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The Cessna 208 Caravan is a high wing, braced cabin monoplane, powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop in tractor configuration. It has a fixed tricycle landing gear but can also be fitted with floats and skis, and can be operated for skydiving with the left side cargo hatch converted to a roll up door.
Designed in the early 1980s, the prototype took its first flight on 9 December, 1982 and FAA certification was granted in October 1984. The amphibious version, with Wipline Model 8000 floats, was type approved on 26 March, 1986.
The first 208 Caravan was produced in 1985. It had a PT6A-114 turboprop engine and seating for up to nine passengers. It was replaced in 1990 by the 208B Caravan 675, a higher powered aircraft thanks to the 675 shp PT6A-114A engine.
The 208A Cargomaster and the stretched 208B Super Cargomaster were designed for US freight company FedEx. The Super Cargomaster was certified on 9 October, 1986 and first flew in 1986. It features a greater payload capacity, including an under fuselage cargo pannier, and no cabin windows.
The 208B Grand Caravan first flew in 1990 and is a stretched variant powered by the same PT6A-114A engines. The 11 seater aircraft was certified on 13 December, 1989
December 2012 saw the FAA grant certification for the upgraded 208B Grand Caravan EX with its more powerful 867 shp engine.
On 28 May, 2020 an all electric powered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan made its maiden flight from Moses Lake runway in Washington, US. Power was generated by a 750 hp Magnix Magni500.
Includes 208 Caravan I and 208A Cargomaster, and stretched 208B Grand Caravan, Grand Caravan EX and Super Cargomaster
| World fleet | Charter fleet | Typical pax | Cabin volume | Cruise | Range | Years | |
| Cessna 208 | 505 | 134 | 9 | 257 cu ft | 157 kts | 865 nm | 1985 - current |
| Cessna 208B | 1469 | 582 | 9 | 339 cu ft | 174 kts | 965 nm | 1986 - 2013 |
| Cessna 208B EX | 757 | 306 | 9 | 339 cu ft | 156 kts | 494 nm | 2012 - current |
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| 02/11/2023 | EASA: 10062872. Installation of Garmin GFC 600 Automatic Flight Control System. Rev. 6 amends the FAA Approved Model List. Rev. 7 adds the King Air models to the Approved Model List (AML).
Piper PA31-310, Piper PA31-350, CJ/CJ1, Beechcraft 58P, Piper PA31-325, Cessna 208B, Piper PA46-350P, Beechcraft C90A, Beechcraft 58, Cessna 421, Cessna 340A, Beechcraft C90, Cessna 425, Beechcraft C90B, Cessna 414A, Beechcraft 58TC, Beechcraft F90, Cessna 421C, Cessna 414, Pilatus PC-12/45, Cessna 310R, Cessna 441, Pilatus PC-12/41, Cessna 208, Cessna 340, Beechcraft 200, Beechcraft E90, TBM700C2, TBM700A, TBM700B, TBM700C1, TBM850, Beechcraft C90GT, Beechcraft C90GTi, Beechcraft F90-1, Beechcraft C90-1, Beechcraft C90SE, Piper PA46 Malibu JetPROP, Piper PA46-500TP Meridian, Pilatus PC-12/47, Piper PA46 Malibu, Beechcraft B200 STC holder: Garmin International |
| 25/09/2023 | EASA: 10063088. Installation of a Pratt & Whitney flight data acquisition, storage and transmission system (FAST).
Cessna 208B, Cessna 208 |
| 06/06/2023 | EASA: 10082101. Installation of Metal Innovations Inc. C-208B Cargo Pod Alteration.
Cessna 208B STC holder: Metal Innovations |
| 13/03/2023 | EASA: 10045488. Installation of parachute kit consisting of: manual roller door, handholds and cabin benches.
Cessna 208B, Cessna 208 STC holder: airplus |
| 23/02/2023 | EASA: 10031342. 208B ferry fuel tank installation – Rev 3. Rev 2: Introduces a 300 gallon ferry tank and electrical connection of auxiliary fuel pump to existing 28 VDC auxiliary power outlet. Rev 3: Administrative corrections to STC limitations.
Cessna 208B STC holder: ACC Columbia Jet Service |
| 12/12/2022 | EASA: 10080863. Installation of research equipment for atmospheric analysis in the aircraft cabin. The equipment consists of an VOC analyzer ionicon PTR-TOF 6000X2 with CHARON extension module, vacuum generation unit ACP15 with sound enclosure kit SEK15, DC 28V to AC 230V converter, and mounting racks.
Cessna 208B, Cessna 208 STC holder: Air Team |
| 02/11/2022 | EASA: 10062054. Installation of high strength replacement wheel bolt hardware. Revision 1 is an administrative re-issuance following a name change.
