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PA.VI.A.R3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Unplanned fuel/power consumption, if applicable.

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Unplanned fuel/power consumption, if applicable.

Bottom line

The pilot should know the approximate consumption rate from cruise performance charts or from experience. When estimating consumption you must plan for cruise flight as well as startup and taxi, and higher fuel burn during climb.

FAA references

  1. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 16 (pp. 16-18–16-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-32) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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