CESSNA 208 Caravan Price and Operating Costs
Specifications
The CESSNA 208 Caravan, production in 1985-2019, requires a one man crew and can be configured in 9 seats. Maximum operating altitude of 30,000′, a optimal cruise speed of 175 knots/201 MPH, and a 317 NM/365 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA 208 Caravan has a 2,003′ runway length (or runway plus clearway and/or stopway) and 1,915′ actual landing distance required. Cabin specifications: 04’06” cabin high, 05’04” cabin wide, and 12’09” cabin long. Maximum luggage capacity of 32.00 ft^3; 32.00 ft^3 being internal and N/A ft^3 being external.
Pricing
Average price for used aircraft CESSNA 208 Caravan is $2,164,550.00. A $1,082,275.00 loan over 10 years including $4509.48 per month in interest equates to a $54,269.29 per-month payment. Based on 450 hours a year and fuel cost at $4.25 per-gallon, the CESSNA 208 Caravan has total variable costs of $264,712.50, total fixed costs of $138,904.00, and hypothetical summary cost of $403,616.50. How much does it cost to fly: $896.93 per hour.
Maximal total range:
317 NM / 365 SM
Cruise speed:
175 knots / 201 MPH
Average price:
$2,164,550.00
Number of passengers:
9 people
CESSNA 208 Caravan |
Flying 450 Hours per Year | Flying 450 Hours per Year + 200 Charter Hours |
| Owner-operated hours | 450 | 450 |
| Charter-operated hours | – | 200 |
| Fuel Cost per-gallon | $4.25 | $4.25 |
| Fixed operation and maintenance cost | $138,904.00 | $-40,446.00 |
| Variable operation and maintenance cost | $264,712.50 | $264,712.50 |
| How much does a helicopter cost per year | $403,616.50 | $224,266.50 |
| Cost per hour | $896.93 | $498.37 |