Total Fuel Required - Piper SARATOGA II HP PA-32R-301 Pilot Operating Handbook

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PERFORMANCE PA-32R-301, SARATOGA II HP
(g) Total Fuel Required
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Determine the total fuel required by adding the fuel to climb,
the fuel to descend and the cruise fuel. When the total fuel (in
gallons) is determined, multiply this value by 6 lb/gal to determine
the total fuel weight used for the flight.
The total fuel calculations for the example flight plan are
shown below.
(1)
Total Fuel Required
(b)(6) plus (c)(S) plus (d)(3) plus (e)(7),
(2.0 gal. plus 2.3 gal. plus 2.5 gal. plus 23.2 gal.)
(30.0 gal. multiplied by 6lb/gal.)
30.0
180.0 lbs.
REPORT: VB-1669
5-8
ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997