N218LC - 2018 Textron Aviation INC 208B Aircraft Registration

C208

2018 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 208B

Aircraft Description

N218LC is a 2018 Textron Aviation INC 208B, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Wright Air Service INC in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 1, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-140 engine producing 867 horsepower, N218LC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D837 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N218LC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N218LC was last updated on April 10, 2025. 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N218LC. 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
2018
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
208B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C208208 Caravan 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 1, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WRIGHT AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 60142
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99706-0142
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A-140
Horsepower
867 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50354067
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D837

Additional Details

Registration
N218LC
Serial Number
208B5476
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
April 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01285873

Last Known Position

Date
June 25, 2026 (UTC 23:59:48)
Airport
Latitude
64.598306
Longitude
-148.666534

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC