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Cessna
A Textron Company
SERVICE MANUAL
1978
thru
1985
MODEL 152
SERIES
Member of GAMA
FAA APPROVAL HAS BEEN OBTAINED ON TECHNICAL DATA
IN THIS PUBLICATION THAT AFFECTS AIRPLANE DESIGN.
REVISION 1 INCORPORATES TEMPORARY REVISION 1. DATED 3 OCTOBER 1994.
COPYRIGHT 1995
WICHITA. KANSAS. USA 7 FEBRUARY 1985
(RGI-100-4/02)
REVISION 1
2 OCTOBER 1995
(RGI-100-4/02)
Cessna
A Textron Company
TEMPORARY REVISION NUMBER 3
DATE 10 March 2003
MANUAL TITLE Model 152 Series 1978 Thru 1985 Service Manual
MANUAL NUMBER - PAPER COPY
MANUAL NUMBER - AEROFICHE
TEMPORARY REVISION NUMBER
MANUAL DATE 7 February 1985
D2064-1-13
D2064-1-13AF
D2064-1 TR3
REVISION NUMBER 1 DATE 2 October 1995
This Temporary Revision consists of the following pages, which affect and replace existing pages
in the paper copy manual and supersede aerofiche information.
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REASON FOR TEMPORARY REVISION
1. To add a note to Figure 12-3, Detail A that provides a description of the vent valve tube position in the
fuel tank.
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TEMPORARY REVISION NUMBER 2
DATED 7 January 2000
MANUAL TITLE MODEL 152 SERIES 1978 THRU 1985 SERVICE MANUAL
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TEMPORARY REVISION NUMBER PAPER COPY D2064-1TR2 AEROFICHE N/A
MANUAL DATE 7 FEBRUARY 1985 REVISION NUMBER 1 DATE 2 OCTOBER 1995
This Temporary Revision consists of the following pages, which affect existing pages in the
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REASON FOR TEMPORARY REVISION
To include the inspection requirements of Cessna Service Bulletin SEB99-18.
To provide additional information for the stop drilling of cracks that originate at the trailing edge
of control surfaces with corrugated skins.
FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS TEMPORARY REVISION
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MODEL 152 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
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MODEL 152 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE NO.
Aerofiche/Manual
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .......................................... 1A9/1-1
2. GROUND HANDLING, SERVICING, CLEANING,
LUBRICATION, AND INSPECTION ............................... 1A15/2-1
3. FUSELAGE ....................................................... 1C18/3-1
4. WINGS AND EMPENNAGE ........................................ 1D22,4-1
5. LANDING GEAR AND BRAKES .................................... E16/5-1
6. AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM ..................................... 1G14/6-1
7. WING FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM ................................... 1H4/7-1
8. ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM ................................... 1H22/8-1
9. ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CONTROL SYSTEM .................. .......... 11139-1
10. RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM ......... ............................. J7/10-1
11. ENGINE .......................................................... 1J19/11-1
12. FUEL SYSTEM . ................ ............................. 2A2/12-1
13. PROPELLER ...................................................... 2A20/13-1
14. UTILITY SYSTEMS ................................................ 2B5/14-1
15. INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS ..................... 2B15/15-1
16. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ........................................... 2D9/16-1
17. STRUCTURAL REPAIR ............................................ 2G11/17-1
18. PAINTING ........................................................ 212118-1
19. WIRING DIAGRAMS ............................................... 2J11/19-1
WARNING
When performing any inspection or maintenance that
requires turning on the master switch, installing a battery,
or pulling the propeller through by hand, treat the
propeller as if the ignition switch were ON. Do not stand.
nor allow anyone else to stand within the arc of the
propeller, since a loose or broken wire, or a component
malfunction, could cause the propeller to rotate.
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MODEL 152 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
CROSS REFERENCE LISTING
OF POPULAR NAME VS. MODEL NUMBERS AND SERIALS
All aircraft, regardless of manufacturer, are certified
under model number degnations. However, popular
names are often used for marketing purposes. To provide
a consistent method of referring to these aircraft, the
model number will be used in this pblication unless the
popular name is necessary to differentiate between ver-
sions of the same basic model. The following table pro-
vide a listing of popular name, model number, and serial
number.
