1997 Cessna 208
Single Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
UK Aviation Sales Ltd is pleased to exclusively offer N208UP, a 1997 Cessna 208B Supervan 900 currently in parachute configuration. The aircraft has been FAA Approved and upgraded with a Honeywell TPE331-12JR engine installed in accordance with Supervan Systems Ltd, STC SA10841SC. This Supervan 900 Conversion will allow the aircraft to take-off shorter, climb quicker, cruise faster for the same fuel burn, or cruise farther for the same speed. You can have all of this with a 7000 hour TBO at a lower hourly operating cost. The conversion includes the following components: New Honeywell TPE331-12JR engine New Hartzell HC-E4N-5KL four-blade, reversible, full-feathering propeller New engine mount New starter generator New engine instruments New engine cowlings New Teledyne 7639-30LT sealed batteries New oil cooler New electronic generator control unit New electronic alternator control unit New electrical junction box and modified electrical system New hardware and misc. components The HC-E4N-5KL propeller with JNC10904 blades is approved for installation on the Cessna 208B Super Van 900 Airframe Total Time 18,368 Total Landings 38,595 Engine 1 Engine 1 Time 2,103 SMOH Engine 1 TBO 7,000 Engine 1 Notes Engine TSN: 2103 hrs. (7000 Hr TBO) Engine Cycles: 3014 Engine Installation: 02 Feb 2018 Honeywell TPE331-12JR-704TT S/n: P123219C Props Prop Notes Prop TSN: 1710 hrs (OH 23 Jan 2024) Hartzell HC-E4N-5KL/JNC 10904 four-blade Avionics Avionics/Radios Garmin GTN750 Nav/Com/GPS King KX165 Nav/Com Garmin GTX 330 Transponder King KMA 24H Audio Panel King Autopilot KAP150 Autopilot Additional Equipment Additional Equipment Full Parachute Configuration with Exterior Step and handrail Inspection Status Inspection Status Annual Due: Dec 2026 This aircraft is ready for inspection at anytime.
Engine
Engine 1 Time: 2,103 SMOH Engine 1 TBO: 7,000 Engine 1 Notes: Engine TSN: 2103 hrs. (7000 Hr TBO) Engine Cycles: 3014 Engine Installation: 02 Feb 2018 Honeywell TPE331-12JR-704TT S/n: P123219C Prop Notes: Prop TSN: 1710 hrs (OH 23 Jan 2024) Hartzell HC-E4N-5KL/JNC 10904 four-blade
Propeller
Propeller installed in accordance with Supervan Systems Ltd STC SA10841SC. Date Of Last Overhaul: February 2024
Interior
Configured for Skydive Operation - 5/10: Rear Bench Seats Roller Shutter Rear Door Interior & Exterior Handrails and Steps Jump Lighting
Exterior
White Paintwork - 6/10
Inspection
Date Of Last Inspection: August 2024 Maintenance Status Records Available Upon Request.
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About This Cessna 208
This 1997 Cessna 208 (N208UP) is a 10-seat single engine turboprop with 18,422 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 208 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,395,000 to $3,300,000.
The 208 cruises at 170 kts (315 km/h) with a range of 1,070 nm (1,982 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 50 GPH (189 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $275/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $700/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $120,000. With 18,422 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 208 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
SAL INC TRUSTEE
Registration Address
WILMINGTON, DE
Certificate Issued
2011-03-25
Airworthiness
2009-10-26
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
London, United Kingdom
GB
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N208UP.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 208
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
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View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 208
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING TAKEOFF THE ELEVATOR CONTROL WAS LOCKED IN A SLIGHT CLIMB POSITION. ALSO ON TAKEOFF, THE ELECTRIC ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM LOCKED IN A TAKEOFF POSITION AND WAS UNRESPONSIVE IN ELECTRIC OR MANUAL MODES UNTIL WELL AFTER LANDING. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAF...
FLT 7692/PDX: LEFT BRAKE SEIZED UP ON TAXI OFF RUNWAY. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THE WHEEL HALF BOLT ON THE LT MAIN WHEEL BROKEN. REPLACED THE L/H MAIN WHEEL ASSY. AND L/H BRAKE ASSY. OPS CHECK GOOD.
ALTERNATOR FAILURE AFTER START. STANDBY POWER ON CONTINUOUSLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED ATANDBY ALTERNATOR AND BELT.
AFTER TAKING OFF FROM HRO TO FLY TO DFW MY SELF FO NOTICED THE PIC SIDE HEADING COORDINATOR WAS SWINGING ERRATICALLY AND THE RED HEADING FLAG WAS DISPLAYED. AFTER TALKING IT OVER WITH HIM WE MADE THE DECISION TO TURN AROUND TO GO BACK TO HRO SINCE WE...
RIGHT FUSELAGE STRUT FITTINGS FAILED SID 53-20-07-250. LIFT STRUT FITTINGS. REMOVED FLOOR PANELS 2611127-18, 2611127-22 AND PULLY BRACKET 2612112-2 REMOVED FOR ACCESS. CAP ASSEMBLY 2611011-66 RIVETS REMOVED TO OUTBOARD SEAT RAIL FOR ACCESS. REMOVED L...
AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN IN-FLIGHT COMMUNICATION MALFUNCTION. THE AIRCRAFT’S COMMUNICATION SYSTEM BECAME STUCK IN THE TRANSMITTING (TX) POSITION, PREVENTING THE CREW FROM RECEIVING ANY TRANSMISSIONS AND EFFECTIVELY BLOCKING THE ACTIVE FREQUENCY. TROUB...
REPOSITION FLIGHT 201, PHX-SMF: AIR TURNBACK FULL RIGHT RUDDER TRIM AND ADDITIONAL RIGHT RUDDER REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT FLIGHT. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO PHX. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: MAINTENANCE INSPECTED RUDDER TRIM RIGGING...
THIS IS REPO FLIGHT FROM HNL TO OGG. ABOUT 5 MINUTE AFTER TAKEOFF FROM HNL, OIL PRESSURE INDICATION DROP DOWN YELLOW AND CONTINUE DOWN. I DECIDED TO TURN BACK TO HNL. DURING DECENT TO THE AIRPORT OIL PRESSURE COMPLETELY DOWN TO RED. ALL THE WAY OIL T...
I TOOK FLIGHT CONTROLS TO TRY TRIMMING OUT THE AILERON TRIM MORE THOROUGHLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I ROLLED IT LEFT, IT PUSHED BACK AND WENT BACK TO THE RT. THIS TIME IT WAS FAR LEFT OF CENTER, AND HAD TO HOLD THE YOKE TO THE RT IN ORDER TO KEEP THE WINGS LE...
FLIGHT 4701 ENROUTE: GEG-PSC DURING FLIGHT, THE PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (G600), LEFT SIDE, FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE GDU 620 DISPLAY UNIT. OPS CHECK GOOD.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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