description Cessna A152 Aerobat Overview
The Cessna A152 Aerobat is the aerobatic-certified variant of the Cessna 152, a two-seat, high-wing, single-engine training aircraft. It uses a Lycoming O-235 series engine and incorporates structural provisions and operating limitations suited to approved aerobatic maneuvers. The type was intended for flight schools and private pilots seeking a trainer that could also provide introductory aerobatic instruction.
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What is different about the Cessna A152 Aerobat?
The A152 Aerobat is the aerobatic-certified variant of the Cessna 152, a two-seat, high-wing, single-engine trainer. It was designed to provide basic aerobatic and spin capability within approved operating limits.
What engine does the Cessna A152 Aerobat use?
The A152 uses a Lycoming O-235 series engine. Type documentation identifies O-235-L2C and later O-235-N2C variants, with the 152 upgrade commonly described as having about 110 horsepower.
Can the Cessna A152 Aerobat perform aerobatics?
Yes, the Aerobat is approved for specified aerobatic maneuvers and spins in the Acrobatic Category. It is not an unrestricted aerobatic aircraft, so pilots must follow the aircraft flight manual and its maneuver limits.
When was the Cessna A152 Aerobat built?
The Smithsonian describes the Cessna 152 upgrade as being built from 1978 to 1986. The aircraft remained a two-seat trainer while adding structural provisions for approved aerobatic operations.
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