MODEL SERIAL
POPULAR NAME YEAR MODEL BEGINNING ENDING
152 1978 152 15279406 15282031
15211 1979 152 15282032 15283591
1980 152 15283592 15284541
1981 152 15284542 15285161
1982 152 15285162 15285594
1983 152 15285595 15285833
1984 152 15285834 15285939
1985 152 15285940 15286033
REIMS/CESSNA F152 1978 F152 F15201449 F15201528
REIMS/CESSNA F15211 1979 F152 F15201529 F15201673
1980 F152 F15201674 F15201808
1981 F152 F15201809 F15201893
1982 F152 F15201894 F15201928
1983 F152 F15201929 F15201943
1984 F152 F15201944 F15201952
1985 F152 - F15201953 F15201965
1986 F152 F15201966 F15201980
152AEROBAT 1978 A152 A1500433,
A1520735 A1520808
1979 A152 681, A1520809 A1520878
1980 A152 A1520879 A1520948
1981 A152 A1520949 A1520983
1982 A152 A1520984 A1521014
1983 A152 A1521015 A1521025
1984 A152 A1521026 A1521027
1985 A152 A1521028 A1521049
REIMS/CESSNA F152 1978 FA152 FA1520337 FA1520347
AEROBAT 1979 FA152 FA1520348 FA1520357
1980 FA152 FA1520358 FA1520372
1981 FA152 FA1520373 FA1520377
1982 FA152 FA1520378 FA1520382
1983 FA152 FA1520383 FA1520387
1984 FA152 NONE
1985 FA152 FA1520388 FA1520415
1986 FA152 FA1520416 FA1520425
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MODEL 152 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains factory-recommended procedures and instructions for ground handling, ser-
vicing, and maintaining Cessna 152 Series Models. Besides serving as a reference for the exper-
ienced mechanic, this manual also covers step-by-step procedures for the less experienced.
This service manual is designed for aerofiche presentation. To facilitate the use of the aerofiche, re-
fer to the aerofiche header for basic information.
KEEPING CESSNA PUBLICATIONS CURRENT
The information in this publication is based on data available at the time of publication and is up-
dated, supplemented, and automatically amended by all information issued in Service News Let-
ters, Service Bulletins, Supplier Service Notices, Publication Changes, Revisions, Reissues and
Temporary Revisions. All such amendments become part of and are specifically incorporated within
this publication. Users are urged to keep abreast of the latest amendments to this publication
through the Cessna Product Support subscription services. Cessna Service Stations have also been
supplied with a group of supplier publications which provide disassembly, overhaul, and parts
breakdowns for some of the various supplier equipment items. Suppliers publications are updated,
supplemented, and specifically amended by supplier issued revisions and service information which
may be reissued by Cessna; thereby automatically amending this publication and is communicated
to the field through Cessna's Authorized Service Stations and/or through Cessna's subscription ser-
vices.
WARNING
ALL INSPECTION INTERVALS, REPLACEMENT TIME LIMITS,
OVERHAUL TIME LIMITS, THE METHOD OF INSPECTION, LIFE LIMITS,
CYCLE LIMITS, ETC., RECOMMENDED BY CESSNA ARE SOLELY BASED
ON THE USE OF NEW, REMANUFACTURED, OR OVERHAULED CESSNA
APPROVED PARTS. IF PARTS ARE DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED,
REMANUFACTURED, OVERHAULED, PURCHASED, AND/OR
APPROVED BY ENTITIES OTHER THAN CESSNA, THEN THE DATA IN
CESSNA'S MAINTENANCE/SERVICE MANUALS AND PARTS CATALOGS
ARE NO LONGER APPLICABLE AND THE PURCHASER IS WARNED NOT
TO RELY ON SUCH DATA FOR NON-CESSNA PARTS. ALL INSPECTION
INTERVALS, REPLACEMENT TIME LIMITS, OVERHAUL TIME LIMITS,
THE METHOD OF INSPECTION, LIFE LIMITS, CYCLE LIMITS, ETC., FOR
SUCH NON-CESSNA PARTS MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE
MANUFACTURER AND/OR SELLER OF SUCH NON-CESSNA PARTS.
1. REVISIONS/CHANGES. These are issued to the dealers by Cessna Aircraft Company
for this publications required, and include only pages that require updating.
2. REISSUE. Manual is reissued to dealers as required, and is a complete manual incorpo-
rating all the latest information and outstanding revisions/changes. It supersedes and re-
places previous issue(s).
