CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN C-208B
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan · Emergency Procedures
Overview
This document provides emergency procedures specifically for the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. It is intended for pilots operating this aircraft and outlines critical actions to take in various emergency situations. The procedures cover engine failures, fires, icing conditions, and fuel malfunctions, ensuring that pilots have a clear reference to manage emergencies effectively. Each procedure includes specific airspeeds, lever positions, and other critical actions to enhance safety during flight operations.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 8750 lbs
- Vmo: 175 KIAS
- Engine failure after takeoff: maintain 85 KIAS with flaps 20
- In-flight electrical fire: battery switch OFF, activate fire extinguisher
- Fuel condition lever cut off during engine fire on ground.
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Originally published by www.dgac.gob.cl. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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Operating Limitations
This section outlines the operating limitations for the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, including maximum speeds (Vmo, Va, Vfe), weights for takeoff, landing, and ramp, as well as starter limitations with battery and external power. Key speeds include Vmo at 175 KIAS, maximum takeoff weight at 8750 lbs, and maximum landing weight at 8500 lbs.
Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll
In the event of an engine failure during takeoff roll, pilots should move the power lever to the beta range and apply brakes immediately.
Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff
If an engine failure occurs immediately after takeoff, maintain an airspeed of 85 KIAS with flaps set to 20 degrees.
Engine Fire During Start on Ground
If the red engine fire annunciator is on, the fuel condition lever should be set to cut off, the fuel boost switch turned off, and the starter switch engaged to motor the engine.
Electrical Fire in Flight
In case of an electrical fire in flight, turn off the battery switch, trip and release the generator switch, and activate the fire extinguisher.
Safety notes
- Always monitor engine parameters during flight to detect anomalies early.
- In case of engine failure, follow the emergency procedures promptly to ensure safety.
Full document text
DEPARTAMENTO “SEGURIDAD OPERACIONAL” SUBDEPARTAMENTO “LICENCIAS” “CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN C-208B” “CC–CFM” A. OPERATING LIMITATIONS 1.- LIMITATIONS SPEED (KIAS) 3.- WEIGHT (LBS.) Vmo 175 Maximum TAKE-OFF 8750 Va 8.750 Lbs. 148 Maximum Ramp 8785 Va 7.500 Lbs. 137 Maximum Landing 8500 Va 6.250 Lbs. 125 Va 5.000 Lbs. 112 4.- STARTER LIMITATIONS WITH BATTERY Vfe 10º 175 30 SEC ON 60 SEC OFF Vfe 20º 150 30 SEC ON 60 SEC OFF Vfe 30º 125 30 SEC ON 30 SEC OFF Max. window open 175 Vy 104 5.- STARTER LIMITATIONS WITH EXTERNAL POWER Vx 72 20 SEC ON 120 SEC OFF Vs 63 20 SEC ON 120 SEC OFF Vso 50 20 SEC ON 120 MIN OFF Max. Glide 8.750 Lbs. 95-97 Max. Cross Wind 20 2.- FUEL (LBS) Type to Use JET A, JET A-1, JET B, JP-1, JP-4, JP-5 JP-8. AV. GAS. Usable Capacity 2224 Unbalance 200 2 B. EMERGENCIES PROCEDURES 1. ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL Power Lever BETA RANGE Brakes APPLY 2. ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF Airspeed 85 KIAS WITH FLAP 20 3. ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT Airspeed 95 KIAS Power lever IDLE Propeller control lever FEATHER Fuel condition lever CUT OFF 4. ENGINE FLAMEOUT DURING FLIGHT If gas generator speed (Ng) is above 50% a. Power Lever IDLE b. Ignition Switch ON If gas generator speed (Ng) is below 50% a. Fuel Condition Lever CUT OFF 3 5. ENGINE FIRE DURING START ON GROUND (Red ENGINE FIRE Annunciator On or Off) Fuel Condition Lever CUT OFF Fuel Boost Switch OFF Starter Switch MOTOR 6. CABIN FIRE DURING GROUND OPERATIONS Power Lever IDLE Brakes AS REQUIRED Propeller Control Lever FEATHER Fuel Condition Lever CUT OFF Battery Switch OFF Airplane EVACUATE 7. WING FIRE Pitot/Static Heat Switch OFF Stall Heat Switch OFF Strobe Light Switch OFF Navigation Light Switch OFF Landing and Taxi Light Switches OFF Radar OFF Ventilation Fans OFF 4 8. ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT (Red ENGINE FIRE Annunciator On or Off) Power Lever IDLE Propeller Control Lever FEATHER Fuel Condition Lever CUT OFF Fuel Shutoff OFF Cabin Heat Firewall Shutoff Control PULL OFF 9. ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT AND/OR CABIN FIRE Battery Switch OFF Generator Switch TRIP AND RELEASE Standby Power Switch OFF Vents CLOSE (TO AVOID DRAFTS) Bleed Air Heat Switch OFF Fire Extinguisher ACTIVATE 10. INADVERTENT ICING CONDITION Ignition Switch ON Inertial Separator BY PASS Pitot/Static Heat Switch ON Stall Warning Heat Switch ON Windshield Anti-Ice Switch AUTO Prop Anti-Ice Switch AUTO 5 If Above 20.000 Feet: Airspeed 160 KIAS OR BELOW Altitud DESCENT TO 20000 OR BELOW AS SOON AS PRACTICAL Turn Back Or Change Altitude 11. FUEL CONTROL UNIT MALFUNCTION IN THE PNEUMATIC OR GOVERNOR SECTIONS (Engine Power Falls Back To Idle) Power Lever IDLE Emergency Power Lever AS REQUIRED (mantain 65 Ng minimum during flight) 12. FUEL FLOW INTERRUPTION TO FUEL RESERVOIR (Red RESERVOIR FUEL LOW Annunciator ON) Fuel Tank Selectors LEFT ON, RIGHT ON Ignition Switch ON Fuel Boost Switch ON 13. FUEL TANK SELECTOR OFF DURING ENGINE START (Red FUEL SELECT OFF Annunciator and Both Fuel Selector Warning Horn Activated) Left And Right Fuel Tank Selectors ON 6 14. FUEL LEVEL LOW WITH SINGLE TANK SELECTED (Red FUEL SELECT OFF and Amber LEFT or RIGHT FUEL LOW Annunciator On and Fuel Selector Warning Horn Activated) Left And Right Fuel Tank Selectors ON
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