Beechcraft 1900 vs Cessna 206

695^[source]

over 8509 (as of approx. 2006)^[source]

1982–2002^[source]

1962–1986 and 1998–present^[source]

February 1984^[source]

1962 ( 1962 ) (206)^[source]

September 3, 1982^[source]

Beechcraft Super King Air^[source]

Cessna 210^[source]

19 passengers and 6,356 lb (2,882 kg) useful load^[source]

five passengers^[source]

4,458 lb (2,022 kg)^[source]

Jet A recommended, others usable^[source]

United States^[source]

3-bladed McCauley metal constant-speed propeller^[source]

63 mph (101 km/h, 55 kn) (flaps down)^[source]

The 205 is powered by a Continental IO-470-S engine producing 260 hp (190 kW). The 205 was produced in only two model years, 1963 and 1964, before being replaced in production by the Cessna 206. A total of 576 Cessna 205s were produced.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 205; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

There were many sub-variants, including the U206, P206 all certified to CAR3 standards and later 206H certified to FAR Part 23. The total Model 206 production between 1964 and 2004 was 6,581 aircraft.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The original 1964 model was the U206, powered by a 285 hp (213 kW) Continental IO-520-A . The “U” designation indicated “utility” and this model was equipped with a pilot side door and large clamshell rear door serving the back two rows of seats, allowing easy loading of oversized cargo.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 206 / Cessna U206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

There was a TU206 turbocharged version powered by the Continental TSIO-520-C engine producing 285 hp (213 kW). After 1967, the turbo TU206 was powered by a TSIO-520-F of 300 hp (220 kW). The extra 15 hp (11 kW) was obtained by turning the engine at a higher rpm, and was allowed for only five minutes. Due to the large propeller diameter, the additional engine speed meant that the propeller tips were pushed to transonic speeds, which required much more power.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 206 / Cessna U206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

In 1977, the U206 had its engine upgraded to a Continental IO-520-F of 300 hp (220 kW) (continuous rating, obtained at a lower speed than the previous TSIO-520-F) and the TU206 powerplant was changed to the TSIO-520-M producing 310 hp (230 kW).^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 206 / Cessna U206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The P206 was produced from 1965 to 1970 and was powered by a Continental IO-520-A of 285 hp (213 kW). There was a turbocharged model designated TP206 which was powered by a Continental TSIO-520-A also of 285 hp (213 kW).^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 206 / Cessna P206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

After a production hiatus of twelve years, Cessna started manufacturing a new version of the venerable 206 in 1998, with the introduction of the newly certified 206H. The “H” model is generally similar to the previous U206 configuration, with a pilot entry door and a rear double clamshell door for access to the middle and back seats. The "H" is marketed under the name "Stationair".^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 206 / Cessna 206H; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The 206H is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AC1A powerplant producing 300 hp (220 kW). The turbocharged T206H is powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A engine of 310 hp (230 kW).^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 206 / Cessna 206H; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Even though the Cessna 206H is certified as a six-seat aircraft in its country of origin, the Canadian aviation regulator, Transport Canada has certified it to carry only five people in Canada . This is due to concerns about passenger egress through the rear clamshell door with the flaps extended. Cessna addressed one part of this problem early on, after a flight-test aircraft was damaged when the pilot extended the flaps while taxiing, and his passenger had the clamshell door open (for ventilation; it was a hot summer day). A switch was added to the flap actuation circuit which disabled the flaps when the doors were open. The other part of the problem is that if the flaps are already down, the passenger must perform the complicated procedure of opening the front part as far as possible (about 8 in (20 cm)) then open the rear door and release the spring-loaded rear door handle so it retracts out of the way. This then gives enough clearance to open the rear part of the door fully for egress.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 206 / Cessna 206H; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Both the 206H and the T206H remain in production in 2013. By the end of 2004, Cessna had produced 221 206Hs and 505 T206Hs, for a total production of 726 "H" models. Cessna has indicated that they do not intend to produce a P206-configuration aircraft in the future, due to lack of market demand.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 206 / Cessna 206H; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Model 207 was a seven- and later eight-seat development of the 206, achieved by stretching the design further by 45 inches (114 cm) to allow space for more seats. The nose section was extended 18 inches (46 cm) by adding a constant-section nose baggage compartment between the passenger compartment and the engine firewall; the aft section was extended by 27 inches (69 cm) by inserting a constant-area section in the fuselage area just aft of the aft wing attach point. Thus the propeller's ground clearance was unaffected by the change (the nosewheel had moved forward the same distance as the propeller), but the tail moved aft relative to the mainwheel position, which made landing (without striking the tailskid on the runway) a greater challenge. The move gave the 207 a larger turning radius, since the distance between mainwheels and nosewheel increased by 18 inches (46 cm) but the nosewheel's maximum allowed deflection was not increased.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 207; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The 207 was introduced as a 1969 model featuring a Continental IO-520-F engine of 300 hp (220 kW). A turbocharged version was equipped with a TSIO-520-G of the same output.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 207; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