REVISIONS/CHANGES and REISSUES can be purchased from a Cessna Service Station or di-
rectly from Cessna Parts Distribution (CPD 2), Dept. 701, Cessna Aircraft Company, P. O. Box 949,
Wichita, Kansas 67201.
All supplemental service information concerning this manual is supplied to all appropriate Cessna
Service Stations so that they have the latest authoritative recommendations for servicing these
Cessna aircraft. Therefore, it is recommended that Cessna owners utilize the knowledge and exper-
ience of the factory-trained Service Station Organization.
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MODEL 152 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
CUSTOMER CARE SUPPLIES AND PUBLICATIONS CATALOG
A Customer Care Supplies and Publications Catalog is available from a Cessna Service Station or
I directly from Cessna Parts Distribution, Dept. 701, Cessna Aircraft Company, 5800 East Pawnee,
Wichita, Kansas 67201. This catalog lists all publications and Customer Care Supplies available
from Cessna for prior year models as well as new products. To maintain this catalog in a current
status, it is revised quarterly and issued on Aerofiche with the quarterly Service Information Sum-
maries. A listing of all available publications is issued periodically by the Cessna Propeller Prod-
uct Support Department.
SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE INSTALLATIONS
Inspection, maintenance, and parts requirements for supplemental type certificate (STC) installa-
tions are not included in this manual. When an STC installation is incorporated on the airplane,
those portions of the airplane affected by the installation must be inspected in accordance with the
inspection program published by the owner of the STC. Since STC installations may change sys-
tems interface, operating characteristics, and component loads or stresses on adjacent structures,
Cessna provided inspection criteria may not be valid for airplanes with STC installations.
CUSTOMER COMMENTS ON MANUAL
Cessna Aircraft Company has endeavored to furnish you with an accurate, useful, up-to-date man-
ual. This manual can be improved with your help. Please use the return card, provided with your
manual, to report any errors, discrepancies, and omissions in this manual as well as any general
comments you wish to make.
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MODEL 152 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
SECTION 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Page No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Aerofiche/
Manual
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..... A9/1-1 Aircraft Specification ....... 1A9/1-1
Model 152 and F152 ......... IA9/1-1 Stations ................... 1A9/1-1
Description ................ 1A9/1-1 Bolt Torques ............... 1A12/1-4
Model A152 and FA152 ...... 1A9/1-1
Description ................ 1A9/1-1
1-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
1-2. MODEL 152 AND F152 SERIES.
1-3. DESCRIPTION. Cessna Model 152 and F152 Series aircraft described in this manuaL are
high-wing monoplanes of all-metal semimonocoque construction They are equipped with
fixed tubular spring-steel main gear struts and a steerable nose gear. The nose gear has an
air/hydraulic fluid shook strut. Two-place seating is standard, and a double-width, fold-up
auxiliary rear seat is optional. Also featured is a "wrap-around" rear window and a swept-
back fin and rudder. Powering these aircraft is a four-cylinder. horizontally-opposed. air-
cooled Lycoming "Blue Streak" engine, driving an all-metal fixed-pitch propeller.
1-4. MODEL A152 AND FA52 SERIES.
1-5. DESCRIPTION. Aerobat Model A152 and FA152 Series aircraft are a modified version of the
current production Model 152. The strucure has been beefed-up" in some areas to meet re-
quirements set forth in Acrobatic Category, CAR, Part 3. In addition, quick-relese cabin
doors. two-strap shoulder harnesses, and aerbatic paint design are standard Removable seat
and back cushions are provided to allow occupants to use either seat-pack or back-pack type
parachutes for arobatic maneuvers. The FA152 is powered by a Rolls Royce built, four-cy-
linder, horizontally-opposed, air-cooled Lycoming engine.
1-6. AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS. Leading particulars of these aircraft. with dimensions
based on gross weight, are given in figure 1-1. If these dimensions are used for constructing a
hangar or computing clearances, remember that such factors as nose gear strut inflation.
tire pressures, tire sizes and load distribution may result in some dimensions that are
considerably different from those listed.
1-7. STATIONS. Station diagrams are shown in figures 1-2 and 1-3 to assist in locating
equipment when a written description is inadequate or impractical.
