Raisbeck Engineering has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) SA02741SE for the installation of dual aft body strakes on the Cessna Caravan 208B. This enhancement is designed to optimise the aircraft's aerodynamics, further improving its overall performance and operational capabilities.

The Cessna Caravan 208B, a versatile workhorse in the field of regional and utility aviation, has already demonstrated its prowess in various mission profiles. With the introduction of Raisbeck Engineering's new STC, the aircraft's performance envelope is set to expand, benefiting operators across the globe.

"Our dual aft body strakes smooth the airflow from the cargo pod and forward fuselage, improving directional stability and pilot control. I like to say they make the tail follow the nose, but that is not all. In addition to the improved lateral stability, our dual aft body strakes reduce drag, improving cruise performance. The last thing I should point out is that this STC allows operators to build our EPIC Caravan incrementally, adding the strakes first followed by the forward cargo pod fairing later," said Hal Chrisman, president at Raisbeck Engineering.

The Cessna Caravan 208B strakes are available now.