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Old 1st Feb 2007, 20:52
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PA28 Fuel burn rate

Hi all,

Just a quick one, does anyone have the figures on burn rate per hour for the PA28 140/161.

Looked everywhere!

Thanks in advance

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Hi there,

Fuel Consumption for a PA28 161

Performance Cruise:

75% Power - 2450 RPM - 10 USgal/hr

Economy Cruise:

65% Power - 2350 RPM - 8.8 USgal/hr
55% Power - 2200 RPM - 7.7 USgal/hr

Max Endurance:

6.5 hrs (55% power, 2150 RPM at sea level)

Hope this helps

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Did you check the Pilot Operating Handbook?
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In the Arrow POH, it is given on the "Cruie Performance - Range" chart. I suppose it would be the same in the other POH.
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For the -161, we use 36 litres/ph.
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That sounds about right. I always used to use 34l/per hour for a 161 Cherokee and 36l/per hour for a 181 Archer. Have found that these figure are a touch on the conservative side which is always nice when doing your fuel planning.
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Jet A1 version

tax free Jet A1 fueled PA28:

http://www.centurion-engines.com/

Consumption of diesel at 10,000 ft, 110 KTAS: 18.1 l/h , 4.78 gal/hr

fair bit better than avgas then!
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