Cessna CARAVAN 208 Aircraft 2010s
2010s single-engine turboprops are the current production line — PC-12 NG (2008-2019), TBM 900/910/930/940 (with HomeSafe Autoland on 940), Piper M500/M600 with Garmin G3000. Modern avionics with synthetic vision, single-lever power control (PC-12 NG), Autoland (TBM 940, M600 SLS). The safest, most capable single-engine turboprops ever built.
10 used Cessna CARAVAN 208 aircraft for sale 2010s · 14-seat · from $2.5M · updated 17 min ago
About the Cessna CARAVAN 208
The Cessna Caravan 208 is the original member of the Caravan family — the rugged single-engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop that became the most successful single-engine utility turboprop ever built. A high-wing workhorse used worldwide for cargo, regional passenger, skydiving, float and special-mission roles, the 208 is the shorter version below the stretched 208B Grand Caravan, and remains in production today. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna Caravan and 208 listings currently on the market.
Cessna CARAVAN 208 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna CARAVAN 208 is a 14-seat single engine turboprop with a cruise speed of 175 kt (324 km/h), a range of 1,070 nm (1,982 km), and a useful load of 3,585 lbs (1,626 kg).
10 Cessna CARAVAN 208 For Sale
There are currently 10 used Cessna CARAVAN 208 for sale, ranging from $2,450,000 to $2,450,000, with a median asking price of $2,450,000.
Cessna CARAVAN 208 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARAVAN 208B GRAND | 1990–now | 14 | 175 kts (324 km/h) | 1,070 nm (1,982 km) | 3,585 lbs (1,626 kg) | $1.4M – $3.8M | The stretched, high-capacity Caravan — for an operator who needs the most cabin and payload in a single-engine turboprop that still works from short, unimproved strips. | 48 |
Compare Cessna CARAVAN 208
See how the Cessna CARAVAN 208 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Cessna CARAVAN 208 Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna CARAVAN 208 cost? Used CARAVAN 208 prices: from $2.5M, across 1 priced of 10 active listings.
Based on 3 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Cessna CARAVAN 208 Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $1,650,000 (2002 models) · highest around $2,995,000 (2022). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna CARAVAN 208
Buying a Cessna CARAVAN 208 centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.
What to check before buying
- Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
- Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
- Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
- Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
- Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna CARAVAN 208
What is the Cessna Caravan 208?
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Cessna CARAVAN 208 Inventory by Country
| United States | 47 |
| United Kingdom | 8 |
| Australia | 4 |
| Canada | 3 |
| France | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
Recently Sold Cessna CARAVAN 208
| 2019 Caravan 208 | $2,700,000 |
| 2011 Caravan 208 | $1,900,000 |
| 2022 Caravan 208B Grand | $3,816,130 |
| 1993 Caravan 208 | $2,320,619 |
Cessna CARAVAN 208 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna CARAVAN 208. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database