Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: FAR Part 135
- Engine Model: PT6A-114A
- Engine TBO: 4000 hours
- Avionics: Garmin G1000NXi
- Flight Rules: IFR
- TAWS: Class B
- Transponder: Garmin GTX-345
- Synthetic Vision System: Equipped
- Ice Protection: Equipped
- Weather Radar: Standard
- ADS-B Capable: Standard
- Flight Management System: Standard
- Terrain Awareness & Warning System: Standard
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System: Standard
- Emergency Locator Transmitter: Standard
- Interior Configuration: Commuter, seating for 9
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Seating: Dual reversible seats
- Flooring: Diamond plating replaced as of 12/30/2024
- Exterior: Completed in 2024
- Additional Equipment: McCauley 4-blade prop w/TKS, 300-amp starter/generator, FIKI ice protection, oxygen system, cargo pod, tie-downs, nets, barrier & anchors, 29-inch tires
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.