Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Aircraft located in Bogotá, Colombia
- Airframe total time: 2,457 hours, 2,024 landings
- Engine: PT6A-140, 2,457 hours since new, 4,000-hour TBO, on PowerAdvantage program
- Propeller: 2,355 hours since new
- Garmin G1000 avionics suite with dual Garmin GIA-63W, GRS-77 AHRS, GMC-710 autopilot, GTX-33 Mode S transponder, KN-63 DME, KR-87 ADF, TAWS-B, GTS-825 TAS, GWX-70 weather radar, PA system, Artex C406N ELT
- TKS ice protection system
- Freon air conditioning in cabin
- Cargo pod with exhaust deflector
- 300-amp starter generator
- Oversized 29” tires
- 17-port oxygen system
- 10-place commuter club interior in Canyon club styling with Canyon vinyl seating and speakers
- Overall Matterhorn white exterior with silver cargo pod and silver & black stripes, teflon coating
- Maintained under FAR Part 91, on ProPropeller airframe maintenance program
- ADS-B Out, WAAS, Garmin SafeTaxi, Garmin FliteCharts, Garmin Relative Terrain/Obstacles
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.