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What a Cessna 208 Caravan costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 23 Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Cessna 208 Caravan cost?

There are 23 Cessna 208 Caravan listings on PlaneFox right now, 8 of them priced. They ask between EUR 500,000 and EUR 3,870,000, with a median of EUR 1,940,000.

How far can a Cessna 208 Caravan fly?

A Cessna 208 Caravan flies about 1,070 nm, roughly 1,982 km, which is about 5 h 45 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Cessna 208 Caravan cost to own?

A Cessna 208 Caravan costs about EUR 31,120 a month to own and fly: EUR 16,775 to run it, plus EUR 14,345 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 1,937,317. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 955 for every flight hour.

More questions about the Cessna 208 Caravan

How much does a Cessna 208 Caravan cost?
The median asking price for a Cessna 208 Caravan on PlaneFox is EUR 1,940,000, measured across the Cessna 208 Caravan listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 500,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 3,870,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.
What is the price range for a used Cessna 208 Caravan?
Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 500,000 to EUR 3,870,000, with a median asking price of EUR 1,940,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.
How many Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 23 Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Cessna 208 Caravan for sale?
Every Cessna 208 Caravan PlaneFox can see is on this page — 23 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in United Kingdom (3), followed by Netherlands (1), Austria (1), Brazil (1) and United States (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Cessna 208 Caravan in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Cessna 208 Caravan?
On a used Cessna 208 Caravan, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Cessna 208 Caravan

Aircraft overview

The Cessna 208 Caravan is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft built by Cessna, now part of Textron Aviation. The model first flew in 1982 and entered production in 1984, with production continuing in updated form. It was developed as a rugged, fixed-gear aircraft for passenger, cargo, government, parachute, medevac and remote-area operations. The Cessna 208 Caravan matters in the used market because it combines turbine reliability, simple systems and strong short-field capability in an airframe that is widely supported worldwide.

Performance & specifications

The standard Cessna 208 Caravan is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop, with later aircraft commonly using the PT6A-114A rated at 675 shp. Typical cruise performance is around 180 knots, depending on configuration, weight and external cargo pod fit. Published maximum range is about 1,000 nautical miles in appropriate conditions. Maximum operating altitude is 25,000 feet. Useful load is commonly around 3,000 lb, varying by equipment, modifications and aircraft history. The high wing, large flaps, fixed tricycle landing gear and broad operating envelope make the aircraft suitable for unimproved strips and frequent cycle operations.

Cabin & avionics

The Caravan cabin is designed around utility rather than business-jet refinement. Passenger layouts commonly seat a pilot and up to nine passengers in commuter-style configurations, while cargo and mixed-use interiors are also common. Large doors, a flat floor and optional belly cargo pod add flexibility for operators carrying freight, baggage or mission equipment. Avionics vary significantly by year. Earlier aircraft may have analog instruments and BendixKing or Garmin retrofit equipment. Later production aircraft and upgraded examples may feature Garmin G1000 or G1000 NXi integrated flight decks. Garmin Perspective is not the typical factory suite for the Cessna 208 Caravan.

Buying & value

Prospective buyers should review engine time and trend monitoring, hot section and overhaul status, propeller life, corrosion exposure, landing gear condition, cargo door and pod installations, and any history of float, skydiving or rough-field use. Common upgrades include modern Garmin avionics, weather radar, terrain awareness, air conditioning, cargo pods, executive or commuter interiors, and performance or gross-weight related modifications where approved. The Cessna 208 Caravan usually sits below the larger 208B Grand Caravan in capacity and acquisition cost, while retaining much of the same operational appeal. Current PlaneFox used-market data shows asking prices averaging about EUR 2,020,000, with observed listings from roughly EUR 500,000 to EUR 3,880,000, depending heavily on age, engine status, avionics and mission equipment.

23 Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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