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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 · 135 steps · 15 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: Burn 55-65 USG/hr in cruise. 332 US gal usable across the two wing tanks. | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: MTOW 8,750 lbs for the 208B. The cargo pod changes both the empty weight and the drag. | |
| 05 | Takeoff & 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: Black Square's Caravan Professional ships in analog and glass variants with 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 MasterON - 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 TyresCHECK - FIXED GEARNOTE: No retraction system. Check the strut, tyres and brakes. | |
| 13 | Pitot Tube and Static PortsCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 14 | Control SurfacesFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 15 | Chocks and Tie-DownsREMOVED |
PHS 3 — Before Start12 steps
| 01 | Seats, Belts, HarnessesADJUSTED AND SECURE | |
| 02 | DoorsCLOSED AND LATCHED | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 05 | Circuit BreakersALL IN | |
| 06 | Power LeverIDLE | |
| 07 | Propeller LeverFULL FORWARD (MAX RPM) | |
| 08 | Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF | |
| 09 | Fuel Tank SelectorsBOTH ON | |
| 10 | Fuel ShutoffON | |
| 11 | Emergency Power LeverNORMALCAUTION: The manual override bypasses the fuel control unit. It stays in NORMAL unless the FCU fails. | |
| 12 | Inertial SeparatorDEPLOYED FOR GROUND OPERATION |
PHS 4 — Engine Start13 steps
| 01 | BatteryON - CHECK 24V MINIMUMCAUTION: A weak battery is the main cause of hot starts. Use ground power if below limits. | |
| 02 | Beacon LightON | |
| 03 | Fuel Boost PumpON - CHECK FUEL PRESSURE | |
| 04 | Propeller AreaCLEAR - CALL CLEAR PROPWARNING: Confirm the propeller arc and exhaust path are clear. | |
| 05 | Ignition and StarterENGAGE | |
| 06 | NgSTABILISE AT 13% MINIMUMCAUTION: Introducing fuel below 13% Ng will cause a hot start. | |
| 07 | Fuel Condition LeverLOW IDLE (INTRODUCE FUEL) | |
| 08 | ITTMONITOR - 1,090 degC MAX FOR 2 SECONDSWARNING: If ITT runs toward the limit, cut the fuel and keep motoring. A hot start writes off the hot section. | |
| 09 | Oil PressureRISING | |
| 10 | StarterOFF AT 52% Ng | |
| 11 | Idle StabilisedNg APPROXIMATELY 52%, ITT IN RANGE | |
| 12 | GeneratorON - CHECK CHARGING | |
| 13 | Fuel Boost PumpNORM / OFF |
PHS 5 — After Start9 steps
| 01 | Avionics MasterON | |
| 02 | Radios and NavigationTUNED AND SET | |
| 03 | TransponderSTANDBY - CODE SET | |
| 04 | AltimeterSET TO FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 05 | Engine InstrumentsTORQUE, ITT, Ng, PROP RPM, OIL IN RANGE | |
| 06 | Annunciator PanelTEST - NO WARNINGS | |
| 07 | EnvironmentalSET | |
| 08 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 09 | Flaps10 DEGREES FOR TAKEOFFNOTE: Flaps 10 is the standard takeoff setting for the 208B. |
PHS 6 — Taxi7 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 03 | BrakesCHECK EFFECTIVE | |
| 04 | Beta RangeCHECK OPERATIONNOTE: Beta is the primary speed control on the ground. It saves the brakes. | |
| 05 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNS | |
| 06 | Inertial SeparatorCONFIRM DEPLOYED | |
| 07 | Taxi SpeedWALKING PACE |
PHS 7 — Before Takeoff12 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET FOR CHECKS | |
| 02 | Propeller Feather CheckPERFORMCAUTION: Do not dwell in feather. Watch ITT throughout. | |
| 03 | Emergency Power LeverCHECK, THEN NORMAL | |
| 04 | Flaps10 DEGREESNOTE: Vfe 10 and 20 degrees is 110 KIAS. | |
| 05 | TrimSET (PITCH, RUDDER, AILERON) | |
| 06 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH ON | |
| 07 | Fuel Boost PumpNORM | |
| 08 | Inertial SeparatorRETRACTED FOR TAKEOFFCAUTION: The separator costs torque and climb performance. Retract unless conditions demand it. | |
| 09 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIRED | |
