Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; no damage history.
- Engine: PT6A-140 model; TBO of 4000 hours; 265 hours since new.
- Additional Equipment: Cargo pod; 4-blade propeller; 200-amp/hour starter-generator; 24-volt/38-amp/hour lead battery; LED lights.
- Avionics:
- Dual Garmin GRS-79 AHRS
- Garmin GFC-700 Autopilot and Flight Director
- Garmin G1000 NXi Avionics Package
- Dual Garmin GIA-63W Communication and Navigation Radios
- Garmin GDU-1050 3-tube EFIS
- Garmin Class B TAWS
- Garmin GTS-825 TCAS
- Dual Garmin GTX-33X and GTX-345R Transponders
- Garmin GWX-70 Weather Radar
- Features: Equipped with Synthetic Vision System; standard Weather Radar, ADS-B capability, Flight Management System, Terrain Awareness & Warning System, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, and Emergency Locator Transmitter.
- Interior: Executive configuration; 6 passengers; forward-facing seats with aft 2-place divan.
- Exterior: Gray with upper and lower blue and white accent stripes.
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.