N381TA - 2018 Textron Aviation INC 208B Aircraft Registration

C208

2018 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 208B

Aircraft Description

N381TA is a 2018 Textron Aviation INC 208B, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to HIGHER4HIRE LLC in Miami Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 30, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on December 31, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-140 engine producing 867 horsepower, N381TA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A460AB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N381TA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (KFLL) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N381TA was last updated on September 1, 2023. 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 N381TA. 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
April 30, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 31, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
HIGHER4HIRE LLC
Address
3541 FLAMINGO DR
City
MIAMI BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida33140-3922
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)
51060253
Mode S Code (Hex)
A460AB

Additional Details

Registration
N381TA
Serial Number
208B5434
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
September 1, 2023
Last Update Date
September 1, 2023
Unique ID
01270813

Last Known Position

Date
July 5, 2026 (UTC 21:46:47)
Airport
Latitude
26.068142
Longitude
-80.15318

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC