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Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (Black Square) Startup Checklist
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Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (Black Square)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 259 steps · 18 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: The Caravan works low and slow in weather. Check icing carefully - it is a known icing airframe but performance suffers. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: 332 US gal usable across the two wing tanks. Each gauge reads to 1,100 lbs / 160 gal per side. Fuel flow redline is 500 lb/hr. | |
| 04 | Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: MTOW 8,750 lbs for the 208B. The cargo pod changes both the empty weight and the drag. | |
| 05 | Takeoff and Landing DistanceCALCULATEDNOTE: Density altitude matters. A hot, high, heavy Caravan uses a lot of runway. | |
| 06 | Load PlanSETNOTE: Cargo, pod contents and passenger seating all move the CG. Set the payload on the tablet. | |
| 07 | Panel ConfigurationSELECTED ON THE TABLETNOTE: Caravan Professional ships in analog and glass variants, with wheeled and amphibian airframes and several radio fits. | |
| 08 | Failure SettingsREVIEWEDNOTE: Custom turbine simulation includes FOD damage and gyroscopic effects. |
PHS 2 - Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection15 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Control LockREMOVED | |
| 03 | Battery SwitchON - CHECK FUEL AND LIGHTS | |
| 04 | Fuel Quantity and CapsCHECK BOTH WINGS | |
| 05 | Fuel Sumps and ReservoirDRAINED - CHECK FOR WATERCAUTION: The Caravan has multiple drain points including the reservoir and filter. Drain all of them. | |
| 06 | Engine OilCHECK QUANTITY | |
| 07 | Engine InletCLEAR OF FODWARNING: FOD damage is modelled. Anything in the inlet will go through the compressor. | |
| 08 | Propeller and SpinnerCHECK BLADES FOR NICKS | |
| 09 | Exhaust StacksCHECK CONDITION | |
| 10 | Cargo PodDOORS SECURE (IF FITTED) | |
| 11 | De-Ice BootsCHECK CONDITION | |
| 12 | Landing Gear and TyresCHECKNOTE: Fixed gear on the wheeled airframe. The amphibian has retractable gear with four green / four blue indicators. | |
| 13 | Pitot Tube and Static PortsCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 14 | Control SurfacesFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 15 | Chocks and Tie-DownsREMOVED |
PHS 3 - Before Starting Engine26 steps
| 01 | Preflight InspectionCOMPLETE | |
| 02 | Passenger Cabin DoorsUNLOCKED | |
| 03 | Cabin DoorsLATCHED | |
| 04 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 05 | Control LockREMOVED | |
| 06 | Seats and SeatbeltsSECURE | |
| 07 | SwitchesOFF | |
| 08 | Landing GearUP WATER / DOWN LANDNOTE: Amphibian model only. | |
| 09 | Ignition SwitchNORM | |
| 10 | Circuit BreakersALL IN | |
| 11 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH ON | |
| 12 | Oxygen Pressure1,850 PSINOTE: Green arc is 1,550-1,850 psi. Below 500 psi is in the yellow. | |
| 13 | Ventilation and A/COFF | |
| 14 | Bleed Air HeatOFF | |
| 15 | Cabin Mixing AirFLT-PUSH | |
| 16 | Emergency Power LeverNORMALCAUTION: The manual override bypasses the fuel control unit. It stays in NORMAL unless the FCU fails. | |
| 17 | Power LeverIDLE | |
| 18 | Propeller LeverFULL FORWARD | |
| 19 | Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF | |
| 20 | Fuel CutoffPUSHED IN | |
| 21 | Firewall ValvePUSHED IN | |
| 22 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 23 | AnnunciatorsTEST | |
| 24 | Fire Detector / WarningTEST | |
| 25 | Flap LeverUP | |
| 26 | No Smoking / Seatbelt LightsAS REQUIRED |
PHS 4 - Engine Start (Battery)24 steps
| 01 | Beacon LightON | |
| 02 | Avionics Switch 1ON | |
| 03 | Bus Volts24V MINIMUMCAUTION: A weak battery is the main cause of hot starts. Use external power if the bus is below limits. | |
| 04 | Emergency Power AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED | |
| 05 | Propeller AreaCLEARWARNING: Confirm the propeller arc and exhaust path are clear before engaging the starter. | |
| 06 | Fuel Boost PumpON | |
| 07 | Fuel Press Low AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED | |
| 08 | Fuel FlowNONE | |
| 09 | Starter SwitchSTART | |
| 10 | Oil PressureRISING | |
| 11 | Ng RPM StableGREATER THAN 12%CAUTION: Introducing fuel below 12% Ng will cause a hot start. | |
| 12 | Fuel Condition LeverLOW IDLE | |
| 13 | Fuel Flow90 TO 140 LB/HR | |
| 14 | ITT1,090 degC MAX FOR 2 SECONDSWARNING: If ITT runs toward the limit, cut the condition lever and keep motoring. A hot start writes off the hot section. | |
| 15 | Ng RPMGREATER THAN 52% | |
| 16 | Starter SwitchOFF | |
| 17 | Starter Engaged AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED | |
| 18 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK | |
| 19 | Generator SwitchRESET | |
| 20 | Generator LoadPOSITIVE | |
| 21 | Battery Charging CurrentNEGATIVE | |
| 22 | Gen Off AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED | |
| 23 | Fuel Boost PumpNORM | |
| 24 | Fuel Boost Pump AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED |
PHS 5 - Engine Start (External Power)27 steps
| 01 | Beacon LightON | |
| 02 | Avionics Switch 1ON | |
| 03 | Battery Volts20V MINIMUM | |
| 04 | External PowerBUS | |
| 05 | Bus Volts24-28.5V | |
| 06 | Emergency Power AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED | |
| 07 | Propeller AreaCLEARWARNING: Confirm the propeller arc and exhaust path are clear before engaging the starter. | |
| 08 | Fuel Boost PumpON | |
| 09 | Fuel Press Low AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED | |
| 10 | Fuel FlowNONE | |
| 11 | Starter SwitchSTART | |
| 12 | Oil PressureRISING | |
| 13 | Ng RPM StableGREATER THAN 12% | |
| 14 | Fuel Condition LeverLOW IDLE | |
| 15 | Fuel Flow90 TO 140 LB/HR | |
| 16 | ITT1,090 degC MAX FOR 2 SECONDSWARNING: If ITT runs toward the limit, cut the condition lever and keep motoring. | |
| 17 | Ng RPMGREATER THAN 52% | |
| 18 | Starter SwitchOFF | |
| 19 | Starter Engaged AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED | |
| 20 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK | |
| 21 | Generator SwitchRESET | |
| 22 | Generator LoadPOSITIVE | |
| 23 | Gen Off AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED | |
| 24 | External PowerOFF | |
| 25 | Battery Charging CurrentNEGATIVE | |
| 26 | Fuel Boost PumpNORM | |
| 27 | Fuel Boost Pump AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED |
PHS 6 - After Start7 steps
| 01 | Weather RadarOFF / STANDBY | |
| 02 | Avionics Switch 2ON | |
| 03 | Nav LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | SuctionCHECKNOTE: Green arc is 4.5-5.5 inHg to 15,000 ft, tapering to 3.0-3.5 inHg at 30,000 ft. | |
| 05 | Remote CompassSLAVED AND ALIGNED | |
| 06 | Ventilation and DefrostAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | RadiosCHECK |
PHS 7 - Taxi9 steps
| 01 | Flight InstrumentsSET AND CHECK | |
| 02 | Cabin LightsOFF | |
| 03 | Cockpit LightingDIM FOR TAXI | |
| 04 | Taxi / Recog LightAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Inertial SeparatorAS REQUIREDNOTE: Deploy on unpaved or contaminated surfaces to keep debris out of the compressor. | |
| 06 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 07 | BrakesTEST | |
| 08 | Remote CompassALIGNED | |
| 09 | Water RudderDOWN WATER / UP LANDNOTE: Amphibian model only. |
