The Cessna 208 (ICAO type C208) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 3,900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 940 nm, a cruise speed of 184 knots, a service ceiling of 27,000 ft and seating for up to 14 across its variants.

Cessna 208

C208

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MTOW

3,900 kg

Range

940 nm

Seats

208

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Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 2,618
Active: 2,575
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Market

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Marketplace

102 for sale right now

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Cessna Caravan 208B Grand

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$3,500,000Listed 1w ago

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2025 Cessna Caravan 208B Grand

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$2,995,000Listed 2w ago

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
208 208	—	3,900 kg	940 nm	184 kt	14
208A 208A	—	3,900 kg	940 nm	184 kt	14
208B 208B	—	3,900 kg	940 nm	184 kt	14

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A37CE · Rev 13 · issued 2008-03-21

Category: Normal
MTOW: 3,320 kg
Seats: 1 crew · 10 passengers
Fuel: 1,268 L
Ceiling: 30,000 ft

Approved fuelJET AJET A-1JET BJP-1JP-4JP-5JP-8

Engine

Pratt & Whitney of Canada Ltd., PT6A-114 Turbo Prop or PT6A-114A Turbo Prop

Certification basis

FAR Part 23 effective February 1, 1965, Amendments 23-1 through 23-28; FAR Part 36 effective December 1, 1969, Amendments 36-1 through 36-12; SFAR 27 effective February 1, 1974, Am…

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Cessna 208 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 208 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

22 yearsmedian age

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Of the 1,525 registered Cessna 208 with a known build year (58% of the 2,618 we track), the median age is 22 years.

Registration activity

76changed registration in 12 months

76 of the 2,618 registered Cessna 208 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 76 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 418
Tracked flights: 5,523
Tracked flight hours: 12,007
Share of fleet flying: 16%

418 Cessna 208 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (16% of the registered fleet), across 5,523 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

102Cessna 208 listed for sale

$4Kmedian $2.2M$3.5M

Asking prices from $4K to $3.5M, typically $1.6M–$2.5M — based on 78 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Cessna 208 manuals & documents

50 documents for the Cessna 208 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Weight & Balance · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Performance Data · V Speeds Reference · Service Manual · Avionics Manual · Type Certificate · Supplemental Type Certificate · Airworthiness Directives. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

service manual - Wipaire · 2022

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.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Systems Description

Parts Catalog

Service Bulletins

Weight & Balance

Specifications

Caravan EX Specs - Axiom Aviation
201710 pages · 34.5 MB · via www.axiomav.com
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Model Guide

Performance Data

Type Certificate

Supplemental Type Certificate

Airworthiness Directives

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208 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Cessna 208?

The Cessna 208 has a maximum range of 940 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Cessna 208 carry?

The Cessna 208 seats up to 14 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cessna 208?

The Cessna 208's maximum take-off weight is 3,900 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 208?

The Cessna 208's ICAO type designator is C208.

How many Cessna 208 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 2,618 registered Cessna 208 airframes worldwide.

Registered 208 aircraft

Individual 208 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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