Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Specifications
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan · Specifications
Overview
This document provides detailed specifications for the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, a high-wing, single-engine aircraft known for its reliability and versatility in various flying conditions. It is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A engine, which is recognized for its performance and safety. The Caravan is equipped for instrument flying, featuring dual flight controls, a weather radar, and full de-icing capabilities. The specifications include dimensions, weight limits, performance metrics, and fuel capacities, making it a valuable reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The document also highlights the aircraft's suitability for survey missions, including provisions for additional equipment and sensors.
- Crew capacity: 2 pilots, 1 optional operator.
- Power plant: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A, 675 shp.
- Wingspan: 52 ft 1 in (16.11 m).
- Maximum take-off weight: 9,062 lb (4,110 kg).
- Maximum range: 1,450 nm (2,685 km) at cruise speed of 155 kt (287 km/h).
- Usable fuel capacity: 519 US gal (2,011 l).
- Service ceiling: 25,000 ft (7,620 m).
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Specifications
- Range (nm)
- 1,450
- Engine (hp)
- 675
- Height (ft)
- 15
- Length (ft)
- 41
- Propeller
- three-blade
- Wingspan (ft)
- 52
- Engine model
- PT6A-114A
- Max speed (kt)
- 155
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 155
- Empty weight (lb)
- 4,237
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 519
- Rate of climb (fpm)
- 975
- Service ceiling (ft)
- 25,000
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 9,062
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph)
- 50
- Landing distance (ft)
- 2,500
- Stall speed landing (kt)
- 61
V-speeds
- VS1
- 61
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 4,825
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 4,237
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 9,062
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Crew Capacity
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan can accommodate 2 pilots and optionally 1 operator.
Power Plant
The aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A engine, delivering 675 shp. The engine has an overhaul interval of 4,600 hours. It features a three-blade, fully-feathering, constant-speed, reversible propeller with an overhaul interval of 4,000 hours or 10 years.
Dimensions
The Cessna 208B has a wingspan of 52 ft 1 in (16.11 m), an exterior length of 41 ft 7 in (12.68 m), and an exterior height of 15 ft 5.5 in (4.72 m). The interior usable length is 15 ft 10 in (4.83 m), width is 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m), and height is 4 ft 6 in (1.37 m).
Weights
The empty weight of the aircraft is 4,237 lb (1,926 kg), and the maximum take-off weight is 9,062 lb (4,110 kg).
Performance
At a standard day and maximum take-off weight, the Cessna 208B has a maximum range of 1,450 nautical miles (2,685 km) and a cruise speed of 155 knots (287 km/h). The stall airspeed in landing configuration is 61 knots (113 km/h), and the service ceiling is 25,000 ft (7,620 m).
Fuel Capacity
The usable fuel capacity with the survey tank is 519 US gallons (2,011 liters). The aircraft can use Jet A, A-1, B, JP-1, 4, 5, or 8 aviation fuels.