PHS 8 - Before Takeoff (Runup)56 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Seats and SeatbeltsSECURE | |
| 03 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 04 | Standby AlternatorON | |
| 05 | Standby AlternatorCHECK ZERO AMPS | |
| 06 | Generator LoadLOAD TO 30-60 AMPS | |
| 07 | Generator SwitchTRIP | |
| 08 | Standby Alternator LoadPOSITIVE | |
| 09 | Generator SwitchRESET | |
| 10 | Fuel Boost PumpNORM | |
| 11 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH ON | |
| 12 | Fuel QuantityCHECK | |
| 13 | Fuel CutoffPUSH IN | |
| 14 | TrimsSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 15 | Flaps10 (NORM) / 20 (SHORT FIELD) | |
| 16 | Power Lever400 FT-LBS | |
| 17 | SuctionCHECK | |
| 18 | Bus Volts24V MINIMUM | |
| 19 | Inertial SeparatorON | |
| 20 | ITTCHECK INCREASENOTE: The separator blocks ram air, so ITT should rise when it deploys. That is the test. | |
| 21 | Inertial SeparatorOFF | |
| 22 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK | |
| 23 | Power Lever1,800 RPM | |
| 24 | Overspeed GovernorPRESS AND HOLD | |
| 25 | Propeller RPMCHECK 1,750 +/- 60 RPM | |
| 26 | Power LeverIDLE | |
| 27 | Pitot HeatON | |
| 28 | Generator LoadINCREASE | |
| 29 | Pitot HeatOFF | |
| 30 | Windshield Anti-IceON | |
| 31 | Generator LoadINCREASE | |
| 32 | Windshield Anti-IceOFF | |
| 33 | Propeller De-IceON | |
| 34 | Propeller Amps20-24 AMPS | |
| 35 | Propeller De-IceOFF | |
| 36 | Airframe De-IceON | |
| 37 | Airframe De-Ice AnnunciatorOBSERVE CYCLE | |
| 38 | Airframe De-IceOFF | |
| 39 | Pitot HeatON IF OAT LESS THAN 4 degC | |
| 40 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIRED | |
| 41 | Heading Bug30 DEGREES LEFT | |
| 42 | Autopilot Heading ModeENGAGE | |
| 43 | Yoke MovementOBSERVE | |
| 44 | Heading Bug30 DEGREES RIGHT | |
| 45 | Yoke MovementOBSERVE | |
| 46 | Autopilot DisconnectTEST | |
| 47 | AutopilotSET FOR CLIMB | |
| 48 | Battery Charging CurrentLESS THAN 10ACAUTION: A battery still taking more than 10A has not recovered from the start. Wait before departing. | |
| 49 | Weather RadarAS REQUIRED | |
| 50 | Strobe LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 51 | AnnunciatorsTEST AND CONSIDER | |
| 52 | Flight InstrumentsSET AND CHECK | |
| 53 | Storm WindowsCLOSED | |
| 54 | Cabin Mixing AirFLT-PUSH | |
| 55 | Fuel Condition LeverHIGH IDLE | |
| 56 | Parking BrakeRELEASE |
PHS 9 - Takeoff11 steps
| 01 | TransponderALT MODE | |
| 02 | Landing LightsON | |
| 03 | Inertial SeparatorAS REQUIREDCAUTION: The separator costs torque and climb performance. Leave it off unless conditions demand it. | |
| 04 | Water RudderUPNOTE: Amphibian model only. | |
| 05 | Power LeverSET FOR TAKEOFF (SEE POH)WARNING: Torque redlines at 1,865 ft-lbs, ITT at 805 degC. Whichever limit comes first is the limit. | |
| 06 | AnnunciatorsCHECK | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsGREEN | |
| 08 | BrakesRELEASE | |
| 09 | ITT805 degC MAXIMUM | |
| 10 | Landing GearUP - NO RUNWAY REMAININGNOTE: Amphibian model only. | |
| 11 | FlapsRETRACT AT 95 KTS |
PHS 10 - Max Performance Climb4 steps
| 01 | Propeller Lever1,900 RPM | |
| 02 | Power Lever1,865 FT-LBS | |
| 03 | ITTLESS THAN 765 degC | |
| 04 | Air Conditioning / HeatAS REQUIRED |
PHS 11 - Enroute Climb6 steps
| 01 | Pitot HeatON IF OAT LESS THAN 4 degC | |
| 02 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Deploy the inertial separator and run the boots before entering visible moisture near freezing. | |
| 03 | Propeller Lever1,600-1,900 RPM | |
| 04 | Power Lever1,865 FT-LBS | |
| 05 | ITTLESS THAN 740 degCNOTE: The enroute limit is the top of the green arc, 25 degC lower than the max performance climb limit. | |
| 06 | Air Conditioning / HeatAS REQUIRED |
PHS 12 - Cruise9 steps
