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, a service ceiling of 25,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Cessna 408
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 80
- Active
- 74
- Origin
- United States
2 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 408 | — | 8,600 kg | 386 nm | — | 19 |
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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Cessna 408 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 408 fleet — updated daily.
2 yearsmedian age
Of the 66 registered Cessna 408 with a known build year (83% of the 80 we track), the median age is 2 years.
8changed registration in 12 months
8 of the 80 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.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 21
- Tracked flights
- 92
- Tracked flight hours
- 377
- Share of fleet flying
- 26%
21 Cessna 408 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (26% of the registered fleet), across 92 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna 408 manuals & documents
7 documents for the Cessna 408 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins · Model Guide · V Speeds Reference · Type Certificate. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
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
Maintenance Manual
Service Bulletins
V Speeds Reference
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What is the range of the Cessna 408?
The Cessna 408 has a maximum range of 386 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 408 carry?
The Cessna 408 seats up to 2 across its 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 80 registered Cessna 408 airframes worldwide.
Registered 408 aircraft
Individual 408 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N643MC· 2026
- N781FX· 2026
- N785FX· 2026
- N782FX· 2026
- N784FX· 2026
- N409TL· 2026
- N451CC· 2026
- PS-ENE· 2026
- N786FX· 2026
- N974LA· 2026
- N408SM· 2026
- N426SP· 2026
- N783FX· 2026
- N787FX· 2026
- N673SM· 2026
- N149CA· 2026
- C-FWZM· 2025
- C-FWZE· 2025
- C-FWZR· 2025
- N408TA· 2025
- C-FWZG· 2025
- N408TL· 2025
- N975LA· 2025
- N780FX· 2025