The story
Need to haul people and gear to a backcountry strip? The 206 is your plane. Missionaries, bush pilots, and skydivers all swear by it. It's rugged, roomy, and not afraid of dirt runways.
Few airplanes have been asked to do more jobs: the 1966 model year even offered a factory mortuary option, with room for one casket.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Cessna 206 Stationair?
Bigger than a 182, often on floats or big tires. High wing, fixed gear, and a wide double cargo door on the right side behind the wing.
What does a Cessna 206 Stationair sound like?
Big six-cylinder — deep rumble, especially on floats.
How fast is the Cessna 206 Stationair?
Top speed is 151 kts.
How many passengers does the Cessna 206 Stationair carry?
Up to 5. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 5 passengers.
How far can the Cessna 206 Stationair fly?
Range is about 730 nmi.
How big is the Cessna 206 Stationair?
It is 28 ft 3 in long and 36 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the Cessna 206 Stationair first fly?
Its first flight was in 1962.
How many Cessna 206 Stationairs have been built?
8,000+ built.
How rare is a Cessna 206 Stationair in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Cessna 206 Stationair catch is worth 25 points.
