N947FE - 1987 Cessna 208B Aircraft Registration

C208

1987 CESSNA 208B

Aircraft Description

N947FE is a 1987 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 October 19, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on November 12, 1987. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a P&w PT6A SERIES engine producing 500 horsepower, N947FE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD27AB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N947FE was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (KFLL) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N947FE was last updated on April 15, 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 N947FE. 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
1987
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
October 19, 1987
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 12, 1987

Registered Owner

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

Operator / Airline

Operator
Fedex Feeder
ICAO Code
FDX

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)
53223653
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD27AB

Additional Details

Registration
N947FE
Serial Number
208B0050
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
April 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00062417

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 14:44:12)
Airport
Latitude
26.077732
Longitude
-80.157546

Data Source

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

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