2017 Cessna 208 for sale

2017 Cessna 208

Single Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$2,450,000
Location Scottsdale, AZ
Total Time 1,385 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,350 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 20800602
Reg # N949F
Engine PRATT & WHITNEY PT-6A-114
Cruise 170 kts (315 km/h)
ICAO Type C208
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 10 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin G1000 NXi Avionics Suite GFC700 Autopilot Garmin GWX 70 with 4 Color Digital Weather Radar Garmin GTS825 Traffic Advisory System Garmin TAWS-B Synthetic Vision Surface Watch XM Weather/Radio ADS-B Out/In Artex 406-N ELT TKS Anti-Ice Protection (FIKI) Air Conditioning Oxygen (13 Port) 300 AMP Starter/generator 29" Tires Aero Twin Rudder Gust Lock

Description

Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Flight Rules: Instrument Flight Rules Annual Due April 2027 Hangared in Monroe, LA (KMLU) for Airframe Log | Engine Log for Propeller Log | Weight & Balance Additional Equipment: TKS Anti-Ice Protection (FIKI) Air Conditioning Oxygen (13 Port) 300 AMP Starter/Generator 29" Tires Aero Twin Rudder Gust Lock Interior: Number of Seats: 8 Interior Condition: Executive Interior by Capital Aviation with LAV Tan Leather and Coordinating Carpet Side Panels Interior Year: 2017 Exterior: Exterior Condition: Overall Matterhorn White with Silver Pearl, Platinum Pearl, and Sable Pearl Stripes Paint Year: 2017

Engine

1350 SNEW Pratt Whitney PT6A-114A 675 SHP 50 SPOH McCauley 3-Blade with Prop Heat

Propeller

100 SPOH McCauley 3 Bladed Hot Prop

Interior

Number of Seats: 8 Interior Condition: Executive Interior by Capital Aviation with LAV Tan Leather and Coordinating Carpet Side Panels Interior Year: 2017

Exterior

Overall Matterhorn White with Silver Pearl, Platinum Pearl, and Sable Pearl Stripes Interior: Executive Interior by Capital Aviation with LAV Tan leather and Coordinating Carpet Side Panels

Inspection

Annual Due April 2027 Always Hangared / No Damage / Complete Logs Hangared in Scottsdale, AZ (KSDL) Specifications Subject to Buyer Verification

Modifications / STCs

TKS Anti-Ice Protection (FIKI)

Air Conditioning

Oxygen (13 Port)

300 AMP Starter/generator

29" Tires

Aero Twin Rudder Gust Lock

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Southwest Aero
trade-a-plane.com
$2,450,000
$2,395,000
Listing Source
aso.com
$2,450,000
$2,395,000
Southwest Aero
aircraftdealer.com
$2,450,000
$2,395,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$2,450,000
Southwest Aero
controller.com
$2,450,000
$2,395,000
Southwest Aero
aviationtrader.com.au
$2,469,539
Southwest Aero
controlleremea.co.uk
$2,433,092 *
GBP £1,810,683
Southwest Aero
aircraftforsale.com
$2,450,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 208

This 2017 Cessna 208 (N949F) is a 10-seat single engine turboprop with 1,385 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. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $2,450,000.

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 1,385 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,115 hours remaining to engine TBO .

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (MACKIN AVIATION LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,385 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Check 10 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $750 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 208 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
170 kts (315 km/h)
Max Speed
184 kts (341 km/h)
Range
1,070 nm (1,982 km)
Ceiling
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Max Weight
8,000 lbs (3,629 kg)
Useful Load
3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
Horsepower
675 HP
Fuel Capacity
335 gal (1268 L)
Fuel Burn
50 GPH (189 L/h)
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 208

Fuel Burn
50.0 GPH
~$325/hr
Variable Cost
$700/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$120,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$400,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 208. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

MACKIN AVIATION LLC

Registration Address

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Certificate Issued

2025-05-02

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Scottsdale, AZ

Seller reported 239 more aircraft in Arizona →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N949F.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 208

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2008-26-10 2010-11-16

Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes

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2009-15-05 2009-07-27

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes

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2009-05-12 2009-04-15

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes

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2008-13-06 2008-07-30

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes

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2008-10-02 2008-05-12

Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes

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2007-10-15 2007-06-21

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes

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2006-06-06 2006-03-24

The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes

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2006-01-11 R 2006-02-22

The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes

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2006-01-11 2006-02-22

The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes

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2005-07-01 2005-03-29

the Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes

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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.

Flight Controls LOCKED
2026-02-17

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...

Landing Gear BROKEN
2026-02-12

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.

Electrical Power INOPERATIVE
2026-02-12

ALTERNATOR FAILURE AFTER START. STANDBY POWER ON CONTINUOUSLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED ATANDBY ALTERNATOR AND BELT.

Navigation FAULTED
2026-01-30

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...

Fuselage CORRODED
2026-01-27

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...

Communications FAULTED
2026-01-20

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...

Flight Controls FAULTED
2026-01-14

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...

Oil FAILED
2026-01-10

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...

Flight Controls ABNORMAL
2025-12-14

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...

Navigation FAILED
2025-12-12

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.

Price History

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