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Cessna 208B

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 2073701, 2073700, 2073705

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA · CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Model
208B
Registry codes
2073701, 2073700, 2073705
Registered
646 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Turbo-prop
Seats
12
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. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 1,321

1961Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 21

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

1988In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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Registered aircraft · 646

N101CGGrant Aviation Inc · Anchorage, AKBuilt 2015 · S/N 208B5191N101XWJoby Aero Inc · Santa Cruz, CABuilt 1993 · S/N 208B0382N1026VPa1 208b-0319 LLC · Fort Lauderdale, FLBuilt 1992 · S/N 208B0319
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STCs approved for this model · 310

STC SA000154ATInstallation of cabin windows.Summit Aviation Inc.STC SA00020NYInstallation of power analyzer and recorder Part No. SL17067.Aerosonic CorporationSTC SA00025MCInstallation of Special Mission EquipmentAlliant Techsystems Operations LLC
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NTSB investigations · 193

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 89 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 84 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 208B · Salmon, IDOn August 9, 2026, at 1420 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 208B airplane, N247JP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Salmon, Idaho. The pilot and eight passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…Aug 9, 2026 · N247JP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA26WA272Occurrence · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208B · Bimini, BahamasAug 1, 2026 · N388TA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA219Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 208B · Marana, AZJun 13, 2026 · N593EX · No damage
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FAA incident reports · 363

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

Accident 20260809010069ATextron 208B · Salmon, IDOn August 8, 2026 during a base to final turn on approach to the Lemhi County Airport in Salmon, Idaho on a 14 CFR part 135 passenger flight, the pilot in command (PIC) set the flaps to approach setting, heard a “bang” with a resultant asymmetrical flap…Aug 9, 2026 · N247JP · Substantial damageIncident 20260712007539ICessna 208B · Orange, MAMain chute: manufacture- performance design, inc, model: pd student 220, [privacy data omitted], date of manufacture: unk. Harness and container: manufacture- united parachute technologies, LLC: model V-358-SE, [privacy data omitted], date of manufacture:…Jul 12, 2026 · N80JF · No damage · 1 fatalAccident 20260613008739ACessna 208B · Marana, AZThe accident employee, a parachute rigger employed by skydive Marana, boarded the aircraft and occupied the right pilot seat during a parachute flight. After the aircraft reached jump altitude, the parachutists exited, and the pilot landed the aircraft and…Jun 13, 2026 · N593EX · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 1,667

SDR 141A2026101200001Warning Message · illuminatedNORMAL PREFLIGHT DUTIES WERE ACCOMPLISHED AND THE DOORS WERE VERIFIED LATCHED INSIDE AND OUT, TAXIED OUT WITH NO INCIDENT. UPON TAKEOFF ROLL THE DOOR WARNING ANNUNCIATOR FLASHED MULTIPLE TIMES AND AN ABORT WAS CALLED. WE ADVISED ATC WE NEEDED A GATE RETURN ANDOct 11, 2026 · N750Z · Cessna 208B · Door Warning SystemSDR 141A2026100600001Shimmy Dampener · chatteringDEPARTING OGG ON FLIGHT 512 WITH 9 PAX ONBOARD. ON ADDING POWER TO TAKE OFF OGG, FRONT END OF ACFT STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. PROPELLER WAS AT 1900 RPM & TORQUE WAS APPROX 1700 LBS WITH INTENTION OF CONTINUING TO ADD POWER TO APPROX 2000 LBS FOR TAKE OFF. Oct 6, 2026 · N932SP · Cessna 208B · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR GAJA202610070223Engine · surgesDURING CRUISE AT 13,000FT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A TEMPORARY UNCOMMANDED POWER SURGE BUT THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK INTO NORMAL CRUISE PERFORMANCE SETTING. WITHIN THE NEXT 2 MINUTES, THE UNCOMMANDED CONTROL COMMENCED AGAIN ONLY THIS TIME PROCEEDED TO REDLINE AOct 1, 2026 · N984AC · Cessna 208B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Textron 208B210 registered aircraftRegistry code 2073712
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