BSA operates with a new American turboprop Cessna Grand Caravan (C208). The plane has 9 passenger seats and payload up to 1000 kilos being ideal for freight transport and small groups visiting remote countryside destinations. The aircraft is equipped with satellite navigation system (GPS) and enhanced ground preventing warnings system for full night, winter and IFR operations.

BLUE SKY AVIATION AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

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C208B

Cessna

Grand Caravan

Pratt and Whitney Canada, Inc. Free tribune Flat Rated at 675 Shaft Horsepower


2000

278 km/hour/ 150 knot

3 000 – 5 000 m

VFR/IFR

Yes

600 m, preferably 800 m


15m

175 l / hour (300 lbs)

Maximum wind components:

           Headwind – 20 m/s
           Crosswind – 15 m/s
           Tailwind – 5 m/s

Aircraft equipment:

           De-ice equipment
           Anti-ice equipment

Navigation equipment:

           FAA approved GPS for IFR enroute navigation
           FAA approved GPS for VFR navigation
           Radar altimeter
           Stormscope
           Weather radar
           2x VOR / ILS
           ADF
           DME
           Autopilot

(CESSNA MODEL 208B)