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 Cessna 208 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan factory demonstrator, with under-belly baggage locker, bearing the Cessna Caravan motto "Sure Thing"
There are several basic models of the Caravan: the original Caravan I with a 600 shp (450 kW) Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-114, the 208B Grand Caravan with a 1.2 meter longer cabin and 675 shp (500 kW) PT6A-114A, and the Caravan 675: basically the Caravan I with the more powerful PT6A-114A turbine engine.
Cessna 208 - Technical Data concerning The Cessna 208
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cessna_208   (225 words)

  
 Cessna 208 -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The (An aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets) airplane typically seats 9 passengers, with a 1 person crew, although with a FAR Part 23 waiver, it can seat up to 14 passengers.
The Caravan first flew in 1982, and was certified in October of 1984.
Cessna Caravans are also popular with mail couriers such as (additional info and facts about FedEx) FedEx.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ce/cessna_208.htm   (108 words)

  
 Cessna 100, 200, 300, and 400 Series Airplanes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Cessna P/N S51-10 rubber hose is utilized on fuel, oil, and hydraulic hoses on the affected airplanes.
With this in mind, the Cessna P/N S51-10 hose could be installed by field approval on any Cessna 100, 200, 300, and 400 series airplanes, as well as at manufacture on certain Cessna Models 208 and 208B airplanes.
Cessna determined that these hoses were available for distribution between March 28, 1995 and June 28, 1996.
www.cessna175.net /1_g000004.htm   (1957 words)

  
 View from the Hill Online - Representative Jan Schakowsky, 9th District, Illinois   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The issue is not the quality of the Cessna, but rather whether it is powerful enough for this type of operations.
The most recent crash came Tuesday night, when U.S. contractors flying a Cessna 208 hit a mountain while searching for three California Microwave Systems crew members who were kidnapped by leftist rebels after their Cessna 208 crashed in the same area in February.
The Cessna 208, which crashed in February, was flying at 17,000 feet when it had engine trouble, a U.S. Embassy official said.
www.house.gov /schakowsky/article_03_27_03pilotscolombia.html   (1309 words)

  
 Canadian Bush Pilot: Flying the Cessna 208 Amphibian Caravan in the African Rainforest of Nigeria.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Canadian Bush Pilot: Flying the Cessna 208 Amphibian Caravan in the African Rainforest of Nigeria.
To better understand why operating a Cessna 208 Amphibious Caravan is so special in West Africa, you would have to have some idea of the landscape involved.
The Cessna Caravan was the first aircraft in the world to meet the stringent requirements for this recognition, and within Nigerian regulations that category is fully utilized.
ebushpilot.com /caravan.htm   (2566 words)

  
 Cessna
With its all metal construction, the Cessna 195 was ahead of its time when it first appeared in the late thirties.
Cessna 208 Caravan I N10239 of Scenic Airlines
Designed as a true workhorse of the air, the 208 is equipped with a powerful turboprop engine, allowing hot and high operations with a nearly full load.
meltingpot.fortunecity.com /clyde/808/cessna.html   (582 words)

  
 What's New at Soloy? Check out our latest turbine conversion, repair job, aerial fish planting and Digital TOT.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The conversion is essentially the same as the 206G model conversions produced by Soloy since 1983, but incorperates a number of product improvements such as a solid state GCU system, improved wiring, and a second vacuum drive on the prop gearbox.
FAA Certification is expected in the 1st quarter, 2004 on a convenient device to help prevent flight crew door blow-away on the Cessna 208.
The gas strut is extremly sturdy and firmly holds the door open to allow the pilot and copilot to exit or enter the aircraft without the need to hold or brace the door.
www.soloy.com /articles.html   (239 words)

  
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   Though the Cessna 208B meets the minimum standards set by the Federal Aviation Administration for flying in icing conditions, the plane is vulnerable to ice buildup on the wings, said Nolan Law Group attorney Tom Ellis, whose firm represents the families of victims in four Cessna 208B crashes.
Since the single-engine Cessna 208 was a commercial aircraft, there are far more records to check and verify as a part of the investigation than there would be with an accident involving a private aircraft, Eckrole said.
Raymond Ingram, formerly employed by Island Air, was on board the single-engine Cessna 208 went it down during a snowstorm.
home.att.net /~aircargosafety/12-6-04.htm   (3478 words)

