5.4 cruise power settings

Question 1

(refer to figure) what fuel flow should a pilot expect at 11,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power

Answer 1

11.2 gallons per hour

Question 2

(refer to figure) what is the expected fuel consumption for a 1,000-nautical mile flight under the following conditions
pressure altitude= 8,000 ft
temperature= 22’C
Manifold pressure= 20.8 Hg
wind=calm

Answer 2

70.1 gallons

Question 3

(refer to figure) what is the expected fuel consumption for 500-nautical mile flight under the following conditions
pressure altitude=4,000 ft
temperature= + 29’C
manifold pressure= 21.3 Hg
wind= calm

Answer 3

36.1 gallons

Question 4

(refer to figure) determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with 2,450 RPM to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 feet with a temperature of 36’F higher than standard

Answer 4

21.0” Hg

Question 5

(refer to figure) approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with 65 percent maximum continuous power at 9,500 feet with a temperature of 36’F below standard

Answer 5

183 MPH

Question 6

(refer to figure) approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with full throttle at 10,500 feet with a temperature of 36’F above standard

Answer 6

165 KTS