Cessna-152 Checklist
Preflight Checklist

INTERIOR
Required Documents ................................................. Check (ARROW)
Hobbs & Tach Time .......................................... Check & Record times
Flight Control Lock ....................................................................Remove
Radios & Electrical Equipment ........... OFF (except rotating beacon)
Circuit Breakers ............................................................................. Check
Primer ........................................................................................... Locked
Magneto Switch.........................................OFF - Ignition key on dash
Master Switch .....................................................................................ON
Fuel Gauges ............................................................ Check quantity
Flaps......................................................................................... Down
Lights & Rotating Beacon ................................. Check - then OFF
Master Switch ................................................................................... OFF
Fuel Selector........................................................................................ON
Trim....................................................................................Set for takeoff
Loose Articles ............................................................................... Secure
EXTERIOR
Left Wing Fuel Quick Drain Sump............................Drain & Sample
Left Fuselage .................................................................................. Check
Stabilizer, Elevator & Rudder...................................................... Check
Tail Tie Down .............................................................................Remove
Right Fuselage ............................................................................... Check
Right Wing
Flap & Aileron ...........................Check (rollers, hinges, weights)
Wing Tip, Nav Light & Leading Edge ................................ Check
Tie Down .............................................................................Remove
Tire, Brake, & Gear ...................................Check - inflation/wear
Tire Chock............................................................................Remove
Fuel Quick Drain Sump .......................................Drain & Sample
Fuel Tank Quality .....................................Check - secure fuel cap
Windshield...................................................................................... Clean
Right Side Nose Strut & Tire ......................... Check – inflation/wear
Fuel Main Sump ..........................................................Drain & Sample
Oil Level .......................................................................................4 - 6 qts
Oil Cap & Access Door.............................................................. Secured

Preflight Checklist (cont)
Cowling, Intakes, Prop & Spinner .............................................. Check
Alternator Belt ........................................................ Check for tightness
Engine Compartment ................................................................... Check
Taxi/Landing Light .................................................................... Check
Induction Air Filter ........................................................... Check - clear
Left Side Nose Strut & Tire .............................Check - inflation/wear
Static Port ....................................................................................... Check
Left Wing
Fuel Tank Quality .....................................Check - secure fuel cap
Pitot Tube ................................................................................ Check
Stall Warning .......................................................................... Check
Fuel Vent ................................................................................. Check
Tie Down..............................................................................Remove
Leading Edge, Nav Light & Wing Tip ................................ Check
Aileron & Flap ...........................Check (rollers, hinges, weights)
Tire, Brake, & Gear ...................................Check - inflation/wear
Tire Chock............................................................................Remove
Walk Around Airplane for Final Check

Before Starting Engine
Seats, Belts & Harness ............................................ Fasten & Adjusted
Doors.............................................................................................. Closed
Radios & Electrical Equipment ...................................................... OFF
Parking Brake ................................................................Set (if desired)Starting Engine
Mixture ...................................................................................... Full Rich
Carburetor Heat ............................................................................... OFF
Prime.............................................................As required – then locked
Throttle ............................................................................ Open 1/2 inch
Rotating Beacon or Strobes ...............................................................ON
Propeller Area......................................................................... “CLEAR”
Brakes................................................................................................ Hold
Master Switch .....................................................................................ON
Magneto Switch................................................................................ Start
Throttle .................................................................. 1000 - 1200 RPM
Oil Pressure............................................................................. Check
Ammeter ................................................................................. Check
Flaps .....................................................................................................UpRadios & Electrical Equipment ............................................ ON & Set
Transponder................................................................................Standby
Altimeter ..............................................................................................Set
Heading Indicator ...............................................................................Set
Artificial Horizon ................................................................................Set
Magnetic Compass........................................................................ Check

Taxi Checks
Radio .................................................................. Transmit for operation
Flight Controls...........................................................Position for Wind
Brakes..........................................................................Test on initial taxi
Instruments ............................................. Check for correct movement

