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Old 5th Apr 2006, 07:29
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The ODM for the Dash 8 specifies the penalty for having de-icing on. For long range cruise you increase power by 1.5% which gives an increase of 8 lb/hr fuel flow per engine. For max cruise the airspeed will be 2 kts less. I don't think anyone's going to worry about 2 kts or 8lbs/hr of fuel when flight planning.
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