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reduced to 2500 RPM for noise abatement.
This will reduce rate of climb by approximately
15%
Max Rate Climb
2700
FT
90
Airspeed for Max Rate Climb decreases by
approximately 2 MPH every 5,000 feet, to 86
mph @ 10,000 ft ASL.
Figure 2-15 Climb Profiles
WARNING
Noise abatement procedures will reduce climb performance
by approximately 15%. Do not initiate noise abatement
procedures if a rate of climb appropriate to local terrain and
obstructions cannot be maintained. If observed rate of climb
is not adequate, immediately apply full power (full throttle and
propeller full fine).
CRUISE
Cruise Profiles
26. Normal level flight power settings are between 55% and 75% BHP. Continuous cruise
power settings shall not exceed 75% BHP. Select a cruising speed appropriate to the in-flight
conditions (i.e. turbulence) and desired range and economy. Refer to the Cruise Performance
Charts in Part 4 for detailed cruise settings, or use one of the following generic settings
(2,000 MSL):
RPM
MAP
Typical Performance at 2,000 ft MSL
IAS
(MPH)
TAS
(KTS)
Fuel Flow
(GPH)
Range
1
(NM)
Max Speed Cruise
2500
25
144
130
18.2
470
Normal Cruise
2400
24
138
125
16.6
500
Slow Cruise
2400
22
128
116
15.2
515
Best Range Cruise
2300
19
122
110
12.3
615
Notes: 1. Range in still air (no wind) from full tanks to min 30 minute reserve
Figure 2-16 Cruise Profiles
NOTE
For local operations in the practice area, level flight power
settings can be set at 2400 RPM / 24 MAP, which will give an
IAS of approximately 135 MPH. MAP may be reduced as

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