Cessna 162 SKYLANE, Pilot'S Operating Handbook And Flight Training Supplement

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CESSNA SECTION 5
MODEL 162 PERFORMANCE
GARMIN G300
U.S.
INTRODUCTION
Performance data charts on the following pages are presented so that
you may know what to expect from the airplane under various
conditions and to facilitate the planning of flights in detail with
reasonable accuracy. The data in the charts has been computed from
actual flight tests with the airplane and engine in good condition and
using average piloting techniques.
Fuel flow data for cruise is based on the recommended lean mixture
setting at all altitudes. Some indeterminate variables such as mixture
leaning technique, fuel metering characteristics, engine and propeller
condition, and air turbulence may account for variations of 10% or more
in range and endurance. Therefore, it is important to utilize all available
information to estimate the fuel required for the particular flight and to
flight plan in a conservative manner.
USE OF PERFORMANCE CHARTS
Performance data is presented in tabular form to illustrate the effect of
different variables. Sufficiently detailed information is provided in the
tables so that conservative values can be selected and used to
determine the particular performance figure with reasonable accuracy.
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