Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Zero hours since engine and propeller overhaul (both overhauled by Prime Turbines, 100 hours SMOH)
- Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140 engine, 867 hp, 4,000 TBO
- Hartzell 3-blade propeller, 100 hours since overhaul
- Garmin G1000 avionics suite with Garmin G600 autopilot, Garmin GTX-33 transponder, WAAS, LPV, ADS-B, TCAS, TAWS, and weather radar
- Bendix King radios and radar altimeter, Artex C406-N ELT
- Factory air conditioning (Freon), Aero Acoustics gross weight increase STC, Wipaire landing gear advisory system, Aero Twin extended baggage system, rudder gust lock, exhaust deflector, float kit
- 14 seats (12 passengers + 2 crew), commuter configuration, generous storage
- Factory original interior (gray leather, fireblocked), rated 7/10; factory original exterior (white with blue and yellow stripes), rated 6.5/10
- Annual inspection and IFR certification done (next due 01/2026)
- Total airframe time: 4,100 hours; total landings: 6,800
- Useful load: 3,865.4 lb; range: 800 NM
- Complete logs, one owner since new, maintained under FAR Part 91, no known damage history
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.