Specifications
AI Description
- Turnkey low time aircraft
- One owner since new
- Air conditioning
- Cargo pod
- HF radio
- Engine monitored by FAST kit
- Payload extender III installed for increased take-off weight to 9,062 lbs
- Engine model: PT6A-140
- 4-blade propeller model: 4HFR34C778/102BHA-0
- Avionics: G1000 with E-AFCS (GIA 1 & 2)
- COM/NAV/GPS: G1000
- HF radio: King KHF-1050
- Automatic direction finder: King KR 87
- Distance measuring equipment: King KN 63
- ELT: C 406-N Artex
- Transponder: Garmin GTX 345DR
- Radio altimeter: King KRA 405B
- Iridium transceiver: GSR 56
- Weather radar: Garmin GWX 75
- EGPWS: G1000 (TAWS-A)
- TCAS: G1000 (GTS 825)
- Interior: 12 passenger seats and 2 crew seats
- Exterior: Original white exterior
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.