N789FE - 1991 Cessna 208B Aircraft Registration

C208

1991 CESSNA 208B

Aircraft Description

N789FE is a 1991 Cessna 208B, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Federal Express Corp in Memphis, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 1, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on November 20, 1991. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-60A engine producing 1050 horsepower, N789FE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB277 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N789FE was last tracked by AviatorDB near Perot Field/fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N789FE was last updated on June 26, 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 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 N789FE. 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
1991
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
November 1, 1991
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 20, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP
Address
VP SUPPLEMENTAL AIR OPERATIONS
3630 HACKS CROSS RD BLDG C FL 2ND
City
MEMPHIS
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38125-8800
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Federal Express
ICAO Code
FDX

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A-60A
Horsepower
1050 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52531167
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB277

Additional Details

Registration
N789FE
Serial Number
208B0287
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
June 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00225291

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 00:39:19)
Airport
Latitude
37.667324
Longitude
-97.415055

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC