Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck Wins STC for Caravan 208B Drag-reduction Mod
Raisbeck has received STC for its Epic Caravan mod which the company said addresses aerodynamic drag associated with the cargo pod on the Caravan 208B.
After receiving FAA STC for the Caravan 208B Epic drag reduction modification, Raisbeck Engineering is pursuing a similar approval for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX and has begun work towards ANAC approval as well. (Photo: Raisbeck Engineering)
After receiving FAA STC for the Caravan 208B Epic drag reduction modification, Raisbeck Engineering is pursuing a similar approval for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX and has begun work towards ANAC approval as well. (Photo: Raisbeck Engineering)

Raisbeck Engineering obtained FAA supplemental type certification for a drag-reduction system for the Cessna Caravan 208B. Designed for factory pod-equipped aircraft, the Epic Caravan system will reduce drag, increase cruise speeds, and/or decrease fuel burn, Raisbeck Engineering said.