Engine Runup
Nose Wheel .........................................Face wind & center nose wheel
Brakes................................................................................................ Hold
Doors & Windows.....................................................Closed & Latched
Trim............................................................................... Takeoff position
Fuel Selector........................................................................................ON
Throttle .................................................................................... 1700 RPM
Magnetos....................................... 125 RPM - Max magneto drop...................................................... 50 RPM - Max differential drop
Carburetor Heat ............................................Check for RPM drop
Mixture .............................................................Lean then Full Rich
Suction ..................................................................................... Check
Ammeter ................................................................................. CheckEngine Instruments.......................... Check (Oil Pressure/Temp)
Throttle ............................................................................................... Idle
Carburetor Heat .......................................... ON - check for continued..................................................................................operation then OFF
Throttle ......................................................................... 1000 - 1200 RPM
Flight Controls..................................................Freedom of Movement
Flight Instruments.......................................................... Re-check & set
Attitude Indicator .................................................................. Check
Heading Indicator.................................................................. Check
Altimeter ................................................................................. Check
Radios & Nav Aids ........................................................ Set & Checked

Before Takeoff
Throttle Friction............................................................................ Adjust
Seat belts & Harness ..................................................................... Check
Doors & Windows................................................. Closed and Latched
Flaps ...............................................................Up (or as required = 10o)
Fuel Selector........................................................................................ON
Carburetor Heat ............................................................................... OFF
Transponder........................................................................... Set to (Alt)
Landing Light ................................................................ ON (if desired)
Strobe Light..................................................................ON (if available)
Radio ..................................................................... Broadcast Intentions
Heading Indicator ..................................................... Runway Heading
Flight Controls...........................................................Position for Wind
Takeoff Time .........................................................................Note & Log

Normal Takeoff & Climb
Trim............................................................................... Takeoff position
Flaps ................................................................Up (or as required = 10o)
Carburetor Heat .............................................................................. OFF
Mixture ...................................................................................... Full Rich
Throttle .................................................................................... Full OpenElevator Control ................................................... Lift Nose @ 50 KIAS
Climb Airspeed ................................................ 70 KIAS (65 - 75 KIAS)

Short Field Takeoff
Flaps .......................................................................................... 10 degree
Brakes.............................................................................................. Apply
Mixture ...................................................................................... Full Rich
Throttle .................................................................................... Full Open
Brakes............................................................................................ Release
Elevator Control ................................................... Lift Nose @ 50 KIAS
Climb Airspeed ....................................55 KIAS until obstacle cleared
Flaps ................................................................................. Retract slowly

Soft Field Takeoff
Flaps .......................................................................................... 10 degree
Mixture ...................................................................................... Full Rich
Elevator.......................................................................Full back position
Breaks...............................................................None – rolling from taxi
Throttle .................................................................................... Full Open
Ground Roll ............................................Hold nose wheel off runway
Elevator Control ............................. Remain in ground effect until Vx
Climb Airspeed .................................(54 KIAS) until obstacle cleared....................................................... then Vy (67 KIAS) or normal climb
Flaps .................................................................................. Retract slowly

Enroute Climb
Airspeed ............................................................75 KIAS (70 – 80 KIAS)
Throttle .................................................................................... Full Open
Landing Light ................................................................................... OFF

Cruise Checklist
Engine Instruments....................................................................... Check
Throttle ........................................................................ 2300 - 2400 RPM
Mixture ........................................................................ Rich below 3000 ft..................................................................................... Lean above 3000 ft
Elevator Trim .................................................................................... Adjust

Decent Checklist
Engine Instruments....................................................................... Check
Mixture ...................................................................................... Full Rich
Throttle ......................................................................... 2000 - 2200 RPM
Carburetor Heat .......................................ON – below green RPM arc

Landing Checklist
Seats, Belts & Harness ............................................ Fasten & Adjusted
Landing Light ..................................................................................... On
Fuel Selector........................................................................................ON
Mixture ...................................................................................... Full Rich
Carburetor Heat .......................................ON – below green RPM arc
Flaps ...................................................................................... As required
Airspeed - No Flap............................................................. 60 - 70 KIAS
Full Flap............................................................... 55 - 65 KIAS
Touchdown .................................................................Main wheels first
Brakes....................................................................... Minimum required

Short Field Landing
Final Approach Airspeed..........................................................54 KIAS
Flaps ........................................................................................ Full Down
Power ................................................................ Idle after over obstacle
Touchdown .................................................................Main wheels first
Brakes ............................................................................... Apply heavily
Flaps ...................................................................... Retract immediately

Soft Field Landing
Final Approach Airspeed..........................................................54 KIAS
Flaps ........................................................................................ Full Down
Power .......................................................................... 1200 – 1500 RPM
Touchdown ................................. Smoothly at minimum descent rate
Landing Ground Roll ............................Hold nose wheel off runway
Taxi ............................................................... Power and full back elevator