Cessna 208B, Cessna 208 STC holder: Airforms |
| 02/11/2022 | EASA: 10062053. Nose gear torque link modification and installation of oversize pins and bolts. Revision 1 is an administrative re-issuance following a name change.
Cessna 208B, Cessna 208 STC holder: Airforms |
| 29/09/2022 | EASA: 10033267. The modification consists of removal of the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114/114A engine to install a Honeywell TPE331-12JR engine and Hartzell propeller, identified below, along with associated installation components in accordance with Supervan Master Data List SSL-MDL-208-400.
Cessna 208B, Cessna 208 |
| 01/06/2022 | EASA: 10079396. Cessna 208B cabin layout 4 passengers.
Cessna 208B |
| 31/01/2022 | EASA: 10060536. Leica ALS Installation on C208B equipped with EASA STC 10015027. Rev. 1 Transfer to ACC Columbia Jet Service GmbH.
Cessna 208B STC holder: ACC Columbia Jet Service |
| 26/01/2022 | EASA: LBA SA 0094. 208, 208B Parachute Kit. Revision 1: Transfer from Atlas Air Service AG to Gomolzig Aircraft Services GmbH. Revision 2: Transfer from Gomolzig Aircraft Services GmbH to ACC Columbia Jet Service GmbH. Revision 3: Typo in company name.
Cessna 208B, Cessna 208 STC holder: ACC Columbia Jet Service |
| 19/01/2022 | EASA: EASA.A.S.03334. Installation of dual camera hatches C208-812000 with sliding doors and mission power supply installation of single camera hatch C208-812100 with sliding door and mission power supply.
Cessna 208B, Cessna 208 STC holder: ACC Columbia Jet Service |
| August 25, 2024 | Four Grand Caravans join the Federal Police ranks |
| August 19, 2024 | Garmin tech helps avoid runway incursions |
| August 6, 2024 | Texas DPS selects Metro Gulf for Cessna outfit |
| July 25, 2024 | Hartzell Yukon prop receives STC for Wipaire Caravan upgrade |
| July 22, 2024 | Caravan flight deck to feature more cockpit advancements |
| July 13, 2024 | FAA approves Avcon for Caravan mission modifications |
| June 13, 2024 | Asta commits to Surf Air electric powertrains |
| June 11, 2024 | EASA approves more power for Cessna 208 with five-blade prop |
| April 12, 2024 | Caravan family soars past 25 million flight hours |
| March 26, 2024 | Auric to source electric powertrains from Surf Air |
| March 12, 2024 | Florida conservation organisation receives mission-equipped fleet additions |
| March 11, 2024 | Smart settles on fleet for growth in Indonesia |
| February 27, 2024 | Hartzell service centre doubles warranty length |
| February 26, 2024 | Ampaire conducts hybrid electric ground test with pure SAF |
| February 20, 2024 | Ikhasas puts amphibious Caravan on Malaysian tourism duties |
| February 2, 2024 | Four Caravans will take on police missions in Brazil |
| January 23, 2024 | Z.Boskovic to electrify charter ops with Surf Air powertrains |
| January 23, 2024 | MEHAIR orders hydrogen-electric engines for Caravans |
| January 22, 2024 | TAM adds power and safety to Caravan engine |
| January 8, 2024 | Kenyan Caravan operators source electric powertrains |
| December 11, 2023 | Reliable Robotics flies Caravan with no one onboard |
| November 30, 2023 | Azul Conecta to incorporate electric powertrains into Caravans |
| October 16, 2023 | Blackhawk celebrates 150 Caravan engine upgrades |
| October 16, 2023 | Red Sea Global launches Saudi Arabia’s first seaplane company |
| October 9, 2023 | Amphibious operator signs zero-emissions partnership with Monte |
| September 28, 2023 | Surf Air lines up first 20 of large Grand Caravan EX order |
| September 16, 2023 | Second aircraft increases Air Serv’s humanitarian support in South Sudan |
| August 21, 2023 | Caravan aerodynamics improved with Raisbeck dual aft body strakes |
| August 4, 2023 | Wipaire and Hartzell eagerly await FAA Yukon approval |
| August 4, 2023 | Latest Garmin avionics will be fitted to 2024 Caravan |
| July 31, 2023 | Contracts aplenty for California's CNC Technologies |
| July 1, 2023 | Azul and Reliable Robotics roll out automation in Brazil |
| June 30, 2023 | Yurok Tribe acquires aerial survey and mapping missions capability |
| June 26, 2023 | ZeroAvia finalises engine purchase agreement with Monte |
| May 19, 2023 | Rock to provide a solid sales base for Raisbeck |
| March 24, 2023 | Cargo pod change on Cessna 208B gains FAA tick |
