Specifications
AI Description
- Model: CESSNA 208B GRAND CARAVAN EX
- Condition: Used
- Special Mission Surveillance Equipped
- Owned/Operated by a State Government Agency since new
- Infrared surveillance capabilities
- New 4-blade McCauley propeller installed
- Oasis 8-place Executive interior in excellent condition
- 2021 exterior paint in Matterhorn White with Gun Gray, Aristo Blue, and Granite striping
- TKS ice protection system
- Cargo pod equipped
- No damage history
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140, 1,540 hours since new, TBO of 4,000 hours
- Avionics: Garmin G1000, ADS-B equipped, Synthetic Vision Technology, Traffic Collision Avoidance System
- Additional equipment includes law enforcement tools, video recording systems, and synthetic aperture radar
- Aft lavatory configuration
- Seating: 8, including six captain chairs and a two-place forward-facing bench seat
- Excellent condition reported as of June 25, 2025
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine turboprop optimized for utility work where runway access, payload, and dispatch reliability matter more than cruise speed. The EX variant pairs the stretched Caravan airframe with a higher-power Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140, supporting strong takeoff and climb performance in hot/high and heavy-load operations. It is commonly configured for commuter, charter, cargo, and mixed-use flying, and it is widely adapted for roles such as skydiving, air ambulance, surveillance, and remote logistics.
Mission Fit
This model fits operators who prioritize access and payload over speed. It is well-suited to multiple legs per day with quick loading, and to networks where runway length or surface limits other aircraft. It is less aligned with missions that consistently demand higher cruise speeds, pressurization, or twin-engine capability due to company policy or operating environment.
Cabin
Cabin experience depends heavily on interior choice: the aircraft can be set up for high-density commuter seating, executive-style seating, cargo, or quick-change combinations. The large cargo door and relatively boxy cross-section support practical loading and cabin flexibility. Expect a utilitarian cabin environment with more propeller and airflow noise than pressurized turbine aircraft, and comfort that varies with soundproofing, seat selection, and environmental-control options.