Legacy PT6A-42A Blackhawk engine conversion for the Cessna 208/208B Caravan family · Single-engine turboprops · production 2013–end year not verified · See its reach on the 3D globe
A Cessna Caravan XP42A Blackhawk costs approximately $1.74m (€1.61m) to $2.08m (€1.92m) to buy at 2020 market values, and about $190k (€176k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $2,374 (€2,198) per flight hour all-in. It seats 10, cruises at 186 kt (214 mph) and has a published range of 611 nm (1,132 km), needing about 2,297 ft (700 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.
| Maximum takeoff weight | 3,969 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum operating altitude | 25,000 ft |
| Engine | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A turboprop, Blackhawk XP42 supplemental type certificate |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 10 |
| Reported payload proxy | 1,786 lb (810 kg) |
| Reported range | 611 nm (1,132 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | Not used for mission ranking |
| Cruise speed | 186 kt (214 mph) |
| Runway need | ~2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Landing gear | Fixed tricycle |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | $94k (€87k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $1,199 (€1,110) |
The Caravan XP42A Blackhawk combines 10-seat turboprop capability with about 611 NM reported range and about 186 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Indicative cash costs at 2020 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.
| Annual use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $142k (€131k) | $3,548 (€3,285) | $2.6m (€2.4m) |
| 80 h / year | $190k (€176k) | $2,373 (€2,198) | $2.84m (€2.63m) |
| 120 h / year | $238k (€220k) | $1,982 (€1,835) | $3.08m (€2.85m) |
| 180 h / year | $310k (€287k) | $1,721 (€1,593) | $3.44m (€3.18m) |
Every figure above is built from a $94k (€87k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $1,199 (€1,110) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $214k (€198k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.
Cessna Caravan XP42A Blackhawk cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.
On top of a pilot certificate, this aircraft obliges the person flying it to hold the following. Each one is time and money before the first trip, and insurers usually attach their own minimums on top.
US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.
An indicative 2020 market price for a Cessna Caravan XP42A Blackhawk is $1.74m (€1.61m) to $2.08m (€1.92m). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.
Flying 80 hours a year, a Cessna Caravan XP42A Blackhawk works out at roughly $190k (€176k) annually, which is about $2,374 (€2,198) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $1,199 (€1,110).
Reported range is 611 nm (1,132 km). PlaneFit does not yet use this figure for mission ranking on this model.
Beyond a pilot certificate, a Cessna Caravan XP42A Blackhawk requires type rating. 14 CFR 61.31(a) requires a type rating for any airplane above 12,500 lb maximum takeoff weight. Most owner-flown turboprops sit below it and the cabin-class types sit above, so this is the line that separates a checkout from a formal type course. PlaneFit does not store maximum takeoff weight, so check this type's certificated weight rather than assuming either way. These are US requirements and are stated for orientation; confirm them against the current regulation and an instructor.
Plan on approximately 2,297 ft (700 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.