From The Archives: Cessna Aircraft Caravan 1

Cessna Aircraft has delivered approximately 30 of its single-turboprop Caravan 1s since receiving certification for the utility aircraft in October 1984. 

The first prototype of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114 powered aircraft flew in December, 1982. 

The base price of the Caravan 1 is $595,000, but a well-equipped aircraft will retail for $720,000.

The aircraft manufacturer based in Wichita, holds a one-year backlog on the Caravan 1, with 10 of the 30 aircraft ordered by Federal Express already delivered. 

Cessna is planning on a five-monthly production rate this year. 

See the cover and read the full issue dated August 26, 1985. 

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