Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: EASA Part 145 certified; Engine Overhaul noted.
- Engine: PT6A-114 model; TBO of 3600 hours; 6416 hours since new; 8769 total cycles; 2772 hours since overhaul; 3685 cycles since overhaul.
- Avionics:
- Bendix/King KR-87 ADF
- Garmin G1000 Avionics Package
- Garmin GIA-63 Communication and Navigation Radios
- Bendix/King KN-63 DME
- Garmin GTX-33 Transponder
- Garmin GWX-68 Weather Radar
- Bendix/King KRA-405B Radar Altimeter
- Features:
- Standard Weather Radar
- ADS-B Capable
- Flight Management System
- Terrain Awareness & Warning System
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System
- Emergency Locator Transmitter
- Interior: Configured for skydiving; seating for 8 with dual benches; parachute configuration; standard eight-seat interior not installed.
- Exterior: White with red upper cowling and red stripe detail; original exterior reported as of 06/16/2025.
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.