Rob Timmerman wrote:
: Can someone tell me what the fuel burn numbers are on a typical older c182
: with the Continental 230hp carbed engine. I am trying to do a comparison
: with a Cherokee 6/300 and can't find numbers for the C182.
: Thanks, RT

Rule of thumb for piston engines: divide rated HP by 18 to get cruise
fuel flow. Assumes about 75% power and proper leaning.
IE, 230 HP is about 12.7 gal/hr.
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Aaron Coolidge