Cessna FA 152 Aerobat 2 Seater Private Light Aircraft. XAV 4139-392
The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training, touring, and personal flying. First delivered in 1977 as the 1978 model year, the 152 was a modernization of the proven Cessna 150 design. The 152 was intended to compete with the new Beechcraft Skipper and Piper Tomahawk, both of which were introduced the same year. As with the 150, the great majority of 152s were built at the Cessna factory in Wichita, Kansas. A number of aircraft were, however, built by Reims Aviation of France and given the designation F152/FA152. Production of the 152 was ended in 1985 as Cessna ended production of all of their light aircraft; by that time, a total of 7,584 examples of the 152, including A152 and FA152 Aerobat aerobatic variants, had been built worldwide. All Cessna 152s were manufactured with a Lycoming O-235 engine, whereas the 150s use either Continental O-200-A in US-built versions or Rolls-Royce 0-240-A engines in the Reims produced version. 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) at 2550 RPM. This engine still suffered some lead-fouling problems in service and was succeeded in 1983 by the 108 hp O-235-N2C which featured a different piston design and a redesigned combustion chamber to reduce this problem. The N2C engine was used until 152 production ended in 1985. Dual controls are available as optional equipment on the Cessna 152 and almost all 152s have this option fitted. The Cessna 152 is equipped with differential ailerons that move through 20 degrees upwards and 15 degrees downwards. It has slotted Fowler flaps which are electrically operated and deploy to a maximum of 30 degrees. The rudder can move 23 degrees to either side and is fitted with a ground adjustable trim tab. The elevators move
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Location: RAF Kinloss, Moray. Grampian United Kingdom.
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