| February 1, 2023 | Ampaire to supply eco upgrade kits to Brazilian airline |
| January 16, 2023 | Grand Caravan Ex joins Azul Conecta fleet in Brazil |
| December 28, 2022 | Fledgling operator selects Cessnas for Mexico |
| December 15, 2022 | NASA awards Ampaire for hybrid powerplant research |
| December 1, 2022 | $9m ARPA-E award will help Ampaire SCALEUP |
| November 22, 2022 | Ampaire flies first hybrid-electric regional aircraft |
| October 31, 2022 | Monte places 50 hybrid-electric Caravan order with Ampaire |
| October 25, 2022 | Aerodynamic upgrades and maintenance support grow Ampaire stable |
| October 24, 2022 | Cessna Caravan will join Florida's FWC aviation unit |
| October 20, 2022 | Dovetail commuter conversion to be powered by Mobius |
| October 18, 2022 | Pro Star delivers fifth special mission Caravan |
| October 17, 2022 | ZeroAvia develops powertrain for Grand Caravan |
| October 13, 2022 | Financing sets SAM on course for hybrid fleet development |
| September 21, 2022 | EP Systems will supply batteries for Ampaire's Eco Caravan |
| September 19, 2022 | Improved pod design boosts Caravan cargo efficiency |
| September 12, 2022 | Astral's sub-Saharan cargo delivery gets Reliable boost |
| September 4, 2022 | Worthington introduces Flex LT utility seats for Caravans on a mission |
| August 29, 2022 | Reliable Robotics achieves certification milestone as FAA accepts its G-1 issue paper |
| August 18, 2022 | Maya Island Air to retrofit with zero emission propulsion |
| August 16, 2022 | Uganda welcomes Caravan simulator training addition |
| August 2, 2022 | Monte to finance fleet propulsion conversions |
| August 2, 2022 | CNC completes law enforcement Caravan deliveries |
| August 1, 2022 | ZeroAvia will develop green transport for Red Sea tourism |
| July 28, 2022 | Ampaire EEL flies longest hybrid-electric mission |
| July 23, 2022 | WingTips places landmark order for Eco Caravans |
| July 4, 2022 | Grand Caravan will strengthen M&N’s relief and passenger offering |
| June 16, 2022 | Powertrain deal brings H-electric thrust to Monte turboprop lease offer |
| June 13, 2022 | Wipaire engages Premiair as international installer |
| May 25, 2022 | Surf Air makes moves in hybrid-electric commercialisation |
| April 28, 2022 | Ampaire powers up hybrid electric Caravan |
| April 11, 2022 | FAA approves Raisbeck STC for EPIC Caravan drag reduction |
| March 21, 2022 | Texas gains high-tech Caravan for law enforcement |
| February 1, 2022 | ACS takes Christmas to Kowanyama |
| January 10, 2022 | Aztec Airways expands fleet, again |
| January 9, 2022 | Avcon Caravan sensor platform gains FAA STC approval |
| December 16, 2021 | PWI receives FAA PMA certification for LED ice light |
| November 18, 2021 | Flapper charges ahead to electrify Brazilian Caravans |
| October 22, 2021 | Xwing signs up with Textron to push autonomous flight forward |
| October 13, 2021 | PC-12 now covered by Blackhawk upgrade STC |
| October 13, 2021 | PWI brings LED to a host of business twins |
| October 11, 2021 | Redding turns to Raisbeck for EPIC Caravans |
| October 1, 2021 | Caravan EX addition increases Azul Conecta's fleet |
| July 23, 2021 | Surf Air sides with Textron to ride the electric wave |
| June 21, 2021 | Caravan drag reduction system advances towards certification |
| June 2, 2021 | MagniX EPUs to power Lima's Blade-branded Caravans |
| May 21, 2021 | Supervan customers can choose composite or aluminium props |
| May 3, 2021 | Textron rewards two decades of Leggat service with ASR |
| March 1, 2021 | GAMA's annual report reveals which types are on top |
| January 28, 2021 | Sundt stays afloat by working on amphibious Caravan |
| January 18, 2021 | Coco pledges to revitalise tourism in the Bahamas |
| December 14, 2020 | Innovators put heads together for electric Caravan |
| September 12, 2020 | Reliable Robotics debuts dependable autonomous aircraft |
| September 8, 2020 | Textron aircraft owners can take advantage of SAF |
| August 24, 2020 | Xwing comes to the fore with autonomous Grand Caravan |
| August 16, 2020 | Two Grand Caravan EX set to serve in Rwanda |
| June 2, 2020 | magniX and AeroTEC give flight to green eCaravan |
| May 1, 2020 | Tony Kunde joins Soljets sales |
| April 12, 2020 | Air Serv brings humanitarian Caravan to Bangui |
