CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod, manufactured from 1985-2019, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 9 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 30,000', a normal cruise speed of 175 KTS/201 MPH, and a 1,028 NM/1,183 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod has a 2,203' balanced field length and 1,915' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'06" high, 05'04" wide, and 12'09" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 116.00 ft^3; 32.00 ft^3 being internal and 84.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod is $1,525,000.00. A $762,500.00 loan over 120 months including $3177.08 per month in interest equates to a $38,234.58 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $7.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the CESSNA 208 Caravan/Cargo Pod has total variable costs of $348,300.00, total fixed costs of $179,823.00, and an annual budget of $528,123.00. This breaks down to $1,173.61 per hour.