Specifications
AI Description
- 8 passenger capacity with leather, reclining, fireproof seats
- Multi-mission capabilities: passenger transport and medevac
- Suitable for IFR and VFR operations
- Equipped with autopilot and automatic flight control system (AFCS)
- Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS/TAWS)
- Weather radar, cockpit voice recorder (CVR), and emergency locator transmitter (ELT)
- Wipaire Wipline 8750 amphibious floats
- Total airframe hours: 6,950; total cycles: 12,690
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A
- Engine hours since new: 4,449; cycles since new: 7,607
- Avionics include:
- 2 VHF transceivers (King KX-165)
- Garmin GTX330 transponder (Mode C or S)
- Garmin GNS 530 GPS
- Weather radar (ART-2000)
- Additional equipment: first aid kit, fire extinguisher, satellite tracking system, underwater locator beacon, medical evacuation kit, life jackets (13), life raft (1)
- Exterior: overall white with grey, blue, and black stripes
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.