Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Highly equipped amphibious Cessna Caravan EX with fresh annual inspection in progress
• Nearly 3,000 lb useful load on amphibious floats
• Yukon 4-blade carbon composite propeller with nickel leading edge, installed less than 50 hours ago, improves takeoff and climb performance by nearly 30%
• G2 single point refueling
• Avionics: Garmin G1000 NXi suite, GFC 700 autopilot, Garmin color weather radar, SVT, TAWS-B, XM WX/Radio, Flight Stream 510
• Enhanced safety: active traffic advisory, G2 Wipaire laser gear advisory system
• Dual Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B In/Out transponders, radar altimeter, DME, ADF, marine radio, SAT data link
• Wipline 8750 amphibious floats, 9187 lb gross weight increase, extended baggage (Aero Twin)
• Factory air conditioning, 300 amp starter/generator, 17 port oxygen
• Modernized 8-place Canyon interior with extended baggage, high contrast beige/black with white stitching, black seatbelts, dual articulating beige leather pilot/co-pilot seats, quick clean vinyl floor
• Custom exterior paint: Matterhorn White with bright blue metallic and Concorde blue striping
• PT6A-140 engine, 867 HP, 2075 hours TT, 268 hours SHSI by Covington
• Sold with fresh annual inspection
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.