| 01 | Landing and Taxi LightsOFF | |
| 02 | Pitot HeatON IF OAT LESS THAN 4 degC | |
| 03 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | No Smoking / Seatbelt LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | OxygenAS REQUIREDNOTE: Unpressurised. Plan oxygen above 12,500 ft. | |
| 06 | Inertial SeparatorAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Propeller Lever1,600-1,900 RPMNOTE: Reducing prop RPM in cruise cuts noise and fuel flow. | |
| 08 | Power LeverSET FOR CRUISE (SEE POH) | |
| 09 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR BOTH TANKSNOTE: Correct an imbalance before it passes 200 lbs by selecting the emptier tank off. |
PHS 13 - Descent9 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Destination WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET TO LOCAL QNH | |
| 03 | Pitot HeatON IF OAT LESS THAN 4 degC | |
| 04 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | No Smoking / Seatbelt LightsON | |
| 06 | Propeller Lever1,600-1,900 RPM | |
| 07 | Power LeverREDUCECAUTION: Reduce gradually and keep torque on. Chopping to idle shock cools the hot section. | |
| 08 | Descent SpeedBELOW 175 KIAS (Vne) | |
| 09 | Approach BriefCOMPLETE |
PHS 14 - Before Landing11 steps
| 01 | Seats and SeatbeltsSECURE | |
| 02 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH ON | |
| 03 | OxygenOFF | |
| 04 | Landing LightsON | |
| 05 | Inertial SeparatorAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Fuel Condition LeverHIGH IDLE | |
| 07 | Propeller LeverFULL FORWARDNOTE: Full RPM ensures go-around power and reverse are available. | |
| 08 | FlapsAS REQUIREDNOTE: 10 and 20 degrees below 110 KIAS, full 30 below 100 KIAS. | |
| 09 | Landing GearUP WATER / DOWN LANDNOTE: Amphibian model only. Confirm four green for a land landing. | |
| 10 | Water RudderUPNOTE: Amphibian model only. | |
| 11 | AutopilotDISCONNECT |
PHS 15 - Landing7 steps
| 01 | Final Approach Speed85 KIAS (FLAPS 30)NOTE: Add speed for gusts. The Caravan sinks quickly with full flap and low power. | |
| 02 | FlapsFULL | |
| 03 | PowerMAINTAIN - DO NOT CHOPCAUTION: A power-off approach in the Caravan produces a very high sink rate. | |
| 04 | TouchdownMAIN WHEELS FIRST, NOSEWHEEL LOWERED PROMPTLY | |
| 05 | Power LeverBETA AFTER LANDINGCAUTION: On unpaved surfaces come out of reverse early to avoid ingesting debris. | |
| 06 | BrakesAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Power LeverIDLE BEFORE 25 KTS |
PHS 16 - Balked Landing5 steps
| 01 | Power LeverSET FOR TAKEOFF (SEE POH) | |
| 02 | Flaps20 DEGREES | |
| 03 | Airspeed80 KTS MINIMUM | |
| 04 | Landing GearUP - NO RUNWAY REMAININGNOTE: Amphibian model only. | |
| 05 | FlapsRETRACT WHEN SAFE |
PHS 17 - After Landing11 steps
| 01 | Clear of RunwayCONFIRM PAST HOLD SHORT | |
| 02 | Water RudderDOWN WATER / UP LANDNOTE: Amphibian model only. | |
| 03 | FlapsUP | |
| 04 | Pitot HeatOFF | |
| 05 | Ice ProtectionOFF | |
| 06 | Strobe LightsOFF | |
| 07 | Taxi / Recog LightON | |
| 08 | Landing LightsOFF | |
| 09 | Fuel Condition LeverLOW IDLE | |
| 10 | Weather RadarOFF / STANDBY | |
| 11 | Inertial SeparatorAS REQUIRED |
PHS 18 - Shutdown and Securing14 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 03 | Standby AlternatorOFF | |
| 04 | Fuel Boost PumpOFF | |
| 05 | Heat and A/COFF | |
| 06 | Power LeverIDLE FOR 1 MINUTEWARNING: Stabilise at idle before cutting fuel or the hot section will bow. | |
| 07 | Propeller LeverFEATHER | |
| 08 | Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF | |
| 09 | Exterior LightsOFF | |
| 10 | Battery SwitchOFF | |
| 11 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH OFF | |
| 12 | OxygenOFF | |
| 13 | Inertial SeparatorOFF | |
| 14 | Control Lock, Chocks, CoversINSTALLED |