| March 23, 2020 | IAS expands capability with second Grand Caravan |
| March 12, 2020 | magniX earmarked as innovation leader by Fast Company |
| November 5, 2019 | Cape Air opts for StandardAero Caravan support |
| October 7, 2019 | South Aero adds Cessna's 500th Grand Caravan EX |
| September 21, 2019 | Textron to be a service fulfiller in Manila |
| August 23, 2019 | Air Serv continues Sudanese relief efforts |
| July 30, 2019 | Blackhawk signs long-term PT6A supply agreement |
| July 29, 2019 | Caravan rigging videos filmed by Tropic Air |
| June 29, 2019 | TXi turbine monitoring and analysis extends to SETs |
| June 24, 2019 | Retrofit pioneers plan all-electric Caravan |
| June 1, 2019 | Air Serv maintains relief efforts in Mozambique |
| April 2, 2019 | MAF is on a mission in Mozambique |
| January 21, 2019 | Air Serv brings in further Caravan to support South Sudan humanitarian efforts |
| January 21, 2019 | Aviofun clients will have fun with incoming Caravan |
| December 17, 2018 | Caravans to feature enhanced flight deck capabilities |
| November 19, 2018 | MT-Propeller receives STC for five-blades on Cessna 208s |
| November 16, 2018 | Garmin GFC 600 autopilot approved for cargo Caravans |
| October 16, 2018 | Simulator options added for Blackhawk-upgraded aircraft |
| September 27, 2018 | Grand Caravan ushers in safari flights for Aquarius Aviation |
| September 3, 2018 | Air Serv continues Ebola fightback in perilous DRC |
| August 28, 2018 | Latest quiet props certified for Caravans in Brazil |
| July 12, 2018 | Bavaria's newest charter business aims to carry cruise ship customers by Caravan |
| July 6, 2018 | Air Serv comes to the aid of Sudanese drought and conflict victims |
| May 31, 2018 | Air Serv responds to Ebola crisis with Caravan loan |
| May 3, 2018 | Skydive ENPC first to receive XP140 upgrade |
| March 29, 2018 | Parachute school increases ceiling with XP140 Caravan |
| March 8, 2018 | Waves completes first French flight from Guernsey |
| February 8, 2018 | Waves' TCO approval enables UK and Europe charter |
| November 17, 2017 | Mack Air takes ten Caravans for services to Botswana safari lodges |
| August 16, 2017 | Air Serv relocates Caravan to aid DRC crisis |
| August 1, 2017 | Owner/pilots: flying your own aircraft is good for the soul |
| August 1, 2017 | Blackhawk upgrade enables longer range Caravan safaris |
| June 22, 2017 | UAG boosts activities at remote African airfields |
| May 25, 2017 | Waves Technologies selects Grand Caravan EX for Channel isles air taxi |
| May 4, 2017 | Abyssinian takes sixth Caravan |
| March 8, 2017 | GAMA hails commercial SET-IMC ops rules in Europe |
| December 1, 2016 | Airkenya Express is first to receive overhauled PT6A-140 |
| April 5, 2016 | Single engine IFR ops to be shot in the arm for the industry, says BBGA panel |
| March 8, 2016 | Upgrade reduces strain on Fly Safari Caravans |
| March 8, 2016 | APA enhances skydiving with upgrade |
| February 4, 2016 | ExecuJet furthers expansion in Africa by adding CL850 and Supervan |
| October 21, 2015 | 'Out with the old' as Tanzanair rejuvenates Caravan fleet |
| August 5, 2015 | Textron selects McCauley for Grand Caravan EX and Baron props |
| August 4, 2015 | Cessna Caravan receives cockpit upgrade from MC2 |
| April 3, 2014 | Me & my aircraft; Single engine turboprops: SETs are safe, versatile and economically viable: time for full scale commercial acceptance? |
| November 7, 2013 | Pilot recreates historic flight with Phoenix on her tail |
| June 11, 2013 | Modified Caravan takes the heat of Dubai in its stride |
| May 13, 2013 | DAC Aviation's six new Caravans will go 'where few others dare' |
| April 17, 2013 | Oil find prompts Phoenix to add Caravans |
| November 13, 2012 | Ross Group brings Blackhawk for the Caravan to Kenya |
| August 2, 2012 | Turboprop operator grows into specialist leasing |
| June 11, 2012 | Ferry experts sign up for Caravan engine upgrade |
| March 12, 2012 | Me & My Aircraft: Single turbines score highly for reliability and value with owners throughout Europe |
| September 1, 2011 | Seawings flies Caravan tours over Venice |
| August 3, 2011 | Caravans in demand in Italy |
| Textron Aviation to display industry-leading aircraft at LABACE | 02/08/2024 |
