The Cessna 408 (ICAO type C408) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 8,600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 386 nm and a service ceiling of 25,000 ft across its variants.

Cessna 408

C408

Photo via Wikipedia: Cessna 408 SkyCourier

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MTOW

8,600 kg

Range

386 nm

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408

Cessna · 408

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 78
Active: 76
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
408 408	—	8,600 kg	386 nm	—	—

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A00016WI

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A00016WI), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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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 408 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 408 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

2 yearsmedian age

20s

Of the 63 registered Cessna 408 with a known build year (81% of the 78 we track), the median age is 2 years.

Registration activity

8changed registration in 12 months

8 of the 78 registered Cessna 408 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (10% of the fleet), across 8 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 28
Tracked flights: 444
Tracked flight hours: 1,543
Share of fleet flying: 36%

28 Cessna 408 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (36% of the registered fleet), across 444 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Cessna 408 manuals & documents

7 documents for the Cessna 408 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins · V Speeds Reference · Type Certificate. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

Pilot's Operating Handbook for CESSNA SkyCourier 408 · 2022

The document is a Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the CESSNA SkyCourier 408, a twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed for high-capacity passenger and cargo operations. It provides comprehensive information on the aircraft's specifications, performance data, and operational guidelines. The SkyCourier is capable of carrying up to 19 passengers and has a maximum payload of 5,000 lb, making it suitable for various missions including passenger transport and cargo delivery. The handbook is intended for pilots and operators, offering essential details for safe and efficient aircraft operation.

Max Cruise Speed: 210 ktas
Max Payload: 5,000 lb
Takeoff Field Length: 3,660 ft
Max Operating Altitude: 25,000 ft
Cabin Width: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Max Takeoff Weight: 19,000 lb
Power Output: 1,110 shp per engine

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

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408 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Cessna 408?

The Cessna 408 has a maximum range of 386 nautical miles across variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cessna 408?

The Cessna 408's maximum take-off weight is 8,600 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 408?

The Cessna 408's ICAO type designator is C408.

How many Cessna 408 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 78 registered Cessna 408 airframes worldwide.

Registered 408 aircraft

Individual 408 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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