CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN C208B PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Grand Caravan Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
 

To... Press...
Display/hide main panel SHIFT+1
Display/hide radios SHIFT+2
Display/hide GPS SHIFT+3
Display/hide engine controls SHIFT+4
Display/hide engine gauges SHIFT+5
Display/hide fuel selector SHIFT+6
Display/hide electrical panel SHIFT+7
Display/hide compass SHIFT+8

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Switches OFF
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector BOTH
[ ] Emergency Power Lever NORMAL
[ ] Power Lever
 		 IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
 		 MAX (fully forward)
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever
 		 CUTOFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Shutoff ON (push in)
[ ] Battery Switch ON
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 UP
(press F2 as necessary)
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
   
[ ] Battery Switch ON
[ ] Emergency Power Lever NORMAL (full aft) position
[ ] Propeller Area CLEAR
[ ] Fuel Boost Switch ON
[ ] "AUX FUEL PUMP ON" Annunciator

 		 ON
(press SHIFT+5 to display annunciator panel)
[ ] "FUEL PRESS LOW" Annunciator

 		 OFF
(press SHIFT+5 to display annunciator panel)
[ ] No Fuel Flow CONFIRM
[ ] Starter Switch

 		 START
(click switch and hold until engine starts)
[ ] "IGNITION ON" Annunciator

 		 CHECK ON
(press SHIFT+5 to display annunciator panel)
[ ] Engine Oil Pressure CHECK for indication
[ ] Ng STABLE (12% minimum)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 LOW IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Flow CHECK for 80 to 110 pph
[ ] ITT MONITOR (1,090 degrees C max)
[ ] Ng 52% MINIMUM
[ ] Starter Switch
 		 OFF (check "STARTER ENERGIZED"
annunciator OFF)
[ ] Engine Instruments CHECK
[ ] Generator
 		 CHECK "GENERATOR OFF" annunciator OFF
[ ] Fuel Boost Switch
 		 NORM (check "AUX FUEL PUMP ON"
annunciator OFF)
[ ] Avionics Master Switch ON
[ ] Navigation Lights and Flashing Beacon ON as required
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Radios
 		 AS REQUIRED
(press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
   
TAXIING  
   
[ ] Brakes CHECK
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Fuel Boost Switch RECHECK NORM
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector RECHECK BOTH
[ ] Fuel Quantity RECHECK
[ ] Fuel Shutoff RECHECK FULLY ON
[ ] Elevator Trim Controls

 		 SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or
Num Pad 7 as necessary)
[ ] Aileron Trim Controls

 		 SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 4 or
Num Pad 6 as necessary)
[ ] Rudder Trim Controls

 		 SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 0 or
Num Pad ENTER as necessary)
[ ] Power Lever
 		 400 FT-LBS
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] "VOLTAGE LOW" annunciator CHECK OFF
[ ] Inertial Separator CHECK
[ ] Engine Instruments CHECK
[ ] Overspeed Governor
 		 CHECK
(stabilized at 1750 +/- 60 RPM)
[ ] Power Lever
 		 IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 		 ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
[ ] Avionics
 		 CHECK and SET
(press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
[ ] GPS/NAV Switch SET
[ ] Strobe Lights AS REQUIRED
[ ] Annunciators EXTINGUISHED or considered
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 SET at 20 degrees
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Brakes
 		 RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 HIGH IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 20 degrees
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Power
 		 SET FOR TAKEOFF (1900 RPM)
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Annunciators CHECK
[ ] Rotate 70-75 KIAS
[ ] Climb Speed 85-95 KIAS
[ ] Wing Flaps

 		 RETRACT to 10 degrees after reaching 85 KIAS and 0 degrees after reaching 95 KIAS
   
EN ROUTE CLIMB  
   
CRUISE CLIMB  
[ ] Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 		 ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Airspeed 110-120 KIAS
[ ] Propeller

 		 1600-1900 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Torque AS DESIRED
   
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB  
[ ] Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 		 ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Airspeed
 
 		 104 KIAS (sea level to 10,000 feet MSL)
87 KIAS (20,000 feet MSL)
[ ] Propeller

 		 1900 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Torque AS DESIRED (1865 FT-LBS MAXIMUM)
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 		 ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Propeller

 		 1600-1900 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Power
 		 AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
[ ] Fuel Selector BOTH
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 HIGH IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
 		 MAX (full forward)
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Autopilot OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps



 		 AS DESIRED
0-10 degrees <175 KIAS
10-20 degrees <150 KIAS
20-30 degrees <125 KIAS
(press F7 as necessary)
   
NORMAL LANDING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 FULL DOWN
(press F7 until DOWN)
[ ] Airspeed 75-85 KIAS
[ ] Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
[ ] Power Lever
 		 BETA range after TOUCHDOWN
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Brakes
 		 AS REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
SHORT FIELD LANDING
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 FULL DOWN
(press F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 78 KIAS
[ ] Power Lever

 		 REDUCE to IDLE after clearing obstacles
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
[ ] Power Lever
 		 BETA range after TOUCHDOWN
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Brakes

 		 APPLY HEAVILY while holding elevator control full aft
(press PERIOD key)
[ ] Wing Flaps

 		 RETRACT for maximum brake effectiveness at light weights
(press F6 as necessary)
   
BALKED LANDING (GO-AROUND)
   
[ ] Power Lever
 
 		 ADVANCE for takeoff power (1900 RPM)
(press F3 as necessary)
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 RETRACT to 20 degrees
(press F6 as necessary)
[ ] Climb Speed
 		 80 KIAS MINIMUM until obstacles are cleared
[ ] Wing Flaps

 		 RETRACT after reaching safe altitude and airspeed
(press F6 as necessary)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 UP
(press F6 as necessary until UP)
[ ] Ice Protection Equipment OFF
[ ] Strobe Lights OFF
[ ] Landing and Taxi Lights AS REQUIRED
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 LOW IDLE when clear of the runway
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
SHUTDOWN AND SECURING AIRPLANE
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Avionics Switches OFF
[ ] Fuel Boost Switch OFF
[ ] Power Lever
 		 IDLE
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] ITT
 		 STABILIZED at minimum temperature for one minute
[ ] Propeller Control Lever

 		 FEATHER
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 CUTOFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Lighting Switches OFF
[ ] Battery Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector LEFT OFF or RIGHT OFF

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.