Specifications
Aircraft Details
• 2023 Cessna Caravan 208B Grand EX with cargo pod
• 120 hours total time, engine PT6A-140 with 120 hours since new, TBO 4000 hours
• No airframe damage, all avionics and autopilot fully functional
• Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite with autopilot
• Garmin Class B TAWS, GTS-825 TCAS, GTX-345 transponder, GWX-75 digital weather radar
• Equipped with TKS anti-ice system, McCauley 4-blade prop, Aero Twin exhaust deflector, gust lock, oxygen system, oversized tires
• Air conditioned, 10-place executive interior rated 10/10
• Synthetic vision, ice protection, weather radar, ADS-B, FMS, TAWS, TCAS, ELT all standard or equipped
• Exterior completed in 2023: Matterhorn white, platinum pearl, and electric red pearl
• Maintained under FAR Part 91
• Aircraft was repaired after engine #4 Barron Failure; no airframe damage reported
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.