  
 Airliners.net: Cessna 208 Caravan I, Grand Caravan & Cargomaster
Airliners.net: Cessna 208 Caravan I, Grand Caravan & Cargomaster
208 - One 450kW (600shp) Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114 turboprop driving a three blade variable pitch Hartzell propeller.
Underbelly cargo pods, floats and skis are offered as options on the Caravan I family, and the type is easily converted from freight to passenger configurations.
www.airliners.net /info/stats.main?id=158   (576 words)

  
 Cessna - Cessna Skyhawk Cessna Skyhawk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Cessna 172 [[Image Link]] The Cessna 172 Skyhawk, received its type certificate from the FAA in 1955.
"Cessna 172 Skyhawk" This Cessna 172 is crafted of fossilized walrus ivory, and is on Edo floats.
This four-seat Cessna Skyhawk SP is an incredibly comfortable aircraft to fly while earning your Instrument Rating at Cape Air Charter.
cessna.rv10builder.com /cessnaskyhawk   (678 words)

  
 Cessna Caravan. Sure Thing
The Cessna Caravan has proven itself to be one of the most reliable, versatile, and cost-effective airplanes ever built.
That's because this extraordinary aircraft does whatever it is called upon to do.
Cessna News: P1 Mustang Flies Ahead of Schedule
caravan.cessna.com   (40 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Alaska
The smallest towns and villages must rely on scheduled or chartered Bush flying services using general aviation aircraft such as the Cessna Caravan, the most popular aircraft in use in the state.
It operates an extensive network of year-round scheduled commuter services and postal services to Alaska bush communities, primarily north of Fairbanks, as well as charter services to the lower 48 and Canada.
In 1940, Lake Hood and Lake Spenard were joined by a single channel and a 2,200 east-west gravel runway was constructed.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Alaska   (11044 words)

  
 Caravan Pilots
Since it's inception in the early 80's, the Cessna 208 Caravan has proved to be an incredibly durable and successful workhorse.
Operating worldwide in every conceivable form it is still impressing pilots, owners, and operators with its ruggedness and reliability.
This is evidenced by the sheer volume of caravan pilots who choose to remain in the "Caravan system" flying the Cessna 208A, Cessna 208B models, Amphibs and Grand Caravans on a daily basis.
www.caravanpilots.com   (176 words)

  
 Aerospace Technology - The Cessna Caravan 625 light utility and passenger aircraft.
Aerospace Technology - The Cessna Caravan 625 light utility and passenger aircraft.
The Cessna Caravan 625 light utility and passenger aircraft.
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www.aerospace-technology.com /projects/caravan/caravan1.html   (33 words)

  
 Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian - RC Groups
Especially now that I'm flying off of ice, much more hazardous to it's health than a water crash.
By the way as you may have noticed, my AOT on the Cessna is too great.
While at it measured the actual wing dihedral, 7.5*.
www.rcgroups.com /forums/showthread.php?t=191359   (448 words)

  
 ASN Accident description 30 JAN 1998 Cessna 208 Caravan I N9316F
ASN Accident description 30 JAN 1998 Cessna 208 Caravan I N9316F
The airplane encountered freezing rain about 5 miles south of the Port Heiden while in cruise at 1200 feet msl, and rapidly accumulated ice on the airframe, wings, and windshield.
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aviation-safety.net /database/record.php?id=19980130-0   (187 words)

  
 JetPhotos.Net Photo » N301PW Pacific Wings Cessna 208 Caravan by Je89 W.
JetPhotos.Net Photo » N301PW Pacific Wings Cessna 208 Caravan by Je89 W. Not Logged In [Login]
Pacific Wings Cessna 208B Grand Caravan just arrived on runway 22L.
I've photographed N303PW (see photo id 45621) and N301PW—that leaves N302PW I have yet to photogr
www.jetphotos.net /viewphoto.php?id=97481   (125 words)

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