At the beginning of production the model was called a Cessna 207 "Skywagon", but in 1977 the name was changed to "Stationair 7". 1977 also saw a change of engine on the turbocharged version to a Continental TSIO-520-M producing 310 hp (230 kW) – the same engine used in the TU206 of the same vintage.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Cessna 207; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

In April 2007, Thielert announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency had granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for conversion of Cessna 206s to the Thielert V-8 diesel powerplant. The STC allows conversion of the following models: U206F and TU206F with the 300 hp (220 kW) powerplant, and the U206G, TU206G, 206H and T206H with the 310 hp (230 kW) version. This modification does not require any changes to the engine cowling. In May 2008, Thielert entered insolvency proceedings, so the future availability of this diesel conversion is uncertain.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Modifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Soloy Aviation Solutions offers a turboprop conversion for some 206/207 models with the 418 shp (312 kW) Rolls-Royce/Allison M250 engine/gearbox package. However, extensive engine cowl modifications are required.^[source]Cessna 206 · Development / Modifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The 205 was introduced for the 1963 model year as a variant of the Cessna 210 with fixed landing gear. It had six seats, three doors (two on the left and one on the right), was powered by a 260 hp (194 kW) Continental IO-470-S engine, and had a gross weight of 3,300 lb (1,497 kg). Certified on June 14, 1962. 480 built.^[source]Cessna 206 · Variants / Cessna 205; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Introduced for the 1964 model year, the 206 differed from the 205 primarily in that it was powered by a 285 hp (213 kW) Continental IO-520-A . Other changes included a strengthened fuselage, all entry doors removed except the pilot's door on the left side, new 42 in (110 cm) removable double cargo doors on the right side, and heavy-duty brakes. The interior was also redesigned with durable and easy cleaning materials. Only the pilot's seat came as standard, though three optional seating arrangements were offered with up to six seats. Other optional equipment included heavy-duty main tires, floats, skis, a 300 lb (136 kg) fuselage cargo pod, 150 US gal (568 L) tank and spray boom for agricultural use , and an air ambulance configuration. The aircraft had a gross weight of 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) as a landplane or 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) as a seaplane. Certified on July 19, 1963.^[source]Cessna 206 · Variants / Cessna 206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

1966 model year with a three-bladed propeller and a 60A alternator replacing the 50A generator of previous variants. A mortuary option was also introduced with room for one casket. In addition to the passenger P206A , turbocharged versions powered by a 285 hp (213 kW) Continental TSIO-520-C were also offered as the TU206A Turbo Super Skywagon and TP206A Turbo Super Skylane . Certified on September 24 (U206A/P206A) and December 20 (TU206A/TP206A), 1965. 365 total built; 219 (U206A/TU206A), 146 (P206A/TP206A).^[source]Cessna 206 · Variants / Cessna 206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

1967 model year with minor detail changes and powered by a 300 hp (224 kW) Continental IO-520-F engine. Also built in a passenger P206B and turbocharged TU206B and TP206B variants, all retaining their previous 285 hp (213 kW) IO-520-A and TSIO-520-C engines. Certified on August 3, 1966. 371 total built; 258 (U206B/TU206B) and 113 (P206B/TP206B).^[source]Cessna 206 · Variants / Cessna 206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

1968 model year with minor detail changes and an increased gross weight of 3,600 lb (1,633 kg). Also built in passenger P206C and turbocharged TU206C and TP206C variants. Certified on July 20, 1967. 420 total built; 320 (U206C/TU206C) and 100 (P206C/TP206C).^[source]Cessna 206 · Variants / Cessna 206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Introduced for the 1977 model year with a new nosewheel leg. The TU206G was powered by a turbocharged 310 hp (231 kW) Continental TSIO-520-M engine. The 1978 model year was renamed as the Stationair 6 and introduced a 28V electrical system and optional club seating with a writing desk. Optional air conditioning was offered for the 1986 model year. Certified on June 21, 1976. 3,500 total built; 554 (1977, including one prototype), 575 (1978), 661 (1979), 610 (1980), 520 (1981), 260 (1982), 89 (1983), 58 (1984), 74 (1985), and 100 (1986).^[source]Cessna 206 · Variants / Cessna 206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

