Cessna 206 Stationair

Piston • single engine • High Wing • Fixed gear

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Payload vs. Range

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Avg. pax weight (lbs)

Default: 190 lbs (FAA standard)

Luggage per pax (lbs)

Default: 30 lbs

Passengers

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Fuel on board

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Range

Available Range / nm

Mission capable — Aircraft can handle the current load with full fuel tanks.

Fuel tradeoff required — You'll need to leave gallons of fuel behind ( gal usable for nm range).

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Mission Profile

Endorsements & ratings:

High-Performance

142

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

730

Max Range

791

lbs

Wet Payload

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About the Cessna 206 Stationair

Overview

The Cessna 206 Stationair is widely regarded as the ‘Sport Utility Vehicle’ of the air. While it evolved from the retractable-gear Cessna 210, the 206 found its niche as a rugged, fixed-gear workhorse. The 206H model, introduced in 1998, brought modern refinements to the airframe, including a 300 HP Lycoming engine and updated avionics, while maintaining the massive double ‘clamshell’ rear doors that make it a favorite for cargo and utility operators.

Key Features for GA Buyers

Exceptional Utility: The rear clamshell doors allow for the loading of bulky items, like a standard pallet or 55-gallon drums, that would never fit in a Bonanza or Saratoga.
Heavy Hauler: With a useful load often exceeding 1,200 lbs, it can realistically carry four adults, full fuel, and baggage.
Bush Capability: Its heavy-duty fixed gear and high-wing design make it an ideal candidate for unimproved strips, floats, or skis.
Reliability: The transition from Continental to the Lycoming IO-540 in the ‘H’ models offered a robust powerplant with a 2,000-hour TBO.

Trade-offs

Speed: The price of that rugged fixed gear and wide fuselage is aerodynamic drag; cruise speeds are generally limited to the low 140-knot range.
Fuel Burn: To haul heavy loads at those speeds, the IO-540 is thirsty, typically burning 15-18 GPH in cruise.
Entry/Exit: While the rear doors are fantastic for passengers and cargo, the pilot has a dedicated door, but the front-seat passenger must often climb through the pilot’s side or the rear.