Specifications
Aircraft Details
- 8 passenger commuter configuration with forward-facing seats
- Low flight hours (993 hours)
- Auto pilot system (Garmin GFC-700 w/ GMC-710)
- Traffic alert and advisory system (Garmin GTS-800)
- Terrain awareness warning system (Bendix/King KTA-870)
- Land/float-capable configuration with amphibious floats & float kit installation
- Air conditioning and oxygen system for crew and passengers
- Long-range communication (Honeywell KHF-1050 HF radio)
- Photography system modification
- Hartzell 3-blade propeller (993 hours)
- Garmin G1000 avionics suite with 3-tube EFIS, dual Garmin GIA-63W, dual transponders, and more
- 115 VAC outlets in cabin
- Original 2015 interior (light & dark brown, taupe) and exterior (yellow with sky blue accents)
- Additional features: cargo door steps, long chord rudder, ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, single point refueling, gear advisory system, straight exhaust & deflector, amphibian landing/laser gear position advisory system
- Maintained in Hubei, China
- No engine or airframe programs listed
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.