N885SP - Textron Aviation 208B Aircraft Registration

C208

Textron Aviation 208B

Aircraft Description

N885SP is a Textron Aviation INC 208B, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Textron Aviation INC in Wichita, KS. The aircraft is configured with 12 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC3206 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N885SP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.7658, -81.7795 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N885SP was last updated on January 16, 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 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 N885SP. 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
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation
Model
208B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C208208 Caravan 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 29, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SAMARITAN'S PURSE INC
Address
PO BOX 3000
City
BOONE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28607-3000
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53031006
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3206

Additional Details

Registration
N885SP
Serial Number
208B5956
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
July 31, 2033
Last Action Date
July 29, 2026
Last Update Date
January 21, 2026
Unique ID
01538594

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2026 (UTC 15:52:39)
Airport
Latitude
36.207539
Longitude
-81.426047

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC