Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA SECTION 5
MODEL 182T PERFORMANCE
With an expected 10 knot headwind, the ground speed for cruise is
predicted to be:
130
-10
120 Knots
Therefore, the time required for the cruise portion of the trip is:
429 Nautical Miles = 3.6 Hours
120 Knots
The fuel required for cruise is:
3.6 hours X 10.7 gallons/hour = 38.5 Gallons
A 45-minute reserve requires:
45
60
X 10.7 gallons / hour = 8.0 Gallons
The total estimated fuel required is as follows:
Engine start, taxi, and takeoff 1.7
Climb 3.2
Cruise 38.5
Reserve 8.0
Total fuel required 51.4 Gallons
Once the flight is underway, ground speed checks will provide a
more accurate basis for estimating the time enroute and the
corresponding fuel required to complete the trip with ample reserve.
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