Southeast Aerospace has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) number SA12011DE for the installation of mission equipment on the Cessna 208 and 208B Caravan aircraft.

This FAA-certified modification includes three mission console designs and a side sensor mount providing a robust and flexible platform for a variety of airborne special mission operations. The STC is valid for all Textron Aviation Cessna 208 and 208B aircraft, with or without the cargo pod installed.

SEA designed the console and mount to support law enforcement, surveillance, and intelligence-gathering missions. The mission console configurations—available in both slim and universal styles—are seat-rail mounted and allow for customized integration of monitors, communication panels, and DZUS-mounted equipment.

“This STC provides law enforcement and government operators with a proven, FAA-approved mission solution that integrates seamlessly with existing Cessna 208/208B platforms,” said Nathan Hernandez, Business Development Manager at Southeast Aerospace. “From design to certification, our focus was ensuring flexibility, durability, and minimal disruption to the aircraft’s original configuration.”

Key features of the installation include:

• Modular Mission Consoles (LH/RH options) designed for single or dual-monitor use
• Universal camera turret mount supporting payloads up to 200 lbs (e.g., MX-20, MX-15, FLIR 380HD)
• Camera adapter plate and connector stowage assembly for secure and flexible equipment integration
• Sensor mount can be removed and a plug can be installed to return the aircraft to a normal configuration.
• Minimal impact to cabin seating and existing interior layout

The SEA 208 mission consoles have been successfully integrated into four Cessna Caravan’s and one Kodiak 100 currently in operational service with law enforcement agencies. An additional installation is scheduled for a PC-12 platform later this year, further demonstrating the versatility and growing adoption of SEA’s mission equipment solutions across multiple airframes.

For more information about the Cessna 208 Mission Console and Camera Mount solution, or to discuss your agency’s mission requirements, please contact Nathan Hernandez at nathan.hernandez@seaerospace.com.