Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintenance: FAR Part 91; CESCOM (Cessna Computerized) tracking; Blackhawk XP140 upgrade completed on 11/08/2018.
- Engine: PT6A-140 model; TBO of 3600 hours.
- Avionics:
- ADF: King KR-87
- Autopilot: King KFC-150 IFCS
- Communication Radios: Dual King KX-165
- DME: King KN-63
- Flight Director: King KFC-150 IFCS
- GPS: King KLN-89B
- Navigation Radios: Dual King KX-165
- Radar Altimeter: King KRA-10A
- Stormscope: BFGoodrich WX-1000
- TCAS: BFGoodrich Skywatch SKY-497
- Transponder: King KT-71
- Weather Radar: Bendix RDR-2000
- Interior: Executive configuration; Blue leather; Seating for 6 (four AMP captains seats, 2-place bench); Cargo divider provisions, dual tables.
- Exterior: White with dark blue, blue & light blue stripes; Matterhorn white with dark metallic blue accents.
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna 208 Caravan is a single-engine turboprop designed around simple dispatch, large cargo volume, and the ability to operate from short and unimproved runways. It is commonly configured for commuter passenger service, freight, mixed-use “combi” layouts, and special-mission roles where low-speed handling and practical loading access matter more than cruise speed.
Mission Fit
The Caravan fits missions where operators need a dependable platform to move people or cargo into and out of small airports, gravel strips, or constrained runways. It is most efficient when sectors are relatively short and the value is in payload flexibility and runway access rather than speed.
Cabin
Cabin experience is utilitarian and mission-driven. Typical passenger interiors emphasize easy entry, durable materials, and straightforward seating rather than a quiet, pressurized environment. The large rectangular cabin cross-section and wide cargo door support fast loading and flexible layouts, including passenger seating, cargo pallets, or mixed configurations depending on the aircraft’s STC and interior kit.