Extra 200 - Time, Fuel and Distance to Descend

Page Date: 20. April 2002 5 - 11
Section 5
Performance
Pilot´s Operating Handbook
EXTRA 200
Condition:
No Wind,
Manifold pres. as required, ca. 12 inHg
Revolution: 2500 RPM
Pres. altitude (ft)
Distance
(NM)
Time
(min)
Example
Airfield pres. altitude: 1200 ft
Cruise pres. altitude: 8000 ft
Time to descend 8.0 - 1,2 = 7,8 min
Distance: 21 - 3 = 18 NM
Fuel consumption: 4,0 - 0,6 = 3,4 Liter
5.8 TIME, FUEL AND DISTANCE TO DESCEND
During the descent adjust the engine power for V = 150 KIAS and a rate of descent of
1000ft/min. Furthermore the engine temperature has to be kept in the green range.
The diagramm below may be used for all A/C masses and temperatures.
0 (0.26) (0.52) (0.78) (1.05) (1.3)
Fuel in liter (US Gal.)