MSFS 2024 · General Aviation

Cessna 208 Caravan Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Vr	70 KIAS	Rotation
Vx	73 KIAS	Best angle climb
Vy	103 KIAS	Best rate climb
Va	130 KIAS	Maneuvering (max wt)
Vfe (10 deg)	110 KIAS	Max with 10 deg flaps
Vfe (20 deg)	110 KIAS	Max with 20 deg flaps
Vfe (30 deg)	100 KIAS	Max with full flaps
Vno	175 KIAS	Max structural cruise
Vne	175 KIAS	Never exceed
Vs0	61 KIAS	Stall (flaps full)
Vs1	75 KIAS	Stall (clean)
Vref	85 KIAS	Final approach (flaps 30)

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Takeoff	MAX TORQUE - 1,865 ft-lbs / ITT 805 degC max
Climb	1,865 ft-lbs / ITT 805 degC / 1,900 RPM
Cruise (10,000 ft)	1,400-1,600 ft-lbs / ITT 650-750 degC
Descent	Reduce power - min 300 ft-lbs to prevent shock cooling
Approach	Power as required - do not chop to idle
Go-Around	MAX TORQUE - retract flaps incrementally

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
0 (UP)	Any	Cruise / Climb
10 deg	≤ 110 KIAS	Takeoff / Early approach
20 deg	≤ 110 KIAS	Base leg / Approach
30 deg (FULL)	≤ 100 KIAS	Normal landing

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
Max ITT - Takeoff/Continuous	805 degC
Max ITT - Start (2 sec)	1,090 degC
Max ITT - Transient (2 sec)	850 degC
Max Torque - Takeoff/Cont.	1,865 ft-lbs
Max Prop RPM	1,900 RPM (governed)
Max Ng (Gas Generator)	101.5%
Oil Temp (Normal)	10-99 degC
Oil Pressure (Normal)	40-90 PSI

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Pattern Altitude	1,000 ft AGL
Pattern Speed	110 KIAS
Fuel Capacity (Usable)	332 USG (2,490 lbs)
Fuel Burn (Cruise)	55-65 USG/hr
Takeoff Ground Roll	~1,160 ft (sea level, MTOW)
Best Glide	85 KIAS
Max Crosswind	20 kts (demonstrated)
MTOW	8,000 lbs (3,629 kg)

Andre Wadman / Wikimedia CommonsGFDL 1.2

General Aviation1980s

AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Cessna 208 Caravan first flew on December 9, 1982, and entered FAA-certified production in 1984 as a rugged single-engine utility turboprop built for austere operations. Powered by the Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-114A delivering 675 shp, it became the backbone of bush flying, cargo, skydiving, and regional feeder operations worldwide. Its high-wing design with optional floats or skis made it uniquely versatile, and it remains in continuous production with over 2,600 delivered to operators in more than 100 countries.

RANGE VISUALIZER

Startup Walkthrough

SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
first Flight: 1982
role: Single-engine utility turboprop
crew: 1 pilot + up to 9 passengers
engines: 1x Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-114A (675 shp)
max Speed: 344 km/h (186 kts)
range: 1,982 km (1,070 nmi)
ceiling: 25,000 ft
weight: 3,629 kg (MTOW)