Example(Updated 23 May 2008):
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Fleet size – 12
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Fleet type – 4 engine aircraft
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Average Fuel Flow per engine at Intial Approach Flap setting – 3000 pph
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Minutes saved per flight segment – 2
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Flight segments per day – 2
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# of procedures available for use in the FMC database – 11
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Cost per procedure per a/c per 28 day cycle – $35
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# of flights using the procedures – 20%
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Cost of a barrel of oil – $135 YEARLY SAVINGS – $ 392,833
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Cost of a barrel of oil - $200 YEARLY SAVINGS – $14,264,593