206H Stationair^[source]Cessna 206 · Variants / Cessna 206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Introduced in 1998 with a 300 hp (224 kW) Lycoming IO-540-AC1A5 engine. A turbocharged variant powered by a 310 hp (231 kW) Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A engine was introduced in 1999 as the T206H Turbo Stationair (also known as Stationair TC ). Certified on November 26, 1997 (206H) and October 1, 1998 (T206H). Production of the 206H ended in 2013 with a total of 369 being produced. An improved version of the T206H known as the Turbo Stationair HD was introduced in July 2016 with gross weight increased by 189 lb (86 kg). As of 2023, the T206H Turbo Stationair HD is the only model still in production, with 1,264 being built as of 2017.^[source]Cessna 206 · Variants / Cessna 206; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Introduced for the 1969 model year as a development of the U206C with a stretched cabin allowing for a seventh seat, powered by a 300 hp (224 kW) Continental IO-520-F engine, and with a gross weight of 3,800 lb (1,724 kg). The 1970 model year introduced a new control wheel design, an optional gray instrument panel, an optional mortuary variant with room for a single casket, and a turbocharged variant powered by a 300 hp (224 kW) Continental TSIO-520-G engine as the T207 Turbo Skywagon 207 . 1973 introduced larger, padded control wheels, revised avionics, bonded-cabin doors, a new glareshield, and new wheel fairings. 1974 introduced integral cabin door armrests and handles, revised avionics, and an optional 28V electrical system. 1975 introduced removeable rear cabin air outlets and a revised glareshield. Certified on December 31, 1968. 362 total built; 148 (1969), 42 (1970), 15 (1971), 10 (1972), 12 (1973), 40 (1974), 47 (1975), and 48 (1976).^[source]Cessna 206 · Variants / Cessna 207; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Introduced for the 1977 model year with an improved Vernier mixture control, energy-absorbing instrument subpanels, a rectangular hour meter, and an improved aileron control system. The T207's engine was also changed to a 310 hp (231 kW) Continental TSIO-520-M . For the 1978 model year, the 207A and T207A were renamed to Stationair 7 and Turbo Stationair 7 , respectively, and the previously optional 28V electrical system was made standard, and 1979 introduced a long-hub propeller and spinner. 1980 saw the introduction of an eighth seat and yet another name change to Stationair 8 and Turbo Stationair 8 , as well as optional six-place club seating, a pull-type alternator circuit breaker, and a new flap position indicator. 1984 introduced new fuel caps, shoulder harnesses for all seats, copilot controls, and other minor changes. Certified on July 12, 1976 (seven seats) and September 11, 1979 (eight seats). 426 total built; 52 (1977), 68 (1978), 80 (1979), 92 (1980), 75 (1981), 33 (1982), 5 (1983), and 21 (1984).^[source]Cessna 206 · Variants / Cessna 207; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Civil Air Patrol – one 206H, 25 T206H, 13 U206G^[source]Cessna 206 · Operators / Government; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Malagasy Air Force received five second hand Cessna 206s in June 2019.^[source]Cessna 206 · Operators / Military; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Pakistan Army Aviation 4 T-206H^[source]Cessna 206 · Operators / Military; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

July 24, 1972 near Aspen, Colorado , a 27-year-old student pilot with a total of 39 hours of flying time flew a Cessna U206, registered N5290U, into a blind canyon and stalled the aircraft while trying to turn around, killing all four people on board. Among the passengers was wealthy playboy, entrepreneur, racing driver and developer Lance Reventlow , who was a Woolworth heir, son of Barbara Woolworth Hutton and the husband of former Mouseketeer and actress Cheryl Holdridge .^[source]Cessna 206 · Accidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

On May 1, 2023, a Cessna 206 with seven people on board crashed in the jungle in the Caquetá Department of Colombia . Two of the occupants – the pilot and one adult – were killed on impact. Another passenger, the mother of the remaining four, all children, died soon after the crash. The children, between 11 months and 13 years old, survived for over five weeks in the rainforest before being rescued by the Colombian military and rescuers.^[source]Cessna 206 · Accidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

On September 29, 2023, a Cessna 206 aircraft owned by RioZim was en route from Harare to the Murowa diamond mine in Zimbabwe when the plane crashed near the mine. All 6 people aboard the plane died in the crash, including the owner of the mine Harpal Randhawa .^[source]Cessna 206 · Accidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

On May 26, 2024, a Cessna 206 with 7 people on board (pilot, 6 passengers) crashed in Butler, Missouri while on a skydiving flight. Everyone survived as they managed to escape before the crash using parachutes.^[source]Cessna 206 · Accidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Capacity: five passengers^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Length: 28 ft 3 in (8.61 m)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in (10.97 m)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Height: 9 ft 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (2.832 m)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wing area: 175.5 sq ft (16.30 m 2 )^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Empty weight: 2,176 lb (987 kg)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Max takeoff weight: 3,600 lb (1,633 kg)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-540-AC1A naturally aspirated air-cooled flat-six engine , 300 hp (220 kW)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Maximum speed: 174 mph (280 km/h, 151 kn) at sea level^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Cruise speed: 163 mph (262 km/h, 142 kn) at 6,200 ft (1,900 m) (75% power)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Stall speed: 63 mph (101 km/h, 55 kn) (flaps down)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Range: 840 mi (1,350 km, 730 nmi) at 6,500 ft (2,000 m) (max fuel, 45 min reserves)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Service ceiling: 15,700 ft (4,800 m)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Rate of climb: 988 ft/min (5.02 m/s)^[source]Cessna 206 · Specifications (206H Stationair); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

United States^[source]

United States^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 6, row 5, cell 3; revision 1376110979; retrieved 2026-10-01