What is the approximate fuel burn to conduct a missed approach from a point 200 feet above runway and complete a subsequent approach from a 10 NM final?

What is the approximate fuel burn to conduct a missed approach from a point 200 feet above runway and complete a subsequent approach from a 10 NM final?

• A. 250 lbs
• B. 500 lbs
• C. 750 lbs
• D. 1000 lbs

Answer: (B)

The thing being tested is estimating fuel needs for executing a missed approach and then continuing with an approach from a long final segment. When you initiate a missed approach from very low altitude, you must apply max thrust, configure for the climb, and proceed to the missed-approach altitude, which uses a noticeable amount of fuel in a short time. After that, you still have to complete a subsequent approach, starting from a 10 NM final, which adds additional flight time and fuel burn. Putting those elements together, the aggregate fuel required for both the missed approach and the ensuing 10 NM final approach is commonly approximated to about 500 pounds in IMT context. The smaller option would not cover both portions of the maneuver, while the larger options would overestimate typical burn for this scenario. In real planning you’d use the aircraft’s performance data for precise numbers and reserves, but this 500-pound figure is the standard rough estimate used for this question.

The thing being tested is estimating fuel needs for executing a missed approach and then continuing with an approach from a long final segment. When you initiate a missed approach from very low altitude, you must apply max thrust, configure for the climb, and proceed to the missed-approach altitude, which uses a noticeable amount of fuel in a short time. After that, you still have to complete a subsequent approach, starting from a 10 NM final, which adds additional flight time and fuel burn. Putting those elements together, the aggregate fuel required for both the missed approach and the ensuing 10 NM final approach is commonly approximated to about 500 pounds in IMT context. The smaller option would not cover both portions of the maneuver, while the larger options would overestimate typical burn for this scenario. In real planning you’d use the aircraft’s performance data for precise numbers and reserves, but this 500-pound figure is the standard rough estimate used for this question.