FeelThere Caravan!

Add-on forMicrosoft © 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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GeneralFirst Flight 9 December 1982Country of Origin USA

PowerplantNumber Of Engines One

Powerplant type Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A turboprop engine

Max Power Rating 477kW (675shp)

DimensionsLength 11.46m (37ft 7in)Height 4.32m (14ft 2in)Wingspan 15.88m (52ft 1in)Wing Area 25.96m2 (279.4sq ft)

WeightsEmpty Weight 4,040 lb.Max Take-off Weight8,785 lb.

PerformanceMax Speed At Cruising Level 180 kts

Maximum Range 907 nm with 45 min. reserveService Ceiling 22,800 ft

FuelTotal capacity: 335.6 U.S. gallons.Total Capacity Each Tank: 167.8 U.S. gallons.

Total Usable: 332.0 U.S. gallons.NOT FOR REAL WORLD USE

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AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

Speed KCAS KIAS REMARKSVMO Maximum

Operating Speed

175 175 Do not exceed this speed in any operation

VA Maneuvering Speed

8000 lbs.6300 lbs.4600 lbs.

150133114

150134115

Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed

VFE Maximum Flap

Extended Speed:0-1010-2020-30

175150125

175150125

Do not exceed these speeds with the given flap settings

Maximum Window

Open Speed175 175

Do not exceed this speed with open window

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AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

MARKING KIAS VALUE OR RANGE

SIGNIFICANCE

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 OPERATIONThe following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 8000 lbs. and may be used for any lesser weight.Takeoff:

Normal Climbout 85-95 KIASShort Field Takeoff, Flaps 20 82 KIAS

Enroute Climb, Flaps Up:Cruise Climb 115-125 KIASBest Rate of Climb, Sea Level 107 KIASBest Rate of Climb, 10,000 feet 101 KIASBest Rate of Climb, 20,000 feet 91 KIASBest Angle of Climb 90 KIAS

Landing ApproachNormal Approach, Flaps UP 95-110 KIASNormal Approach, Flaps 30 78-85 KIAS

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CHEKLIST(limited to simulated systems)

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Weight and Balance Check COMPLETEPassenger Briefing COMPLETECabin Doors LATCHEDParking Brake SETSwitches OFFIgnition Switch NORMALFuel Tank Selectors (on the overhead) LEFT ON, RIGHT ON*Emergency Power Lever NORMALPower Lever IDLEPropeller Control Lever MAX (full forward)Fuel Condition Lever CUTOFFFuel Shutoff ON (push in)Battery Switch ONWing Flaps UP

STARTING ENGINE (Battery Start)

Propeller Area CLEARFuel Boost Switch ON and OBSERVEStarter Switch START and OBSERVE

IGNITION ON Annunciator CHECK ONEngine Oil Pressure CHECK for IndicationNg STABLE

Fuel Condition Lever LOW IDLE Starter Switch OFFEngine Instruments CHECK

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Generator annunciator OFFAvionics Switches ONNavigational Lights and Bacon ONRadios AS REQUIRED

TAXIING

Brakes CHECKNote: For improved brake life propeller BETA range may be used during taxiFlight Instruments CHECK

BEFORE TAKEOFF

Parking Brake SETFlight Controls CHECK and SETFuel Tank Selectors RECHECKED BOTH ONFuel Quantity RECHECKFuel Shutoff RECHECK FULLY ONElevator, Aileron and Rudder Trim SET for takeoffPower Lever IDLEPitot/Static Heat ON when OAT is below 4CIce Protection AS REQUIREDGPS/NAV Switch SETStrobe Lights AS REQUIREDAnnunciators EXTINGUISHEDWing Flaps SET for takeoffBrakes RELEASEFuel Condition Lever HIGH IDLE

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NORMAL TAKEOFF

Wing Flaps 0-20Power SET FOR TAKEOFFAnnunciators CHECKRotate 70-75 KIASClimb Speed 85-95 KIASWing Flaps RETRACT after 90 KIAS

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

Wing Flaps 20Brakes APPLYPower SET FOR TAKEOFFAnnunciators CHECKBrakes RELEASERotate 70 KIASClimb Speed 82 KIAS until obstacles

clearedWing Flaps RETRACT after 90 KIAS

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CRUISE CLIMB

Ice Protection AS REQUIREDPitot/Static heat ON when OAT is below 4CAirspeed 115-125 KIASPropeller 1600-1900 RPMTorque SET

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB

Ice Protection AS REQUIREDPitot/Static heat ON when OAT is below 4CAirspeed 107 KIAS as sea level to

101 KIAS at 10,000 feet to 91 KIAS at 20,000 feet

Propeller 1900 RPMTorque 1865 FT-LBS MAXIMUM

CRUISE

Ice Protection AS REQUIREDPitot/Static heat ON when OAT is below 4CPropeller 1600-1900 RPMPower SET

DESCENT

Ice Protection AS REQUIREDPitot/Static heat ON when OAT is below 4CAltimeter SETGPS/NAV Switch SETPower AS REQUIRED

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BEFORE LANDING

Fuel Tank Selectors ALLFuel Condition Lever HIGH IDLEPropeller Control Lever MAX (full forward)Autopilot OFFWing Flaps AS DESIRED

NORMAL LANDING

Airspeed 95-110 KIAS (Flaps UP)Wing Flaps AS DESIRED Airspeed 75-85 (Flaps FULL

DOWN)Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRSTPower Lever BETA rangeBrakes AS REQUIRED

SHORT FIELD LANDING

Wing Flaps FULL DOWNAirspeed 78 KIASPower Lever REDUCE to IDLETouchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRSTPower Lever BETA rangeBrakes APPLY HEAVILYWing Flaps RETRACT

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AFTER LANDING

Wing Flaps UPIce Protection OFFStrobe Lights OFFLanding and Taxi Lights AS REQUIREDFuel Condition Lever LOW IDLE

SHUTDOWN

Parking Brake SETAvionics Switches OFFFuel Boost Switch OFFPower Lever IDLEPropeller Control Lever FEATHERFuel Condition Lever CUTOFFLighting Switches OFFBattery Switch OFFFuel 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 TestersDavid MacdonaldRob KovnerDaniel Sallee

Non Pilot TesterJan Schreiber

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