Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CESSNA 208A
Fixed Wing Single Engine · P&W CANADA PT6A-114A
Registered
1
Year Range
1985–1985
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
21
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CESSNA 208A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- DE 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1980s 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CESSNA 208A aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match CESSNA 208A in the indexed corpus.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CESSNA 208A
21 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 21.
-
Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…
-
Jul 31, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…
-
Jan 23, 2019
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…
-
May 20, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Steel Hub Turbine Propellers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub turbine propellers, with any counterweight slug attachment bolts, part number (P/N) B-3386-14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, installed. This AD requires identifying and removing all counterweight slug attachment bolts, P/N B-338…
-
Jul 14, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 Propellers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC- B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC- B5MP-3 propellers, installed with propeller mounting bolts, part number (P/N) B-3339. This AD requires initial and repeti…
-
Jun 7, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…
-
Mar 4, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…
-
Jan 19, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…
-
Oct 7, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…
-
Aug 13, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
The FAA supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 2002-22-17, which applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208 and 208B airplanes; and AD 2003-21-04, which applies to certain Cessna Models 208 and 208B airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect the flap bellcranks for cracks and eventuall…
-
May 21, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…
-
Mar 8, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
The FAA proposes to revise an earlier NPRM airworthiness directive (AD) action that applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208 and 208B airplanes. That proposed AD would have revised AD 2002-22-17, which currently requires you to repetitively inspect the inboard forward flap bellcranks for cracks a…
-
Dec 30, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…
-
Jan 8, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. model ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers, with certain serial numbers (SN's) of two-bladed aluminum propeller hubs part numbers (P/N's) D-6522-1, D-6522-2, D-6529-1, and D-6559-3 installed. This action requires removal fr…
-
Aug 29, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208, 208A, and 208B Airplanes
This document withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208, 208A, and 208B airplanes. The proposed AD would have required you to revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include requirements for activation of the airframe pneumatic deicin…
-
Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
-
Oct 12, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208, 208A, and 208B Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208, 208A, and 208B airplanes. The proposed AD would require revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include requirements for activation of the airframe pneumatic deicing boots. The p…
-
Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
-
Dec 3, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208, 208A, 208B, 425, and 441 Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208, 208A, 208B, 425, and 441 airplanes. This AD requires amending the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to prohibit the positioning of the power levers below the flight idle stop…
-
Jul 2, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208, 208A, 208B, 425, and 441 Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208, 208A, 208B, 425, and 441 airplanes. The proposed AD would require amending the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to prohibit the positioning of the power levers…
-
Apr 26, 1996
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. (Hartzell) HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC- B4T, and HC-B5M series propellers. This proposal would require hub replacement over a 10-year time period with a concurrent blade and blade clamp inspec…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CESSNA 208A
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A37CE Historical Rev 17 · 12/21/2012
Cessna Aircraft Company
Models: 208B, 208, 208A
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for CESSNA 208A
181 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
-
04/01/2025
STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
Acron Aviation Inc.
-
02/18/2025
STC SA01657CH
Installation of Honeywell Bendix/King KGP 560 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System, KMD 850 Multi-Function Display, and KLN 94 GPS Navigator.
Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc.
-
11/16/2023
STC SA02532AT
Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft.
Michelin North America Inc.
-
07/18/2023
STC SA03681AT
Installation of Honeywell KTA 870 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) on all Cessna 208 series aircraft.
LB Aircraft Engineering LLC
-
12/12/2022
STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.
-
01/15/2021
STC SA01657CH
Installation of Honeywell Bendix/King KGP 560 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System, KMD 850 Multi-Function Display, and KLN 94 GPS Navigator.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Inc.
-
07/17/2020
STC SA10236SC (2 OF 4)
Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter
DAC International Inc
-
07/16/2019
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 1)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
-
07/16/2019
STC SA01800SE (PG 1)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
-
03/09/2018
STC SA2526CE
Installation of a seat for a third occupant. Remove cargo barrier and close-out nets. Remove partition nets (2 each). Install aft single seat assembly
Textron Aviation Inc.
-
07/27/2017
STC SA03681AT
Installation of the Honeywell KTA 870 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) on all Cessna 208 series aircraft.
Aircraft Radio & Avionics, LLC
-
07/14/2017
STC SA01800SE (PG 1)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
-
05/23/2017
STC SA03681AT
Installation of the Honeywell KTA 870 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) on all Cessna 208 series aircraft.
ARC Avionics Corp.
-
04/27/2017
STC SA2135CE
Increase seating capacity to five places. (208 WITH CARGOMASTER OPTION)
Textron Aviation Inc
-
04/16/2016
STC SA01871NY
Installation of Hawker Sealed Lead-Acid Battery.
Securaplane Technologies Incorporated
-
01/22/2016
STC SA02547AT (PG 1)
Installation of a Voice Alert System.
Aircraft Components Inc
-
10/05/2014
STC SA00892WI
TKS Ice Protection System Installation approving aircraft for flight into known icing conditions
Flight ICE, Inc
-
06/12/2014
STC SA000154AT
Installation of cabin windows.
TruAtlantic Mfg., LLC
-
06/12/2014
STC SA00972AT
Installation of a Cargo Vertical Restraint Net
TruAtlantic Mfg., LLC
-
06/12/2014
STC SA01044AT
Installation of main landing gear fairings.
TruAtlantic Mfg., LLC
-
06/12/2014
STC SA00389AT
Installation of Burns Aerospace seats in passenger interior.
TruAtlantic Mfg., LLC
-
12/01/2011
STC SA01800SE (PG 1)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
-
12/01/2011
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 1)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
-
07/21/2011
STC SA00243BO (2 OF 5)
Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).
Icarus Avionics, LLC
-
03/22/2011
STC SA10236SC (2 OF 4)
Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter
DAC International
-
06/11/2010
STC SA02291AK
Installation of Honeywell TPE331-12JR-701S turbine engine and Hartzell HC-B4TN-5QL/LT10890N(K) propeller and associated structure and equipment.
Aero Twin Inc
-
05/07/2010
STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
L-3 Communications Avionics Systems Inc.
-
04/09/2010
STC SA00269BO (1OF 3)
Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Anten…
Avidyne Corporation
-
01/29/2010
STC SA02042SE
Fabrication of AeroAcoustics Aircraft Systems (AASI) Aircraft Payload Extender STOL system
AeroAcoustics Aircraft Systems Inc.
-
01/11/2010
STC SA02110CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder
P2 Incorporated
+ 151 more STCs on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA 208A
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 1 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N86RF | DE | 1985 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →