FeelThere Caravan!

Add-on for
Microsoft © Flight Simulator 2004

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 History of the airplane

The Cessna 208 Caravan was conceived in 1980/1981 as the first

turboprop-powered general aviation aircraft.
The Cessna Caravan has proven itself to be one of the most
reliable, versatile, and cost-effective airplanes ever built.
As an airliner, the Caravan connects smaller communities to major
cities throughout the world. Its economy, reliability, simple
maintenance, and resilience make it invaluable to growing
businesses.
Every month, more than 1500 Caravans log more than 71,000
hours – that's more than half a billion miles since the Caravan first
took off. Most of those were logged flying freight, bringing
commerce to the far corners of the world.

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 General
First Flight 9 December 1982
Country of Origin USA
Powerplant
Number Of Engines One
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A turboprop
Powerplant type
engine
Max Power Rating 477kW (675shp)
Dimensions
Length 11.46m (37ft 7in)
Height 4.32m (14ft 2in)
Wingspan 15.88m (52ft 1in)
Wing Area 25.96m2 (279.4sq ft)
Weights
Empty Weight 4,040 lb.
Max Take-off Weight8,785 lb.
Performance
Max Speed At
180 kts
Cruising Level
Maximum Range 907 nm with 45 min. reserve
Service Ceiling 22,800 ft

Fuel
Total capacity: 335.6 U.S. gallons.
Total Capacity Each
167.8 U.S. gallons.
Tank:
Total Usable: 332.0 U.S. gallons.
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AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

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 Speed KCAS KIAS REMARKS
VMO Maximum 175 175 Do not exceed
Operating this speed in
Speed any operation
VA Maneuvering Do not make
Speed full or abrupt
8000 lbs. 150 150 control
6300 lbs. 133 134 movements
4600 lbs. 114 115 above this
speed
VFE Maximum Do not exceed
Flap these speeds
Extended with the given
Speed: flap settings
0-10 175 175
10-20 150 150
20-30 125 125
Maximum Do not exceed
Window 175 175 this speed with
Open Speed open window

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AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

MARKING KIAS VALUE OR SIGNIFICANCE

RANGE
White Arc 50-125 Full Flap Operating
Range. Upper limit
is the maximum
speed with full flaps
Green Arc 63-175 Normal Operating
Range. Upper limit
is maximum
operating speed.
Red Line 175 Maximum speed for
all operations.

SPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION

The following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 8000 lbs.
and may be used for any lesser weight.
Takeoff:
Normal Climbout 85-95 KIAS
Short Field Takeoff, Flaps 20 82 KIAS
Enroute Climb, Flaps Up:
Cruise Climb 115-125 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level 107 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, 10,000 feet 101 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, 20,000 feet 91 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb 90 KIAS
Landing Approach
Normal Approach, Flaps UP 95-110 KIAS
Normal Approach, Flaps 30 78-85 KIAS

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 CHEKLIST
(limited to simulated systems)

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Weight and Balance Check COMPLETE

Passenger Briefing COMPLETE
Cabin Doors LATCHED
Parking Brake SET
Switches OFF
Ignition Switch NORMAL
Fuel Tank Selectors (on the overhead) LEFT ON, RIGHT ON*
Emergency Power Lever NORMAL
Power Lever IDLE
Propeller Control Lever MAX (full forward)
Fuel Condition Lever CUTOFF
Fuel Shutoff ON (push in)
Battery Switch ON
Wing Flaps UP

STARTING ENGINE (Battery Start)

Propeller Area CLEAR

Fuel Boost Switch ON and OBSERVE
Starter Switch START and OBSERVE
IGNITION ON Annunciator CHECK ON
Engine Oil Pressure CHECK for Indication
Ng STABLE
Fuel Condition Lever LOW IDLE
Starter Switch OFF
Engine Instruments CHECK

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Generator annunciator OFF
Avionics Switches ON
Navigational Lights and Bacon ON
Radios AS REQUIRED

