Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Engine: PT6A-140 Blackhawk, 867 HP, TBO 4,000 hours, 2,454 hours since new.
- Propeller: Hartzell HC-E4N-3KAY, 3 blades, 419 hours since new.
- Annual Inspection: Valid until December 2025.
- Weight Capacity: 8,360 lb gross weight increase STC.
- Landing Gear: Landplane gear included, modified from amphibious floats to straight floats.
- Avionics:
- GTX 345 ADS-B in/out transponder
- Garmin GNS 530 GPS
- King KFC-150 autopilot
- TAWS (Terrain Awareness and Warning System)
- Interior: Aero Twin seating, tan seats with black vinyl flooring.
- Exterior: Red over white color scheme with white striping.
- Additional Features:
- Cargo pod
- De-ice boot system
- LED navigation lights and strobes
- FAA Part 135 certified
- Modifications: Blackhawk XP140 upgrade, engine pre-heat heater, Aero Twin rudder lock, and other enhancements for operational versatility.
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.