Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Complied with Certificate of Airworthiness on March 19, 2014; maintained under FAR Part 91.
- Engine: PT6A-140 model; TBO of 4000 hours; engine has 733 hours since new.
- Additional Equipment: TKS anti-ice system, Hartzell prop with pitch locks, single-point refueling system, 10-port oxygen system, 300-amp/hour starter-generator, Wipaire 8750A floats.
- Avionics: Equipped with Garmin G1000 package, Garmin GFC-700 autopilot, Bendix/King KR-87 ADF, L3 FA2100 CVDR, Garmin GTX-345R transponder, Garmin GWX-68 weather radar, and various other advanced systems including TAWS and TCAS.
- Interior: Executive configuration with seating for 8; features air conditioning, custom fabric sidewalls, standard black vinyl flooring, dual built-in tables, XM satellite entertainment, and USB charging & 115-volt AC receptacles.
- Features: Equipped with Cockpit Voice Recorder and floats; standard weather radar, ADS-B capability, Flight Management System, Terrain Awareness & Warning System, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, and Emergency Locator Transmitter.
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.