What is the power loading of the Cessna 152? (pounds/HP)

What is the power loading of the Cessna 152? (pounds/HP)

• A. 15.2
• B. 14.0
• C. 16.5
• D. 17.8

Answer: (A)

Power loading is the amount of weight the engine has to move per horsepower, calculated as weight divided by horsepower. For a Cessna 152, the standard maximum gross weight is 1,670 pounds and the engine is 110 horsepower. Dividing 1,670 by 110 gives about 15.18, which rounds to 15.2 pounds per horsepower. So the best value is 15.2. This uses the typical reference combination of max gross weight with the engine’s horsepower, which is why it’s the correct figure. Other numbers would come from using different weights (like empty weight) rather than the aircraft’s maximum gross weight.

Power loading is the amount of weight the engine has to move per horsepower, calculated as weight divided by horsepower. For a Cessna 152, the standard maximum gross weight is 1,670 pounds and the engine is 110 horsepower. Dividing 1,670 by 110 gives about 15.18, which rounds to 15.2 pounds per horsepower. So the best value is 15.2. This uses the typical reference combination of max gross weight with the engine’s horsepower, which is why it’s the correct figure. Other numbers would come from using different weights (like empty weight) rather than the aircraft’s maximum gross weight.