| 10 | AutopilotOFF | |
| 11 | LightsLANDING, STROBES, NAV ON | |
| 12 | TransponderALT |
PHS 8 — Takeoff7 steps
| 01 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED | |
| 02 | Power LeverADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO TAKEOFF TORQUEWARNING: Max torque 1,865 ft-lbs, max ITT 805 degC. Whichever limit comes first is the limit. | |
| 03 | Engine ParametersTORQUE, ITT, Ng WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 04 | Airspeed AliveCHECK | |
| 05 | Rotate70 KIAS | |
| 06 | Initial Climb103 KIAS (Vy)NOTE: Vx is 73 KIAS for obstacle clearance. | |
| 07 | FlapsUP ABOVE 85 KIAS |
PHS 9 — Climb6 steps
| 01 | Climb Power1,865 FT-LBS / 805 degC / 1,900 RPM | |
| 02 | Airspeed110-120 KIAS CRUISE CLIMB | |
| 03 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR TORQUE AND ITT | |
| 04 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Deploy the inertial separator and turn on boots before entering visible moisture below +5 degC. | |
| 05 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR BOTH TANKSNOTE: The Caravan feeds by gravity and pump from both wings. Watch for an imbalance. | |
| 06 | Cabin Heat and VentsAS REQUIREDNOTE: Unpressurised. Plan oxygen above 12,500 ft. |
PHS 10 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF | |
| 02 | Power1,400-1,600 FT-LBS, ITT 650-750 degC | |
| 03 | Propeller1,750-1,900 RPMNOTE: Reducing prop RPM in cruise cuts noise and fuel flow. | |
| 04 | Cruise Speed165-175 KTAS | |
| 05 | Fuel Flow55-65 USG/HR | |
| 06 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR | |
| 07 | Fuel BalanceCHECK LEFT AND RIGHT | |
| 08 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIRED |
PHS 11 — Descent6 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Destination WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET TO LOCAL QNH | |
| 03 | PowerREDUCE - KEEP 300 FT-LBS MINIMUMWARNING: Do not chop the power to idle in the descent. Keep torque on to avoid shock cooling the hot section. | |
| 04 | Descent SpeedBELOW 175 KIAS (Vne) | |
| 05 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Approach BriefCOMPLETE |
PHS 12 — Before Landing8 steps
| 01 | Seat BeltsSECURE | |
| 02 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH ON | |
| 03 | Fuel Boost PumpON | |
| 04 | PropellerFULL FORWARDNOTE: Full RPM ensures go-around power and reverse are available. | |
| 05 | Flaps10, THEN 20, THEN 30NOTE: 10 and 20 below 110 KIAS, full 30 below 100 KIAS. | |
| 06 | Inertial SeparatorAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Landing LightON | |
| 08 | AutopilotDISENGAGE BY MINIMUMS |
PHS 13 — 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 | PowerMAINTAIN - DO NOT CHOPCAUTION: A power-off approach in the Caravan produces a very high sink rate. | |
| 03 | ThresholdREDUCE TO FLIGHT IDLE | |
| 04 | FlareTOUCH DOWN ON MAIN WHEELS | |
| 05 | NosewheelLOWER PROMPTLY | |
| 06 | Beta / ReverseAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Come out of reverse by 40 kts on unpaved surfaces to avoid ingesting debris. | |
| 07 | BrakingAS REQUIRED |
PHS 14 — After Landing7 steps
| 01 | Clear of RunwayCONFIRM PAST HOLD SHORT | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Inertial SeparatorDEPLOYED | |
| 04 | Ice ProtectionOFF | |
| 05 | Fuel Boost PumpNORM | |
| 06 | Landing Light and StrobesOFF | |
| 07 | TransponderSTANDBY |
PHS 15 — Shutdown / Securing10 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Power LeverIDLE | |
| 03 | Engine Cool-DownIDLE 1-2 MINUTESWARNING: Stabilise at idle before cutting fuel or the hot section will bow. | |
| 04 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 05 | Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF | |
| 06 | PropellerCONFIRM WINDING DOWN | |
| 07 | Generator and BatteryOFF | |
| 08 | Fuel SelectorsAS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | External LightsOFF | |
| 10 | Control Lock, Chocks, CoversINSTALLED |