WBcalc > Cessna > Cessna 152

Cessna 152 Weight and Balance Calculator

Use this calculator to check loaded weight and center of gravity for the Cessna 152. Enter the current empty weight and empty arm from the aircraft weight and balance record for the individual aircraft.

Maximum takeoff weight: 1,670 lbs. Maximum landing weight: 1,670 lbs. Usable fuel: 24.5 US gal.


Cessna 152 specifications

SpecificationValue
Maximum takeoff weight1,670 lbs
Maximum landing weight1,670 lbs
Forward CG at 1,350 lbs or less31.0 in
Forward CG at 1,670 lbs32.65 in
Aft CG limit36.5 in
Standard usable fuel24.5 US gal
Long range usable fuel37.5 US gal
Standard tank fuel arm42.0 in
Long range tank fuel arm39.5 in
Maximum combined baggage120 lbs

Source: 1979 Cessna Model 152 Pilot's Operating Handbook, Sections 1, 2 and 6.

Cessna 152 CG limits

Aircraft weightForward CG limitAft CG limit
1,350 lbs31 in36.5 in
1,670 lbs32.65 in36.5 in

The calculator uses the published CG envelope points and linear interpolation between forward-limit breakpoints where applicable.

Cessna 152 loading stations

StationArmLimit
Pilot and front passenger39 in
Baggage area 164 in120 lbs
Baggage area 284 in40 lbs

Cessna 152 fuel capacity

Standard tanks provide 24.5 US gallons usable. Long range tanks provide 37.5 US gallons usable.

Standard vs long range tanks

The standard and long range fuel systems use different arms: 42.0 inches and 39.5 inches respectively.

Cessna 152 baggage limits

Baggage area 1 is limited to 120 lbs, baggage area 2 to 40 lbs, and combined baggage must not exceed 120 lbs.

Source

1979 Cessna Model 152 Pilot's Operating Handbook, Sections 1, 2 and 6.

WBcalc is a planning aid. Check the current POH or AFM, aircraft weight and balance record, equipment list and applicable supplements before flight.


Cessna weight and balance calculators
All aircraft weight and balance calculators