How much fuel is consumed during takeoff and climb at 70 percent power for 10 minutes?

To determine the correct amount of fuel consumed during takeoff and climb at 70 percent power for 10 minutes, one must consider the fuel consumption rate of the aircraft at that specific power setting.

Typically, aircraft fuel consumption can be broken down into various power settings, with manufacturers providing fuel flow rates for each setting. At 70 percent power, the fuel flow could be estimated based on the aircraft's specific fuel consumption (SFC) metrics that are given in gallons per hour.

If, for example, the fuel consumption rate at 70 percent power is 17.28 gallons per hour, to find the fuel consumed in 10 minutes (which is one-sixth of an hour), we would perform the following calculation:

1. Convert the hourly rate into a 10-minute rate:

• 17.28 gallons per hour ÷ 6 = 2.88 gallons in 10 minutes.

This breakdown demonstrates that the correct amount of fuel consumed during takeoff and climb at the specified power setting and time is indeed 2.88 gallons. Thus, the correct answer aligns with a rational assessment of the fuel flow rate at the given power setting and the duration of the climb.