Textron Cessna Grand Caravan Ex 208B Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual page 298

SECTION 5
PERFORMANCE
SAMPLE PROBLEM
FUEL REQUIRED
CRUISE
The cruise distance is then determined by subtracting the distance
during climb and distance during descent from the total distance.
Total distance:
Distance during climb:
Distance during descent:
Cruise distance:
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:
3.6 hours X 364 pounds/hour = 1311 Pounds
A 45-minute reserve requires:
45
X 364 pounds/hour
60
U.S.
5-10
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173 Knots
-10 Knots
163 Knots
590 Nautical Miles
163 Knots
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MODEL 208B 867 SHP
GARMIN G1000
650 Nautical Miles
- 20 Nautical Miles
- 40 Nautical Miles
590 Nautical Miles
= 3.6 Hours
= 273 Pounds
FAA APPROVED
208BPHCUS-00
CESSNA