Cessna 152
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Cessna 152
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Cessna 152
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Cessna 152
The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear general aviation airplane,
primarily used for flight training.
152 history
The 152, first delivered in 1977 as the 1978 model year, was the upgrade and
modernization of the Cessna 150. 152s use only Lycoming O-235 engines, whereas
the 150s used both Continental (O-200) and Rolls Royce engines.
The 152 was an enormously popular plane with several revisions and models
including the "Aerobat" aerobatic model.
The 152 not only featured a long-overdue increase in engine power but also was
compatible with the newer 100LL Low Lead fuel. The 152 also featured cabin size
upgrades to accommodate larger pilots, though the 152 cabin is still fairly small
and many large pilots are uncomfortable, preferring instead the more spacious 172.
Unlike many of Cessna's earlier aircraft, the 152 model stayed fairly consistent
from year to year.
Cessna ceased production of the 152 along with all of their light aircraft in 1985,
like many aircraft manufacturers. Total production of 152s from 1978-1985 was
7,584, worldwide.
152 facts
More pilots have flown Cessna 150/152s than any other single model of airplane.
More than 75% of the 152s built are still flying, 19 years after production ceased.
Many 152s sell for 3 to 4 times their original sale price, even after inflation
adjustments.
Several conversions for the 150/152 exist, including bigger engines and
taildragger conversions.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.
It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Cessna 152".
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