Cessna 208B Grand Caravan

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Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (C-FPXU) of Northwestern Air Lease on the ramp, a rugged workhorse used for remote operations.

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Aircraft

208B Grand Caravan C208

Northwestern Air Lease (standard livery)

C-FPXU

Registration

Airline

Northwestern Air Lease

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

Apple iPhone Air Apple iPhone Air back camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 71.0

Decent registration clarity—slightly soft focus and a distracting pole at left, but the aircraft is well-placed and clearly visible.

Location

Wabush Airport

YWK/CYWK

52.9219, -66.8644

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Wabush Airport YWK

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Aviation History

A widely used regional and utility aircraft especially in remote areas and for bush flying; backbone of many small North American regional operators.

Fleet Rarity

Common type, widely used by small airlines and operators worldwide.

Record Flights

Often used for challenging routes in the Canadian North and Alaska; not known for record-breaking flights but widely trusted for STOL performance.

Safety & Events

Generally has a strong safety record; has been involved in minor accidents in rugged environments, but is notable for reliability.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and service, expected to remain operational for years to come.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A

Engine

15.88 m

Wingspan

12.67 m

Length

1746 km

Range

341 km/h

Speed

Up to 14 passengers

Capacity

3970 kg

MTOW

4.32 m

Height

675 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 10, 77-79 dB (typical)

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