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Cessna 208 Caravan Quick Reference

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V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vmo175 KIASMaximum operating speed - do not exceed in any operation (Section 2)
Va (8,000 lb)150 KIASManoeuvring. 134 KIAS at 6,300 lb, 115 KIAS at 4,600 lb
Vfe 0-10 deg175 KIASMax with flaps 0 to 10 deg
Vfe 10-20 deg150 KIASMax with flaps 10 to 20 deg
Vfe 20-30 deg125 KIASMax with flaps 20 to 30 deg
Max window open175 KIASDo not exceed with window open
Rotate (normal)70-75 KIASNormal takeoff, flaps 0-20 deg (10 deg recommended)
Rotate (short field)70 KIASFlaps 20 deg
Normal climb out85-95 KIASRetract flaps after reaching 90 KIAS
Short field climb82 KIASSpeed at 50 ft until obstacles cleared, flaps 20 deg
Vy (sea level)107 KIAS101 KIAS at 10,000 ft, 91 KIAS at 20,000 ft
Vx90 KIASBest angle of climb
Cruise climb115-125 KIASPropeller 1600-1900 RPM (min 1800 for full flat rating)
Approach (flaps up)95-110 KIASNormal landing
Approach (flaps 30)78-85 KIASSection 4 Speeds For Normal Operation; the Normal Landing checklist gives 75-85 KIAS flaps full down
Short field approach78 KIASFlaps 30 deg, 8,000 lb
Balked landing77 KIASTakeoff power, flaps 20 deg, until obstacles cleared
Vs163 KIAS (75 KCAS)Stall, flaps up, 8,000 lb, most rearward CG
Vs050 KIAS (61 KCAS)Stall, flaps 30 deg, 8,000 lb
Best glide (8,000 lb)99 KIASWithout cargo pod. 96 KIAS with cargo pod; 88/85 KIAS at 6,300 lb; 75/72 KIAS at 4,600 lb
Engine failure after T/O95 KIAS flaps up / 80 KIAS flaps downSection 3 airspeeds for emergency operation
Turbulent air penetration150 KIAS at 8,000 lb134 KIAS at 6,300 lb, 115 KIAS at 4,600 lb
Max demonstrated crosswind20 knotsTakeoff or landing (not a limitation)

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
TakeoffTorque 1,865 ft-lbs / ITT 805 degC / Ng 101.6% / 1,900 RPM (675 SHP). Time limited to 5 min when ITT exceeds 765 degC
Maximum ClimbTorque 1,865 ft-lbs (1,865-1,970 alternate power range) / ITT 765 degC / Ng 101.6% / 1,900 RPM
Cruise Climb115-125 KIAS, propeller 1,600-1,900 RPM (minimum 1,800 RPM for full flat rated horsepower), torque per RPM/MAX TORQUE placard
Maximum CruiseTorque 1,865 ft-lbs (to 1,970 alternate range) / ITT 740 degC / Ng 101.6% / 1,900 RPM. Set per Cruise Power Tables
Cruise (10,000 ft, ISA, 8,000 lb)1,900 RPM: max cruise 1,669 ft-lbs = 379 pph for 186 KTAS; best range 1,175 ft-lbs = 276 pph for 154 KTAS
DescentPower as required to give desired rate of descent; do not exceed Vmo 175 KIAS
IdleNg 52% minimum / ITT 685 degC maximum / oil pressure 40 psi minimum
Before Takeoff checksPower lever 400 ft-lbs for suction, volt/ammeter, inertial separator and engine instrument checks
Overspeed governor checkPropeller stabilizes at 1,750 +/- 60 RPM with test switch pressed
Maximum ReverseTorque 1,865 ft-lbs / ITT 805 degC / Ng 101.6% / 1,825 RPM - limited to 1 minute

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
0 deg (UP)Below 175 KIASCruise, climb, flaps-up landing (95-110 KIAS)
0-10 degBelow 175 KIASNormal takeoff (10 deg recommended); precautionary landing
10-20 degBelow 150 KIASShort field takeoff (20 deg); approach; balked landing flap setting
20-30 degBelow 125 KIASNormal and short field landing (approach 78-85 KIAS)
Approved ranges-Takeoff 0 to 20 deg; landing 0 to 30 deg; landing in icing conditions 0 to 20 deg

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
EnginePratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A, flat rated 675 SHP
Takeoff / Max Continuous1,865 ft-lbs / ITT 805 degC / Ng 101.6% / 1,900 RPM
Maximum ClimbITT 765 degC / Ng 101.6% / 1,900 RPM
Maximum CruiseITT 740 degC / Ng 101.6% / 1,900 RPM (above 740 degC may reduce engine life)
IdleNg 52% minimum / ITT 685 degC maximum
StartingITT 1,090 degC maximum, limited to 2 seconds
Transient (2 sec)ITT 850 degC / Ng 102.6% / propeller 2,090 RPM
Torque indicatorGreen 0-1,865 ft-lbs; striped green (alternate power) 1,865-1,970; red line 1,970 ft-lbs
Propeller RPMGreen 1,600-1,900 RPM; red line 1,900 RPM
Gas generator (Ng)Green 52-101.6%; red line 101.6% (100% Ng = 37,500 RPM)
Oil PressureNormal 85-105 psi; caution 40-85 psi; red min 40 psi; red max 105 psi
Oil TemperatureTakeoff/max continuous 10 to 99 degC; other ratings 0 to 99 degC; red max +99 degC (+104 degC for S/N 20800364 and on)
Ng cold-day correctionReduce max allowable Ng by 2.2% for every 10 degC below -30 degC ambient
Battery start cycle30 s ON / 60 s OFF, 30 s ON / 60 s OFF, 30 s ON / 30 min OFF
External power start cycle20 s ON / 120 s OFF, 20 s ON / 120 s OFF, 20 s ON / 60 min OFF
Minimum start voltage24 volts (battery start); 20 volts before APU connection
Start fuel flow80 to 110 pph after moving condition lever to LOW IDLE at Ng 12% minimum

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Max Ramp Weight8,035 lb
Max Takeoff Weight8,000 lb
Max Landing Weight7,800 lb
CG RangeFwd 162.41 in at 4,200 lb to 174.06 in at 8,000 lb; aft 184.35 in at all weights
Fuel Capacity (usable)332 US gal both tanks on (165 US gal per tank single-tank); 335.6 US gal total
Unusable Fuel3.6 US gal both tanks on; 2.8 US gal per tank single tank
Max Fuel Imbalance200 lb in flight
Fuel Burn (10,000 ft, ISA)379 pph (about 57 US gal/hr) max cruise; 276 pph (about 41 US gal/hr) best range
Max Operating Altitude25,000 ft
OAT LimitsCold -54 degC SL to 25,000 ft; hot ground ops +53 degC SL to 5,000 ft; flight ISA +35 degC
Takeoff Distance (short field)1,195 ft ground roll / 2,110 ft over 50 ft (flaps 20, 8,000 lb, SL, 20 degC)
Flight Load Factors+3.8 g / -1.52 g flaps up; +2.4 g flaps down (all settings)
Max Passenger Seating9 seats plus pilot (passenger version); 1 seat plus pilot (cargo version)
Max Demonstrated Crosswind20 knots (not a limitation)