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The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is a model in the 208 Caravan family. It is described here as a Utility turboprop single-engine aircraft. FAA type-certificate reference: A37CE.
Cessna 208B specifications
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Model | 208B |
| Aircraft type | Utility turboprop single-engine aircraft |
| Seats | 11 |
| Landing gear | Fixed tricycle |
| Certification | FAA A37CE |
Cessna 208B weights and capacities
| Maximum ramp weight | 8,785 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight | 8,750 lb |
| Maximum landing weight | 8,500 lb |
| Standard fuel capacity | 335 gal total / 332 gal usable |
Passenger and cargo versions use multiple loading stations; cargo pod and icing configurations have additional limits.
Cessna 208B engine and configuration
| Engine | Pratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-114A |
|---|
Baggage and loading applicability
| Baggage | Passenger and cargo versions use multiple loading stations; cargo pod and icing configurations have additional limits. |
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Cessna 208B history and development
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is the stretched Caravan variant certificated under FAA A37CE. A widely applicable certificated configuration uses the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A and a maximum ramp weight of 8,785 lb, takeoff/flight weight of 8,750 lb and landing weight of 8,500 lb. Standard fuel capacity remains 335 U.S. gallons total and 332 usable. Later serial-number blocks and specific TKS or gross-weight configurations are separately defined in the current TCDS.
Cessna 208B fuel capacity
Standard total fuel: 335 U.S. gallons. Standard usable fuel: 332 U.S. gallons. Fuel type: Jet A / Jet A-1 / approved turbine fuels.
Cessna 208B configurations and applicability
8,750 lb baseline configuration
| Maximum ramp weight | 8,785 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight | 8,750 lb |
| Maximum landing weight | 8,500 lb |
| Usable fuel | 332 US gal |
Later serial-number configuration
A37CE lists higher takeoff/ramp limits for specified later serial numbers; verify exact applicability.
Cessna 208B model applicability and configuration
A37CE contains several 208B serial-number and equipment branches. Later aircraft can have different certificated ramp and takeoff weights, including higher-gross-weight configurations. Cargo pod, TKS and icing applicability must be matched to the actual airplane rather than treated as universal.
Cessna 208B weight and balance
Maximum ramp weight: 8,785 lb. Maximum takeoff weight: 8,750 lb. Maximum landing weight: 8,500 lb. Passenger and cargo versions use multiple loading stations; cargo pod and icing configurations have additional limits. This page uses the 8,750 lb takeoff / 8,500 lb landing / 8,785 lb ramp baseline. Current A37CE also lists later serial-number configurations with different maximum weights. Use the actual aircraft serial number, equipment and POH/AFM loading data. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Cessna 208B Grand Caravan calculator.
Cessna 208B frequently asked questions
What engine does the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan use?
The engine listed for this model is Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A.
What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan?
The represented maximum takeoff weight is 8,750 lb.
How much usable fuel does the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan carry?
The represented standard usable fuel capacity is 332 U.S. gallons.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A37CE - Cessna 208 / 208B