CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod Price and Operating Costs
Specifications
The CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod, 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 98 NM/112 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod has a 2,203′ 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 116.00 ft^3; 32.00 ft^3 being internal and 84.00 ft^3 being external.
Pricing
Average price for used aircraft CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod is $1,525,000.00. A $762,500.00 loan over 10 years including $3177.08 per month in interest equates to a $38,234.58 per-month payment. Based on 450 hours a year and fuel cost at $4.25 per-gallon, the CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod has total variable costs of $266,625.00, total fixed costs of $139,187.00, and hypothetical summary cost of $405,812.00. How much does it cost to fly: $901.80 per hour.
Maximal total range:
98 NM / 112 SM
Cruise speed:
175 knots / 201 MPH
Average price:
$1,525,000.00
Number of passengers:
9 people
CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod |
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 | $139,187.00 | $-39,313.00 |
| Variable operation and maintenance cost | $266,625.00 | $266,625.00 |
| How much does a helicopter cost per year | $405,812.00 | $227,312.00 |
| Cost per hour | $901.80 | $505.14 |