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An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. If fuel (gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should be drained?

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Answer:

242 lts de fuel

Step-by-step explanation:

We know density of fuel (is variable) but we can say that is close to 1 Kg/lts.

If we have 110 pounds over maximun certificated gross weight, we need to get rid of that 110 pounds or 110 * 2.2 = 242 Kgs

Now by rule of three

If 1 lt weight 1 kg.

x 242 kgs

x = 242 lts de fuel

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