Cessna 152

Cessna · United States · first flew 1977 · light aircraft

The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, high-wing light aircraft that became one of the most widely used basic flight trainers ever built.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsHigh-mounted, straight
E — Engines1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage7.34 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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Look for the simple strut-braced high wing, two-seat cabin and slim tail. The short fuselage and fixed tricycle undercarriage distinguish it from the larger four-seat Cessna singles.

Specifications

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History

Introduced in 1977 as an update to the popular Cessna 150, the 152 fitted a 110 hp Lycoming O-235 engine and refined systems. Around 7,500 were produced before the line ended in 1985 amid a downturn in US general-aviation manufacturing.

Variants

The standard 152 was joined by the 152 II with upgraded avionics and the aerobatic A152 Aerobat stressed for limited aerobatics. A number were also re-engined under supplemental type certificates for higher performance.

Where you'll see it

The 152 remains a mainstay of UK flying clubs and PPL schools, with many examples still earning their keep on training fleets at airfields across Britain. Its docile handling makes it a familiar first aircraft for student pilots.

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