Mega-Temp™ Insulation drastically lightens (over 16,000 Lbs.)* the standing weight of a Boeing 747-300 to give it extended range (5% increase approximately) and fuel savings.
*From actual D Check fiberglass bag removal (including accumulated water in each bag) and associated bracketry, over 16,000 Lbs. of excess and unnecessary weight can be removed.
FUEL SAVED BY USING MEGA-TEMP™ INSULATION: 6,125 LBS. [914 U.S. GALLONS]
ADDITIONAL FUEL SAVED ON LET DOWN AND APPROACH.
According to an American Airlines
“For each pound of extra weight removed from an aircraft, AA saves as much as 11,500 gallons of fuel annually for AA’s fleet of more than 600 aircraft. If 100 pounds of unnecessary weight was taken off each aircraft, AA could save more than 1.1 million gallons of fuel over the course of a year.”
American Airlines Fuel Smart Program
Boeing 747-300 Configuration w/Fiberglass Bags
TAKE OFF/CLIMB
T.O.G.W. 710,000 Lbs.
CLIMB FL 310
CLIMB FB 25,100 Lbs.
STD. DAY
TIME: 35 Min.
CRUISE
| Hour | FB/HR. [Lbs.] | Mach | Gross Weight | FL. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28,560 | .84 | 684,900 | 310 |
| 2 | 27,160 | .84 | 656,340 | 330 |
| 3 | 26,120 | .84 | 629,180 | 330 |
| 4 | 25,200 | .84 | 603,060 | 330 |
| 5 | 24,400 | .84 | 577,860 | 330 |
| 6 | 23,800 | .84 | 553,420 | 330 |
| 7 | 23,120 | .84 | 529,620 | 330 |
| 8 | 22,600 | .84 | 506,500 | 330 |
FB CR/CL To FL. 330: 1,900
Total CR/BURN: 202,900 lbs.
Boeing 747-300 Configuration w/Mega-Temp™ Insulation
TAKE OFF/CLIMB
T.O.G.W. 695,376 Lbs.
CLIMB FL 310
CLIMB FB 23,900 LBS.
STD. DAY
TIME: 33.5 Min.
CLIMB FUEL SAVED: 1,200 Lbs.
MEGA-TEMP™ INSULATED AIRCRAFT CRUISE
| Hour | FB/HR. [Lbs.] | Mach | Gross Weight | FL. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28,040 | .84 | 671,476 | 310 |
| 2 | 26,400 | .84 | 643,436 | 330 |
| 3 | 25,692 | .84 | 617,036 | 330 |
| 4 | 24,810 | .84 | 591,344 | 330 |
| 5 | 24,129 | .84 | 566,534 | 330 |
| 6 | 23,505 | .84 | 542,405 | 330 |
| 7 | 22,880 | .84 | 518,900 | 330 |
| 8 | 22,352 | .84 | 496,020 | 330 |
FB CR/CL To FL. 330: 1,600
Total CR/BURN: 199,408 Lbs.
CRUISE FUEL SAVED: 3,492 Lbs.
CLIMB FUEL SAVED: 1,200 Lbs.
TOTAL FUEL SAVED: 4,692 Lbs. [700 U.S. GALLONS]
ADDITIONAL FUEL SAVED ON LET DOWN AND APPROACH
MEGA-TEMP™ Treated Aircraft as in Above Flight Plan with Same Payload.
The aircraft can now be dispatched with 4,692 Lbs. less fuel due to lower burn.
Mega-Temp™ Treated
T.O.G.W. 690,684 Lbs.
CLIMB FL 310
CLIMB FB 23,500 Lbs.
STD. DAY
TIME: 33 Min.
CLIMB FUEL SAVED: 1,600 Lbs.
MEGA-TEMP™ INSULATED AIRCRAFT CRUISE
| Hour | FB/HR. [Lbs.] | Mach | Gross Weight | FL. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27,892 | .84 | 667,184 | 310 |
| 2 | 26,484 | .84 | 639,292 | 330 |
| 3 | 25,548 | .84 | 612,808 | 330 |
| 4 | 24,690 | .84 | 587,260 | 330 |
| 5 | 24,025 | .84 | 562,570 | 330 |
| 6 | 23,401 | .84 | 538,545 | 330 |
| 7 | 22,560 | .84 | 515,144 | 330 |
| 8 | 22,275 | .84 | 492,584 | 330 |
FB CR/CL To FL. 330: 1,500
Total CR/BURN: 198,375 Lbs.
Summary of Analysis
| 747-300 with Fiberglass Insulation | 747-300 with Mega-Temp™ Insulation | |
|---|---|---|
| T.O.G.W. | 710,000 LBS. | 690,684 LBS. |
| FUEL BURN CLIMB | 25,100 LBS. | 23,500 LBS. |
| FUEL BURN CR CLIMB | 202,900 LBS. | 198,375 LBS. |
| TOTAL BURN TO DESCENT | 228,000 LBS. | 221,875 LBS. |
FUEL SAVED BY USING MEGA-TEMP™ INSULATION: 6,125 LBS. [914 U.S. GALLONS]
ADDITIONAL FUEL SAVED ON LET DOWN AND APPROACH.