Full document text
G E O P H Y S I C A L S U R V E Y A I R C R A F T C CESSNA ESSNA 208B G 208B GRAN D RAN D C CARAVAN ARAVAN Registration C-GSGW C-GSGY C-GSGZ C-GSGL C-GSGV C-GSGU C-GSGJ C-GSGA Serial # 208B0646 208B0600 208B0493 208B0783 208B0524 208B0747 208B1187 208B1228 The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is an all metal, high wing, single-engine aircraft powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A engine. This engine drives a constant speed, fully feathering, reversible propeller. The aircraft has fixed gear, extendable flaps and manually adjustable trim tabs on the primary controls for the roll and pitch axis and full rudder trim for the yaw axes. The aircraft is equipped with full de-icing equipment and sufficient avionics for instrument flying including a flight control system and weather radar. Supplementary fuel can be added for transoceanic flight. The Caravan is certified for IFR flights in known icing conditions. G E O P H Y S I C A L S U R V E Y I N G SGL aircraft have a rigid aluminum and composite material 3 m tail stinger designed to accommodate the magnetometer sensor. The stinger can be easily removed and the aircraft returned to its original configuration. There is a camera hole in the belly of the aircraft and provisions for other survey and navigation systems. The Cessna Grand Caravan uses the extremely reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turbine engine. These engines have recorded tens of millions of hours of flight time and with virtually no in-flight engine stoppages due to mechanical failure. Over 2,000 Caravans are in use around the world. Because the Caravan has one engine, fixed landing gear, and no single engine control speed limitations, it is considered an easy and very safe aircraft to fly. The PT6 turbine engine provides ample power for climbing over terrain, working at altitudes up to 7,000 m and can withstand frequent rapid power changes. The low stall speeds and abundant available power, mean that the Caravan is a safe and effective aircraft for surveys which require low airspeeds, drape flying over rough topography, or flights at high altitudes. w w w . s g l . c o m S A N D E R G E O P H Y S I C S + 1 6 1 3 . 5 2 1 . 9 6 2 6 survey inquiries: surveys@sgl.com general inquiries: info@sgl.com C E S S N A 2 0 8 B G R A N D C A R A V A N S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Crew Capacity: • 2 pilots, 1 operator (optional) Fuselage: • semi-monocoque Wings: • strut braced, high wing • outboard ailerons with spoiler and trim tab Tail: • conventional stabilizers • elevator and rudder with trim tabs Power Plant: • Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A, 675 shp, free-turbine gas engine, overhaul 4,600 hours • three-blade, fully-feathering, constant-speed, reversible propeller, overhaul 4,000 hours or 10 years Systems: • dual flight controls with IFR instruments and avionics • 2 axis autopilot • weather radar • full airframe and propeller de-icing Dimensions: Wing span 52 ft 1in 16.11 m Exterior length 41 ft 7 in 12.68 m Exterior height 15 ft 5.5 in 4.72 m Interior usable length 15 ft 10 in 4.83 m Interior usable width 5 ft 4 in 1.63 m Interior height 4 ft 6 in 1.37 m Usable fuel capacity (with survey tank) 519 US gal 2,011 l Weights: Empty 4,237 lb 1,926 kg Maximum take-off 9,062 lb 4,110 kg Performance (2000 ft ASL, standard day, maximum take-off weight, 1900 rpm, 1375 ft-lb tq): Range, maximum range power (plus reserve) 1,450 nm 2,685 km Cruise speed at maximum range power 155 kt 287 km/h Fuel flow at maximum range power 50 US gal/h 189 l/h Stall airspeed, landing configuration 61 kt 113 km/h Service ceiling 25,000 ft 7,620 m Minimum required runway length 2,500 ft 765 m Rate of climb 975 ft/min 297 m/min Maximum sustained climb gradient 650 ft/nm 107 m/km Type of Aviation Fuel: Jet A, A-1, B, JP-1, 4, 5, 8 Maximum Endurance: 8 hours plus 1 hour reserve at maximum range power G E O P H Y S I C A L C A P A B I L I T I E S AIRGrav, SGL airborne gravimeter Magnetic total field Tri-axial magnetic gradient Gamma-ray spectrometer, up to 63 litres (3,840 in3) of detector crystals SGMethane, methane gas sensing Additional Features: • Tail stinger, 3 m long, 21 cm in diameter, capable of housing a 5.5 kg sensor • HF radio • Video camera mount with 14 cm diameter glass covered opening in the belly of the aircraft • Two instrument racks, standard 48 cm (19 in) width • Radar altimeter, 0-3,000 m • Electrical power capacity, 28 VDC at 200 amp • Static inverters, 115 VAC - 400 Hz, 110 VAC - 60 Hz • GPS receiver and antenna plus data link for real-time corrections • Cabin fuel tank certified for a normal production flying v3.0 E X P L O R A T I O N . I N T E R P R E T A T I O N . R E S E A R C H
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