340 ft over 50 ft obstacle), sea level |
| Landing Ground Roll | 475 ft (1200 ft over 50 ft obstacle), sea level |
| Rate of Climb (SL) | 715 fpm |
| Service Ceiling | 14,700 ft |
| Max Demonstrated Crosswind | 12 knots |
| Cruise Speed | 107 KTAS at 75% power, 8000 ft |
| Baggage | 120 lb combined (Area 1 120 lb, Area 2 40 lb) |