208 — Cessna Aircraft Company 208
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 430
- Active
- 256
- Origin
- US
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C208 C208 | — | 3,900 kg | 940 nm | 184 kt | 14 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS A37CE · 13 · issued 2008-03-21
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A37CE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 208 manuals & documents
37 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 208 — Airworthiness Directives · Performance Data · V Speeds Reference · Weight And Balance · Avionics Manual · Supplemental Type Certificate · Service Bulletins · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This service manual provides detailed instructions for the maintenance and continued airworthiness of Wipline model 8750 amphibious floats installed on the Cessna 208 and 208B Grand Caravan. It is intended for both aircraft owners and maintenance professionals, offering comprehensive information on servicing requirements, technical data, and recommended practices. The manual emphasizes the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the longevity and safety of the float system. It includes specific guidelines for cleaning, corrosion prevention, and troubleshooting, as well as installation instructions for the float system and associated components.
- The model 8750 floats have a maximum buoyancy of 8741 pounds at 100% capacity.
- Regular maintenance checks should be performed every 25 hours of operation.
- Hydraulic fluid levels must be checked and serviced according to the placard specifications.
- Corrosion prevention is critical, especially after operations in saltwater environments.
- The floats contain sixteen watertight compartments for enhanced safety and buoyancy.
Airworthiness Directives
Performance Data
Weight And Balance
Supplemental Type Certificate
Service Bulletins
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- service manual - Wipaire202292 pages· 4.5 MB· via wipaire.com
- Type Certificate Data Sheet No. A37CE201712 pages· 110 KB· via paracleteaviation.com
- 2016 Feb SD Caravan 208-0580 Rev.D.indd201629 pages· 530 KB· via tadistributors.com
- SERVICE MANUAL and INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS for the WIPAIRE MODEL 8750 AMPHIBIOUS/SEAPLANE FLOAT ON THE CESSNA MODEL 208/208B CARAVAN2015104 pages· 4.4 MB· via www.wipaire.com
- SUPPLEMENT REVISION200756 pages· 511 KB· via www.martinaire.com
Checklist
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
- YUKON 208 PROPELLER INSTALLATION GUIDE | Wipaire202475 pages· 20.6 MB· via www.wipaire.com
- 2022-2023 Catalog - McFarlane Aviation2022500 pages· 52.0 MB· via media.mcfarlaneaviation.com
- Aero Twin, Inc. Rudder Gust Lock Kit No. AT-RL-100110 pages· 690 KB· via www.aerotwin.com
- Cessna Caravan 208/208B Aircraft Parts Catalog10 pages· 1.6 MB· via aircraftsupply.com
Specifications
Other Documents
- Collision with terrain involving Cessna 208 Caravan, VH-WTY - ATSB202032 pages· 2.9 MB· via www.atsb.gov.au
- Engine failure and forced landing involving Cessna 208B, VH-LNH202046 pages· 2.2 MB· via www.atsb.gov.au
- Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook2016114 pages· 14.2 MB· via www.faa.gov
- Certification Specifications and Acceptable Means of Compliance for Normal, Utility, Aerobatic, and Commuter Category Aeroplanes CS-23 Amendment 42015409 pages· 8.9 MB· via www.easa.europa.eu
- FLIGHT TEST GUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF PART 23 AIRPLANES2011265 pages· 15.3 MB· via www.faa.gov
- AAIB Bulletin: 2/200920097 pages· 777 KB· via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- Engine Failure, Lake Burbury, Tasmania, 5 February 2006 VH-KLP Cessna Aircraft Company 208200769 pages· 3.5 MB· via www.atsb.gov.au
- Investigators Urge Restrictions on Cessna 208 Icing Operations20066 pages· 133 KB· via flightsafety.org
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Registered 208 aircraft
Individual 208 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- PSTER2024
- PSAJD2023
- PSFHM2022
- PSMLS2022
- PSCJC2022
- PPFSL2021
- PRGPZ2019
- PSRTF2016
- PSSTZ2016
- PSKRM2016
- N569LG2015
- N208MW2015
- N675JZ2015
- N707WF2014
- C-FRHM2014
- PTPBC2014
- N561HM2014
- N893TC2014
- N956TX2014
- PRMFN2014
- C-GIGO2013
- C-FNVR2013
- N555DG2013
- N728EB2013
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 208 are there?
430 Cessna Aircraft Company 208 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 256 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 208?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 208 has a range of about 940 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 208?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 208 cruises at around 184 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 208's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 208 has a maximum take-off weight of 3,900 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 208 have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 208 is typically configured for up to 14 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 208?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 208 uses ICAO type designator C208.
Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 208 type certified?
Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 208 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.