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CESSNA 208B GRAND CARAVAN EX(2016)

Specifications

Year2016
Serial Number208B5295
RegistrationC-FJBM
Total Hours624
LocationUNITED STATES - MN
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

WIPAIRE

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Aircraft Details

  • Amphibious aircraft equipped with Wipaire 8750A floats and Wipaire Laser Gear Advisory System
  • Privately owned, professionally flown, and maintained to a high standard
  • 624 hours total time since new on airframe and engine (PT6A-140)
  • 186 hours since new on Hartzell Yukon composite propeller (model HC-E4N-3KTVY)
  • Garmin G1000 avionics suite with GFC-700 autopilot, GDU-1050A EFIS, GTX-345R transponder, GWX-70 weather radar, ADS-B In/Out, Sirius XM, dual GRS-77 AHRS, and more
  • Additional avionics: Bendix/King KR-87 ADF, L3 FA2100 CVR, King KN-63 DME, Bendix/King KHF-1050 HF radio, Honeywell KRA-405B radar altimeter, Garmin Class B TAWS, Bendix/King KTA-870 TCAS
  • 8 seats including 2 crew, Savanna group seating, vinyl sidewall and flooring
  • Matterhorn white exterior with black and silver accent striping
  • Wipaire single point fueling system, Wipaire Yukon composite propeller, Wipaire propeller pitch latches
  • Landplane gear (main and nose gear, wheels, brakes, fairings) included, new in 2025
  • Features: 4-place intercom PA system, 17-port oxygen system, air conditioning
  • 10-year airframe inspection completed June 2025, turnkey condition, ready for immediate service

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.