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1978-1985 Cessna 152 Series Aircraft OEM Service & Repair Manual
The 1978-1985 Cessna 152 Series Aircraft OEM Service & Repair Manual is the factory-issued maintenance guide for one of the most widely used training aircraft in general aviation. This manual—originally published in February 1985 with Revision 1 issued in October 1995—covers the standard service procedures, inspection routines, and mechanical systems found in the Cessna 152 airframe. Whether you're a certified technician or an aircraft owner maintaining your own plane under supervision, this manual gives you the official service data needed to keep the aircraft safe and airworthy.
From flight control rigging to powerplant inspections, this manual outlines each step with technical precision. It’s structured in a logical, system-based format that helps you jump straight to the area you’re working on. Like most OEM manuals, it’s focused strictly on hands-on procedures—not theory—making it a dependable tool whether you’re performing an annual inspection or replacing a trim tab cable.
What’s Inside the 1978-1985 Cessna 152 Series Aircrafts OEM Service & Repair Manual
General Aircraft Description
Covers model identification codes, system layout overviews, and introductory information on airframe design and function. Helpful for confirming model applicability and familiarizing yourself with the aircraft structure before deeper work begins.
Ground Handling, Servicing & Lubrication
Step-by-step instructions for safely jacking, towing, fueling, and servicing the aircraft. Includes lubrication charts, recommended intervals, and access point diagrams for routine upkeep.
Fuselage Structure & Repairs
Guidance for inspecting and servicing fuselage components, including skins, stringers, bulkheads, and longerons. Includes procedures for minor structural corrections per factory specs.
Wing & Empennage Service
Inspection and maintenance procedures for main wing assemblies, stabilizers, and associated control surfaces. Covers alignment, fastener torque, and skin repair guidelines.
Landing Gear & Brake System
Details removal and installation of main gear components, nose gear linkages, and hydraulic brake servicing. Includes troubleshooting procedures for common wear and alignment issues.
Flight Control Systems
- Aileron System: Cable routing, tensioning, pulley inspection, and full deflection checks.
- Wing Flaps: Motor-driven flap system components, limit switch settings, and mechanical inspection procedures.
- Elevator System: Detailed inspection and rigging for pushrods, bellcranks, and elevator hinges.
- Trim Tab System: Manual trim tab linkage service and cable tensioning procedures.
- Rudder System: Rigging instructions, centering checks, and rudder pedal hardware maintenance.
Engine Maintenance & Service Limits
Outlines standard service practices for the Continental or Lycoming engine variants commonly installed on the Cessna 152. Includes valve lash inspection, oil system checks, compression testing, and overhaul limits.
Fuel System Service
Explains service procedures for fuel tanks, lines, shutoff valves, vents, and strainers. Includes instructions for fuel flow checks and component replacements.
Propeller System Maintenance
Inspection and installation of fixed-pitch propeller assemblies. Details on tracking, balance, and visual inspections for cracks or erosion.
Utility Systems
Cabin-related systems such as ventilation, heating, defrost, and cabin air control service procedures. Includes minor equipment checks and adjustment points.
Instrument Panel & Instrument Systems
Outlines servicing methods for mechanical and electrical instruments—altimeters, airspeed indicators, tachometers, fuel gauges, and more. Also covers panel disassembly and control checks.
Electrical System Diagnostics
Includes servicing procedures for alternators, voltage regulators, starter motors, and master switches. Also contains fuse/relay locations and basic fault isolation methods.
Structural Repair Guidelines
Approved methods for reinforcing or replacing airframe structures in compliance with OEM specs. Includes inspection protocols and repairable damage limits.
Painting & Refinishing Procedures
Best practices for prepping, masking, and refinishing aircraft surfaces. Includes corrosion control notes and material recommendations for compliant repaints.
Wiring Diagrams
Factory schematics for system tracing and electrical troubleshooting. Useful for confirming wire routing, terminal connections, and overall harness layout.
Why Choose This Cessna 152 Manual?
This is the same manual factory-trained techs used when these aircraft rolled out of production. It’s thorough, straightforward, and tailored to the actual work mechanics do. If you’re servicing a Cessna 152, this manual has your back—whether you’re in a hangar with a toolbox or doing pre-buy prep at a tie-down spot.
Format & Compatibility
Delivered as a high-quality PDF, this manual is fully searchable and can be used on desktops, tablets, and smartphones alike. Ideal for use in the hangar, during field maintenance, or alongside a checklist on your tablet.
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