About Piper Aircraft & Fuel Consumption
Piper Aircraft is an American manufacturer known for producing reliable general aviation aircraft, widely used for training, private flying, and business travel. Fuel burn varies by aircraft model and engine configuration.
- PA-28 Cherokee/Archer: Popular trainers and touring aircraft, burning ~36–38 L/hr.
- PA-32 Saratoga: A larger single-engine aircraft, ~65 L/hr fuel consumption.
- PA-34 Seneca: A twin-engine light aircraft consuming ~76 L/hr.
- PA-46 Malibu: A pressurized single-engine aircraft with a higher fuel burn ~95 L/hr.
- Fuel Type: Most Piper piston aircraft use Avgas, while turboprop versions may use Jet-A.
Calculation Formulas:
- Fuel Used = Burn Rate (liters/hour) × Flight Hours
- Total Cost = Fuel Used × Fuel Price
- CO₂ Emissions = Fuel Used × Emission Factor (kg CO₂ per liter)
Example:
A Piper PA-34 Seneca flying for 2.5 hours at 76 L/hr using Avgas at ₹110/liter:
- Fuel Used = 76 × 2.5 = 190 liters
- Total Cost = 190 × 110 = ₹20,900
- CO₂ Emissions = 190 × 2.30 = 437 kg CO₂
