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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2073702

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
208
Registry code
2073702
Registered
118 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Turbo-prop
Seats
10
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA37CE
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 269

1978Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 25

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1986In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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Registered aircraft · 118

N104WYWyoming Department Of Transportation · Cheyenne, WYBuilt 2004 · S/N 20800377N105JFIsr Aviation LLC · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1997 · S/N 20800272N10BBFayard Enterprises LLC · Wake Forest, NCBuilt 1989 · S/N 20800152
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STCs approved for this model · 284

STC SA000154ATInstallation of cabin windows.Summit Aviation Inc.STC SA00020NYInstallation of power analyzer and recorder Part No. SL17067.Aerosonic CorporationSTC SA00059WIInstallation of Single Point Refueling System in accordance with Wipaire, Inc. Installation Drawing as listed on AML No. SA00059WI, issued February 25, 2011, or later FAA approved revisions.Wipaire Inc
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NTSB investigations · 40

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 11 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 22 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA25FA119Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208 · Pierson, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.Feb 14, 2025 · N40EA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Ellington, CTThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain.Apr 7, 2024 · N90JF · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Elfin Cove, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s momentary distraction from conflicting boat traffic.Jun 26, 2022 · N265KP · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 99

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20260524004579ICessna 208 · Ritzville, WAOn 05/24/2027 @ 17:37 PDT the west plains skydiving facility reported a mid-air collision between two jumpers with one serious injuries and one fatal. Per the eyewitness and jump zone owner stated, 11 jumpers departed the Cessna 208 caravan with all chutes…May 24, 2026 · N801JA · No damage · 1 fatalIncident 20260228001219ICessna 208 · Whiteville, TNOn February 28, 2026, at approximately 1606 hours, a routine sport parachuting operation was conducted involving five skydivers exiting an aircraft from an altitude of approximately 15,000 feet above ground level (AGL). Five jumpers departed the aircraft…Feb 28, 2026 · N9652F · No damage · 1 fatalIncident 20250927015499ICessna 208 · Nassau, BHWhile the aircraft was parked at FBO ramp for ground handling and passenger boarding, the tail stand was removed and stowed after the passengers had boarded. As the PIC entered the aircraft through the aft passenger door to close it, the aircraft tipped aft,…Sep 27, 2025 · N208JB · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 231

SDR 141A2026062900001Engine · faultedDURING CLIMB TO CRUISE, PASSING THROUGH 6000 TO 8000 FT THE ENGINE ITT WAS AT 740, WITH THE POWER BEING SET AT ONLY 1200LBS OF TORQUE. WE WERE ONLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CLIMB RATE OF 200-300 FPM WITH AIRSPEED AT 95-100 INDICATED KNOTS. AT CRUISE ALTITUDE OF 8000FTJun 29, 2026 · N9481F · Cessna 208 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 141A2026011570001Unknown · odorCREW NOTICED STRONG BURNING ODOR IN COCKPIT WITH SMOKE. CONTACTED ATC AND DECLARED EMERGENCY. AFTER SAFE LANDING CREW OPENED UP COWLING AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING BURNINGMay 7, 2024 · N9481F · Cessna 208 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 141A2024050700003Unknown · odorDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, CA AND FO NOTICED A STRONG BURNING SMELL, LIKE BURNING RUBBER AND PLASTIC. FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED AND MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCH AND PERFORMED THE INSPECTION WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED AND A GROUND PERFORMANCE RUN. NO SMay 7, 2024 · N9481F · Cessna 208 · Air Distribution System
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Textron 20844 registered aircraftRegistry code 207371A
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