Wipaire has received approval from the FAA for an increase in Outside Ambient Temperature (OAT) operations for Cessna 208B EX airplanes.
“We did this flight manual supplement to align the OAT flight and ground limit for a floated Caravan with that of a wheeled Caravan,” explains Brad Kutz, vice president of engineering for Wipaire. “Prior to this, the ground OAT was limited to 42C (107.6F). Now, it has been raised to 47C (116.6F).”
“The global market for floated Caravans continues to expand,” adds Steve Zuercher, director of international sales. “To better support regions that experience extremely high temperatures, we have introduced this increased OAT limit to improve the aircraft’s capabilities, particularly at higher passenger loads. The Airplane Flight Manual supplement can be processed within hours, via email, making it easy to accomplish across time zones.”
What You Need to Know
- This is a supplement to the Textron 208B EX manual
- Get it by contacting Wipaire sales or customer service
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 9,187 pounds
- Service Letter 188 is a required prerequisite
Find out more at Wipaire.com.