CESSNA 208B Grand Caravan/Cargo Pod Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The CESSNA 208B Grand Caravan/Cargo Pod, manufactured from 1990-2013, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 9 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 25,000', a normal cruise speed of 182 KTS/210 MPH, and a 453 NM/522 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA 208B Grand Caravan/Cargo Pod has a 2,437' balanced field length and 2,004' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'06" high, 05'04" wide, and 16'09" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 144.00 ft^3; 32.00 ft^3 being internal and 112.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned CESSNA 208B Grand Caravan/Cargo Pod is $1,444,600.00. A $722,300.00 loan over 120 months including $3009.58 per month in interest equates to a $36,218.80 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $6.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the CESSNA 208B Grand Caravan/Cargo Pod has total variable costs of $331,650.00, total fixed costs of $184,204.00, and an annual budget of $515,854.00. This breaks down to $1,146.34 per hour.