Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Located in Hubei, China
• 993 total airframe and engine hours since new
• 8-passenger commuter configuration with eight forward-facing seats
• Garmin G1000 avionics suite with multiple advanced systems (TCAS, TAWS Class B, ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, XM Weather)
• Equipped for both land and float operations (8750 Amphibious Floats & Struts, Float Kit Installation)
• Air conditioning and crew + passenger oxygen system
• Photography system modification installed
• Hartzell HC-B3TN-3AF propeller
• Single Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140 engine (993 hours, 480 cycles, 3,500 hr TBO)
• Additional features: cargo door steps, steering bungee bracket, long chord rudder, firewall boiler plate, gear advisory system, single point refueling
• Original 2015 interior (light & dark brown, taupe) and exterior (yellow with sky blue accents)
• 115 VAC outlets for connectivity and entertainment
• Installed STCs for amphibian/seaplane floats, rudder gust lock, and gear position advisory system
• Maintenance tracking to be confirmed
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.