Cessna skylance tc T182T, Information Manual

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SECTION 5 CESSNA
PERFORMANCE MODEL T182T NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
SAMPLE PROBLEM
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FUEL REQUIRED
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With an expected 10 knot headwind, the ground speed for cruise is
predicted to be:
Therefore, the time required for the cruise portion of the trip is:
The fuel required for cruise is:
A 45-minute reserve requires:
The total estimated fuel required is as follows:
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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146 Knots
-10 Knots
136 Knots
414 Nautical Miles = 3.1 Hours
136 Knots
3.1 hours X 13.5 gallons/hour = 41.9 Gallons
45
60 X 13.5 gallons/hour = 10.2 Gallons
Engine start, taxi, and takeoff 2.0 Gallons
Climb 5.2 Gallons
Cruise 41.9 Gallons
Reserve 10.2 Gallons
Total fuel required 59.3 Gallons
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