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Cessna 152

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2071835

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
152
Registry code
2071835
Registered
1,637 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · 4 cycle
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A19
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 4,249

1949Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 20

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1979In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 10

Historical bulletins · 3
SAIB CE-10-40Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesIssued Jul 27, 2010SAIB CE-06-46Issued May 24, 2006SAIB CE-90-03R1Issued Jul 27, 2000
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Registered aircraft · 1,637

N101ATZrelak Patrick DBA · Apple Valley, CABuilt 1977 · S/N 15280208N102UCWest Valley Flying Club · Palo Alto, CABuilt 1980 · S/N 15284832N1031SRedmon James A · Frisco, TXBuilt 1977 · S/N 15279996
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STCs approved for this model · 304

STC SA00024NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00034WIInstallation of flap and aileron gap seals.Flight EnhancementsSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P Instruments
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NTSB investigations · 2,788

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 247 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1,961 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN26LA330AccidentClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 152 · Bolingbrook, ILSep 29, 2026 · N69009NTSB WPR26LA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 152 · Carlsbad, CASep 4, 2026 · N5447L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 152 · Pell City, ALOn July 20, 2026, at 1030 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pell City, Alabama. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…Jul 20, 2026 · N103UC · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 5,017

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20260904011839ACessna 152 · Carlsbad, CAOn September 4, 2026 [privacy data omitted] was returning from a student solo cross country flight to san bernardino. During landing her approach became unstable and she landed nose heavy and bounced. Instead of initiating a go around from that bounce, she…Sep 4, 2026 · N5447L · Substantial damageAccident 20260721012239ACessna 152 · Pell, ALAircraft experience a total engine failure on climbout. Pilot attempted to restart without success which resulted in a forced landing approximatly 3 miles from airport.Jul 21, 2026 · N103UC · Substantial damageIncident 20260712009249ICessna 152 · San Carlos, CAStudent pilot was enroute to perform first solo flight. While student pilot was taxiing to runway at sql, the solo flight was cancled due to high winds and student pilot was instructed to return to the San Carlos flight center ramp. While taxiing on the San…Jul 12, 2026 · N65613 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 754

SDR 8HBR20261010088Cylinder Head · rotatedDURING A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION CYLINDER #3 HAD OIL LEAKING AND A DAMAGED SEAL ON THE EXHAUST PUSH ROD TUBE. WHILE PERFORMING THE WORK TO REPLACE THE SEAL, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO GET THE TUBE SEATED PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT APPEARESep 30, 2026 · N46889 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8HBR20260426083Tappet · separatedWHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER ONE OF THE VALVE TAPPET BODIES SEPARATED.Apr 26, 2026 · N5366M · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8HBR20260426081Plug · wornWHILE COMPLYING WITH LYCOMING SB667A, ONE WRIST PIN PLUG ON CYLINDER #2 WAS FOUND EXCESSIVELY WORN WITH A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE PLUGApr 23, 2026 · N89312 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
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