1965 Cessna 206
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHSIGNATURE / TECHNICARE Installed New Panel May 2018 SUMMARY GTN 750 System ID: 343XX with SD cards (2) for updates Remove Dual MX 170 NAV/COM's
Audio controller and KT-76C Transponder. factory new GTN 750 NAVCOM/WAAS Garmin GMA 345 audio marker panelGNC 225A as #2 NAV/COM Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B in/out. Dual Garmin G5 indicators will be installed as the primary flight instruments and will display #1 NAV and GPS information. IND-31 NAV indicator will be provided for the display of the #2 NAV information. New pilots instrument panel matches existing structure. Garmin GTN 750 NAV/COM/WAAS Garmin GMA 345 Audio Marker w/BT Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM
6 Place Coms Garmin GTX345 ADS-B I/O transponder sync to iPad feature Garmin G5 (2) HSI/DG system GAD 29 Garmin G5 ATT Ind. System JP Instruments EDM-930 with Remote Auxiliary Display (RAD) TransCal RS-232 Encoder Collins IND-31C NAV indicator (serviceable) Engine Monitor System JP Instrument EDM 930 primary system K Factor Calibrated External Radio Speaker with 2 handheld Mics for backup Autopilot can be easily added to the Garmin Suite Electric Flap Switch and display
Description
1965 CESSNA P206a Preliminary FOR SALE Annual done JANUARY 2026 Fixed wing single engine (6 seats / 1 engine), Airworthiness ClassStandard/Normal Serial Number P206-0092, CONTINENTAL MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (Reciprocating) Rebuilt by LyCon, Visalia California, Horsepower: 285, Weight Less than 12,500lbs, EDM 930 West Coast, Always Hangared, Corrosion Free VG's IFR Rated, STOL flap Gaps, Left and Right Front doors and Left side Cargo Door, New Garmin GTN 750 Suite, Rebuilt Cryo Treated iO520 LyCon Engine, New Horz Stabilizer, AD's for wing/door Doubler installed 2022, All AD's current, W/B, Airworthiness, Repair, Parts Manuals, O2 Tanks available with 110v Tug, All History and Logs Maintained, see photos of the annual of 2022 with the doublers being installed with the tail assembly / ELT inspection I keep getting the same question on the damage, It happened in 1970 and has been service after it was repaired and in April of 2024 I repaired the gas shock and strut completely, all was gone through which includes removing the assembly through the floorboard where your feet would be in the cockpit, you can view the NTSB report here: Another question is " is it an insurance sale?" NO, i am the sole owner, pilot, and operator, As questions come in I will post them here, Thanks and let me know if you have any questions,
Engine
New iO520 Engine April 2020 LyCon FAA REPAIR STATION # CT3R435L, May 2020 8231 W. DOE AVE. ( 559 ) 651-3212 FAX ( 559 ) 651-1070 OFFICE , VISALIA CA. 93291 REF: CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF MAJOR ENGINE COMPONENTS(20HRS @ -300*F) IO-520-A OVERHAUL SPECIAL COATINGS ON PISTONS, VALVES, AND SPRINGS STRIP PAINT FROM CYLINDERS, ALODINE HEADS, PAINT BARRELS BLACK FOR IMPROVED COOLING OPTIONS AND EXTRAS: ENGINE OVERHAUL INCLUDES LY-CON MAJOR OVERHAUL LY-CON MAJOR OVERHAULS ARE TO FACTORY NEW LIMITS. ALL PERTINENT AD's AND MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS WILL BE COMPLIED WITH. ALL MANDATORY AND RECOMMENDED PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. THIS ENGINE WAS BALANCED INTERNALLY. THE ENGINE WAS TESTED RUN AFTER ASSEMBLY / DYNO CHECKED PORT FLOW AND BALANCE CYLINDERS COMPLETE ENGINE BALANCE OVERHAULED CYLINDERS, MAGNETOS (New), HARNESS, PLUGS, FUEL SYSTEM, OIL COOLER, STARTER ADAPTOR AND STARTER. Fuel Injected
Interior
EXTERIOR Overall Matterhorn white with Orange major accent Rated 8.25 out of 10. INTERIOR Very good original interior. Excellent side panels. Rated 7.75 out of 10. Wheel Pants are presently taken off, Heavy Front Landing Yoke, Goodyear Tires Has dual split windscreens Door Stewards Stowable right hand rudder pedals Rosen visors Under wing entry lighting
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$249,000
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Merced, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 206
This 1965 Cessna 206 (N2592X) is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 8 206 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $225,000 to $724,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $249,000.
The 206 cruises at 142 kts (263 km/h) with a range of 840 nm (1,556 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,700 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14.5 GPH (55 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $80/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $175/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 206 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N2592X.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 206
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
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View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 206
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED FUEL FLOW DISCREPANCY AND ENGINE ROUGHNESS AND RETUNRED TO BASE FOR A PRECAUTIONARY, ALBEIT IF VERY STRESSFUL, LANDING. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FUEL FLOW SENSOR ( PART OF THE JPI 930 ENGINE INSTRUMENTAION - STC SA01435SA...
WHILE CHECKING ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE TENSIONS, FOUND TENSIONS LOW. AFTER SETTING CORRECT TENSIONS, FOUND ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ACTUATOR SHAFT BROKEN AT CHAIN SPROCKETS.
ENGINE WAS RECEIVED BY EJ1R FOR SUDDEN STOPPAGE INSPECTION RESULTING FROM PRECAUTIONARY OFF FIELD LANDING DUE TO BROKEN EXHAUST VALVE ON CYLINDER #5. DURING SUDDEN STOPPAGE TEARDOWN INSPECTION WHILE CLEANING AND VISUALLY INSPECTING CONNECTING RODS, #...
MAGNETO FAILED
MAGNETO FAILED
MAGNETO FAILED
MAGNETO FAILED
SUSPECT VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILED, AND ALTERNATOR PUT OUT EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE, WHICH THEN BURNT OUT THE 60-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER INTERNALLY AND WAS THE SOURCE OF SMOKE IN CABIN. RECOMMEND LIFE LIMIT ON ALTERNATOR OUTPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER.
MAGNETO FAILED
MAGNETO FAILED
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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