Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II weight and balance & performance calculator
The Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II is a twin turboprop with retractable gear. BriefingPal has 1 model of the Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II on file – F406 Caravan II – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* F406 Caravan II, MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II weight, CG and takeoff distance
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F406 Caravan II | 1986– | 4,246 kg (9,360 lb) | 2,354 kg (5,190 lb) | 475 US gal (1,798 L) | 181 kg (400 lb) | 448 kg (988 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F406 Caravan II | 645 m (2,120 ft) | 805 m (2,640 ft) | 755 m (2,490 ft) | 405 m (1,330 ft) |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the F406 Caravan II needs about 1,110 m (3,650 ft) to clear 50 ft – 39 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F406 Caravan II | 1,850 fpm | 4 min / 5.6 US gal | 227 kt | 93.3 US gal/h (353 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table. Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: 5 seat rows, baggage area 1, baggage area 2, baggage area 3, baggage area 4, baggage area 5, baggage area 6, fuel. Maximum baggage: 181 kg (400 lb). Demonstrated crosswind: 20 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 112 KIAS. Service ceiling: 30,000 ft. Fuel: Jet A-1.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II →
How to calculate Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II weight and balance
- Choose the Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan IIType the registration or pick Cessna → Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II?
F406 Caravan II: 4,246 kg (9,360 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II carry?
F406 Caravan II: 475 US gal (1,798 L).
What is the useful load of the Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: F406 Caravan II: 448 kg (988 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II takeoff distance?
F406 Caravan II at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 645 m (2,120 ft), over 50 ft about 805 m (2,640 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 1,110 m (3,650 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
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