Balked Landing (go around)
Throttle .................................................................................... Full Open
Flaps ........................................................................ Retract to 20 degree
Carburetor Heat ............................................................................... OFF
Climb Airspeed .................................... 55 KIAS (Vx) or 67 KIAS (Vy)
Flaps ..................................................Slowly retract after safe airspeed

After Landing Checklist
Flaps ......................................................................................................Up
Carburetor Heat .............................................................................. OFF
Nonessential Electrical Equip......................................................... OFF
Transponder...................................................................................... OFF
Landing Light ................................................................................... OFF
Trim.............................................................................. Take-off position
Flight Controls............................................................Position for wind

Shutdown Checklist
Parking Brake ........................................................................ If required
Throttle .................................................... Idle - Mag grounding check
Throttle .................................................................................... 1200 RPM
Electrical Equipment........................................... OFF (except beacon)
Mixture ............................................................................... Idle - Cut-off
Magneto Switch....................................................... OFF - Key on dash
Master Switch ................................................................................... OFF
Fuel Selector...................................................................................... OFF

Securing Aircraft
Flight Control Wheel ................................................................Installed
Main Wheels ..............................................................................Chocked
Wing & Tail Tie Downs........................................................... AttachedEngine Plug Covers ..................................................................Installed
Pitot Cover .................................................................................Installed
Hobbs & Tach Times............................................................... Recorded
Fuel & Oil Servicing................................................................ Recorded
Seat belts & Harness ................................................................... Stowed
Door & Window .......................................................................... Locked

Cessna 152 Aircraft Information(All speeds in KIAS)
Rotate (Vr) .................................................................................................. 50 - 60
Best Rate of Climb (Vy).....................................................................................67
Best Angle of Climb (Vx)
100 Flaps ......................................................................................................54
Maneuvering Speed (Va)At 1670 lbs ................................................................................................104
At 1500 lbs ..................................................................................................98
At 1350 lbs ..................................................................................................93
Best Glide Speed ................................................................................................60
Stall Speed
Power Off, Flaps Up (Vs1) .........................................................................48
Power Off, Flaps 300 (Vs0) .........................................................................43
Approach Speed (Normal Landing)
Flaps Up.............................................................................................. 60 - 70
Flaps 300 .............................................................................................. 55 - 65
Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (Vfe) ..........................................................85
Maximum Structural Speed (Vno) ................................................................111
Never Exceed Speed (Vne) .............................................................................149
Maximum Takeoff Weight .....................................................................1670 lbs
Full Oil ........................................................................................................... 6 qts
Fuel
Full........................................................................................................ 26 gal
Useable ...................................................................................... 24.5 gal
Maximum Gross Weight (MGW) ..........................................................1670 lbs
HP ............................................................................................................... 110 HP
Maximum Crosswind .......................................................................................12

C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Engine Fire during Start on Ground
Cranking............................................... Continue to suck flames into engine
If engine starts:
Power .............................................................. 1700 RPM for a few minutes
Engine ........................................................Shutdown & inspect for damage
If engine fails to start:
Cranking.................................................................... Continue effort to start
Mixture.................................................................................... Idle – Cut-off
Engine .................................................................................................Secure
Master Switch ................................................................................ OFF
Magneto Switch ............................................................................. OFF
Fuel Selector .................................................................................. OFF
Fire Extinguisher................................................................. Use if necessary
Fire Damage ...................................................................Inspect for damage
Engine Fire in Flight
Mixture.................................................................................... Idle – Cut-off
Fuel Selector ......................................................................................... OFF
Master Switch ....................................................................................... OFF
Cabin Heat & Air ...........................................OFF (except wing root vents)
Airspeed ......................................... 100 KAIS– increase if not extinguished
Forced Landing .............................................................. As soon as possible
Electrical Fire in Flight
Master Switch ....................................................................................... OFF
Radios ................................................................................................... OFF
Electrical Equipment/Switches ............................................................. OFF
Magneto Switch ...................................................................................... ON
Cabin Heat, Air, & Vents................................................................... Closed
Fire Extinguisher........................................................ Activate (if available)
If fire appears out:
Master Switch ........................................................................................ ON
Circuit Breakers .................................Check for faulty circuit – do not reset
Radio............................................................................... ON – one at a time
Electrical Equipment/Switches ....................................... ON – one at a time
Cabin Heat, Air, & Vents...................................... Open if fire extinguishedC-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Cabin Fire
Master Switch ....................................................................................... OFF
Cabin Heat, Air & Vents.................................................................... Closed
Fire Extinguisher........................................................ Activate (if available)
Land ............................................................................... As soon as possible
Wing Fire
Navigation Light ................................................................................... OFF
Strobe Light (if installed) ...................................................................... OFF
Pitot Heat ............................................................................................. OFF
If in flight:
Side Slip........................................................ To keep flames from fuel tank
Land ............................................................................... As soon as possible
Engine Failure during Takeoff Run
Throttle.................................................................................................... Idle
Brakes ................................................................................................. Apply
Flaps................................................................................................... Retract
Mixture.................................................................................... Idle – Cut-off
Magneto Switch .................................................................................... OFF
Master Switch ....................................................................................... OFFEngine Failure after Takeoff
Airspeed (Best Glide)...................................................................... 60 KIAS
Mixture.................................................................................... Idle – Cut-off
Fuel Selector ......................................................................................... OFF
Magneto Switch .................................................................................... OFF
Flaps............................................................................................As required
Master Switch ....................................................................................... OFFEngine Failure during Flight
Airspeed (Best Glide)...................................................................... 60 KIAS
Carburetor Heat....................................................................................... ON
Fuel Selector ........................................................................................... ON
Primer........................................................................................ In & Locked
Mixture........................................................................................... Full Rich
Magneto Switch ......................................Both (Start if propeller is stopped)

