Cessna II Twin Seater Light Private Aeroplane. SCO 8853
The 152, first delivered in 1977 as the 1978 model year, was a modernization of the proven Cessna 150 design. Like the Cessna 150, the majority of 152s were built at the Cessna factory in Wichita, Kansas. Many of the rest were produced by Reims Aviation in France and were designated F152s. The "F" indicated "France". Cessna ceased production of the 152 along with all of their light aircraft in 1985, as did many other aircraft manufacturers. Total production of 152s from 1978-1985 was 7,584 worldwide including "Aerobat" aerobatic varients. Powerplant All Cessna 152s were manufactured with a Lycoming O-235 engines, whereas the 150s use both Continental O-200 and Rolls-Royce O-240 engines. The 152 not only featured an increase in engine power over the Cessna 150, but also was more compatible with the newer 100LL Low Lead fuel. Cessna 152s produced between 1977 and 1982 were equipped with Lycoming O-235-L2C engines producing 110 hp (82 kW). This engine still suffered some lead-fouling problems in service and was succeeded in 1983 by the 108 hp O-235-N2C which featured higher compression pistons and a redesigned combustion chamber. The N2C engine was used until 152 production ended with the 1985 model year. Airframe The 152's airframe is an all metal construction. It is primarily aluminium 2024-T3 alloy, although some components such as wing tips and fairings are made from fibreglass. The fuselage is a semi-monocoque structure: it has vertical bulkheads and frames joined by longerons which run the length of the fuselage. The metal skin of the aircraft is riveted, which allows loads to be spread out over the structure. The wings are of a strut-braced design and have a 1 degree dihedral angle. Flying controls Dual controls are fitted as standard on this aircraft due to its role as a basic trainer. The Cessna 152 is equipped with differential ailerons that move though 20 degrees upwards and 15 degrees downwards.
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Location: Halfpenny Green Flying Centre, Bobbington. Stourbridge. West Midlands. United Kingdom.
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