TAXIING

Brakes CHECK
Note: For improved brake life propeller BETA range may be used
during taxi
Flight Instruments CHECK

BEFORE TAKEOFF

Parking Brake SET

Flight Controls CHECK and SET
Fuel Tank Selectors RECHECKED BOTH ON
Fuel Quantity RECHECK
Fuel Shutoff RECHECK FULLY ON
Elevator, Aileron and Rudder Trim SET for takeoff
Power Lever IDLE
Pitot/Static Heat ON when OAT is below 4C
Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
GPS/NAV Switch SET
Strobe Lights AS REQUIRED
Annunciators EXTINGUISHED
Wing Flaps SET for takeoff
Brakes RELEASE
Fuel Condition Lever HIGH IDLE

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NORMAL TAKEOFF

Wing Flaps 0-20

Power SET FOR TAKEOFF
Annunciators CHECK
Rotate 70-75 KIAS
Climb Speed 85-95 KIAS
Wing Flaps RETRACT after 90 KIAS

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

Wing Flaps 20
Brakes APPLY
Power SET FOR TAKEOFF
Annunciators CHECK
Brakes RELEASE
Rotate 70 KIAS
Climb Speed 82 KIAS until obstacles
cleared
Wing Flaps RETRACT after 90 KIAS

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CRUISE CLIMB

Ice Protection AS REQUIRED

Pitot/Static heat ON when OAT is below 4C
Airspeed 115-125 KIAS
Propeller 1600-1900 RPM
Torque SET

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB

Ice Protection AS REQUIRED

Pitot/Static heat ON when OAT is below 4C
Airspeed 107 KIAS as sea level to
101 KIAS at 10,000 feet to
91 KIAS at 20,000 feet
Propeller 1900 RPM
Torque 1865 FT-LBS MAXIMUM

CRUISE

Ice Protection AS REQUIRED

Pitot/Static heat ON when OAT is below 4C
Propeller 1600-1900 RPM
Power SET

DESCENT

Ice Protection AS REQUIRED

Pitot/Static heat ON when OAT is below 4C
Altimeter SET
GPS/NAV Switch SET
Power AS REQUIRED

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BEFORE LANDING

Fuel Tank Selectors ALL

Fuel Condition Lever HIGH IDLE
Propeller Control Lever MAX (full forward)
Autopilot OFF
Wing Flaps AS DESIRED

NORMAL LANDING

Airspeed 95-110 KIAS (Flaps UP)

Wing Flaps AS DESIRED
Airspeed 75-85 (Flaps FULL
DOWN)
Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
Power Lever BETA range
Brakes AS REQUIRED

SHORT FIELD LANDING

Wing Flaps FULL DOWN

Airspeed 78 KIAS
Power Lever REDUCE to IDLE
Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
Power Lever BETA range
Brakes APPLY HEAVILY
Wing Flaps RETRACT

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AFTER LANDING

Wing Flaps UP
Ice Protection OFF
Strobe Lights OFF
Landing and Taxi Lights AS REQUIRED
Fuel Condition Lever LOW IDLE

SHUTDOWN

Parking Brake SET

Avionics Switches OFF
Fuel Boost Switch OFF
Power Lever IDLE
Propeller Control Lever FEATHER
Fuel Condition Lever CUTOFF
Lighting Switches OFF
Battery Switch OFF
Fuel Tank Selectors OFF

* simulated within reasonable limits

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 CREDITS

Cessna, C208, C208B, Caravan is a registered trademark of Cessna

Aircraft Company

Producer Victor Racz

3D graphics Tamas Szabo

2D graphics Peter Balogh and

Tamas Csontos

Flight dynamics Ron Freimuth

Additional programming Barnabas (BSi) Bona

Garmin® GNSv4.2 avionics package The SimFlyer®

Network and Keith
Giveans

Sound Leon Medado

Pilot Testers
David Macdonald
Rob Kovner
Daniel Sallee

Non Pilot Tester

Jan Schreiber

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