C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency Landing without PowerRadio............................................................... Transmit MAYDAY (121.5)
Transponder .............................................................................Squawk 7700
Airspeed .......................................................................................... 60 KIAS
Mixture ................................................................................... Idle – Cut-off
Fuel Selector ......................................................................................... OFF
Magneto Switch .................................................................................... OFF
Flaps............................................................................................As required
Master Switch ....................................................................................... OFF
Seat Belts & Harness...........................................................Fasten & tighten
Doors................................................................. Unlatch prior to touchdown
Touchdown ..........................................................................Slightly tail low
Brakes ....................................................................................Apply Heavily
Emergency Landing with PowerAirspeed (Best Guide)..................................................................... 60 KIAS
Select Field............................................... Fly over – note terrain / obstacles
Radio............................................................... Transmit MAYDAY (121.5)
Transponder .............................................................................Squawk 7700
Flaps............................................................................................As required
Prior to touchdown
Radio/Electrical Equipment .................................................................. OFF
Seat Belts & Harness...........................................................Fasten & tighten
Doors................................................................. Unlatch prior to touchdown
Master Switch ....................................................................................... OFF
Airspeed .......................................................................................... 54 KIAS
Touchdown ..........................................................................Slightly tail low
Mixture.................................................................................... Idle – Cut-off
Fuel Selector ......................................................................................... OFF
Magneto Switch .................................................................................... OFF
Brakes ....................................................................................Apply Heavily

C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Over-Voltage Light
Master Switch ....................................................................................... OFF
Master Switch .....................................................................Switch back ON
Over Voltage Light Comes On Again....................... Master Switch OFF &............................................................................... Land as soon as possible
Ditching
Radio............................................................... Transmit MAYDAY (121.5)
Transponder .............................................................................Squawk 7700
Heavy Objects................................................................... Secure or jettison
Approach.......................................................................................................
High Winds, Heavy Seas..................................................... Into the windLight Winds, Heavy Swells........................................... Parallel to swells
Flaps......................................................................................................... 30o
Airspeed / Power........................................... 54 KIAS – 300 ft/min descent
Seat Belts & Harness...........................................................Fasten & tighten
Doors.................................................................................................Unlatch
Touchdown ........................................... Level attitude at 300 ft/min descentFace........................................................................... Cushion at touchdown
Evacuate ........................................................................ As soon as possible
Ammeter Shows Discharge
Radios ................................................................................................... OFF
Non-essential Electrical ........................................................................ OFF
Alternator Circuit Breaker .............................................................. Check in
Master Switch ....................................................................OFF (both sides)
Master Switch ........................................................................................ ON
Low Voltage illuminates again .............................................. Radio ON and............................................................................... Land as soon as possible
Landing with Flat Main Tire
Approach........................................................................................... Normal
Touchdown .......................................... Good tire offset on side of runway .............................................................. hold off flat tire as long as possible

C-152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES