N208BL - 1989 Cessna 208B Aircraft Registration

C208

1989 CESSNA 208B

Aircraft Description

N208BL is a 1989 Cessna 208B, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Caravan International Leasing INC in Carson City, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 17, 1989. The registration certificate was issued on August 13, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w PT6A SERIES engine producing 500 horsepower, N208BL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1AFDF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N208BL was last updated on February 24, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 208 Caravan, a pioneering single-engine turboprop utility aircraft, revolutionized commercial aviation by proving that single-engine aircraft could safely and economically transport up to 14 passengers or 3,500 pounds of cargo. First flown on December 9, 1982, it featured a high-wing configuration with fixed tricycle landing gear and a reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine. Measuring approximately 43 feet in length with a 52-foot wingspan, the Caravan became the world's first all-new production single-engine turboprop airliner. The aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C208.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N208BL. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1989
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
208B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C208208 Caravan 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 17, 1989
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 13, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CARAVAN INTERNATIONAL LEASING INC
Address
701 S CARSON ST STE 200 # 1451
City
CARSON CITY
State / Zip Code
Nevada89701-5239
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
PT6A SERIES
Horsepower
500 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50327737
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1AFDF

Additional Details

Registration
N208BL
Serial Number
208B0182
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
February 24, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00464461

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC