1967 Cessna U206
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin 430W GPS/Nav/Com GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder KX-155 Nav/Com STEC 60-2 (2 Axis A/P): InOp JPI EDM-700 Graphic Engine Monitor PS Engrg PMA6000M-C Audio Panel
Description
RAFFLE GRAND PRIZE: Wings of Hope's First U.S. Medical Transport Plane Use this link to read the complete rules and to purchase your tickets: 100% of the proceeds from this airplane raffle support our mission of changing and saving lives through the power of aviation - Thank You! The Cessna 206 is a workhorse of a plane with a well-earned reputation for flying in even the most demanding environments. But the winner of this particular Cessna - delivered with a fresh annual inspection and IFR certification - will be taking home a piece of Wings of Hope history. N206KY flew Wings of Hope's first domestic medical patient mission in 2003, marking the launch of our U.S. Medical Relief Air Transport (MAT) Program. While its days of flying patient missions have passed, N206KY is ready for its next chapter - it just needs you to write the story. This Cessna 206, a high-wing, six-seat utility aircraft commonly used for bush flying, cargo transport, air taxi operations, and personal travel. Its robust landing gear, two large rear cargo doors, and approximately 1,688-pound useful load make it well-suited for a wide range of operating environments. At the time of transfer, the aircraft will have approximately 12,800 hours total time, with approximately 60 hours since the IO-520-F and 3 Blade Hartzell prop overhauls were completed in 2019. Equipment and features include: - Factory-installed seaplane kit (the lifting rings, larger rudder, ventral finand tail cone were removed during the rebuild and are not provided) - Horton STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) modification - Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM - Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out (traffic and weather) - Bendix/King KX-155 NAV/COM - JPI 700 engine monitoring system - Inertial shoulder harnesses for front seats - Durable coin-mat flooring - The aircraft will be delivered with a current annual inspection and IFR certification. 2nd Prize: Private Pilots License or Advanced Training Scholarship. Valued at: $5,000 3rd Prize: Bose A30 Aviation Headset. Valued at: $1,299
Engine
Continental IO-520-F s/n: 195593-71-F-R SMOH: 60 (Western Skyways 7/8/19) Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF s/n: EE5673B Since Prop O'H: 60 (11/15/19)
Interior
2003 Exterior Paint 2003 Coin Mat Flooring
Inspection
fresh annual inspection and IFR certification -
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Wings of Hope, Inc - Mike Piccirilli
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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St Louis, MO | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Mike Piccirilli
barnstormers.com
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$100
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St Louis, MO | Mar 16, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna U206
This 1967 Cessna U206 (N206KY) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 12,800 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 U206 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $163,086 to $715,000.
The U206 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. With 12,800 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe. There are 4 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 U206 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N206KY.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
The improper repair of a float by maintenance personnel which resulted in the total failure of the float.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna U206
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 4 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
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 →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 →Cessna Aircraft Company P206, TP206, TU206, U206, 207, T207, 210, P210, and T210 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna U206
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...
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.
FOUND FACTORY DEFECT WHILE PERFORMING FIRST 500-HOUR INSPECTION MAGNETO WITH TT 477.6 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SERVICE SUPPORT MANUAL X42001. COIL TAB HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH HOUSING TO COVER MATING SURFACE, AS SPECIFIED IN 6-2.4 5.C. THIS H...
BETWEEN 24 & 49 HRS OIL CONSUMPTION WAS 8.7 HRS/QT. OIL CONSUMPTION WAS LOWEST AT 10 HRS PER QUART AT 240 HRS AND THEN INCREASED. AT 370 HRS IT WAS 6 HRS/QT. AT 513 HOURS WAS 4.4 HRS/QT. AT 567 HRS (100HR INSP) IT WAS 2.1 HRS/QT OVER 50 HOURS BUT WAS...
PILOT NOTICE LOSS OF POWER IN CRUISE FLIGHT, RETURNING TO AIRPORT DEBRIS AND SMOKE WAS NOTED EXITING THE ENGINE COWL. OFF AIRPORT LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND HOLE IN CRANKCASE INBOARD OF #4 CYLINDER. #4 CONNECTING ROD, PISTON PIN, AND OTHER PIECE...
0.0 TSMO OVH MAG INSTALLED ON 0.0 TSMO IO550F AT ENG CHANGE. TEST FLIGHTS AND GROUND RUNS ALL OK. 28.7 HOURS LATER MAG WAS REMOVED FOR MAJOR ROUGHNESS, INABILITY TO IDLE, AND MULTIPLE CYLINDERS WITH ERRANT TEMPERATURES. POINT CONTACTOR PAD IN STAMPE...
THE FRAME OF THIS PLANE IS SEVERELY CORRODED. THERE IS VISUAL DAMAGE TO MULTIPLE SURFACES INCLUDING THE SKIN AND THE SPARS. IT ALSO HAS MULTIPLE CABLES THAT ARE SEVERELY CORRODED. AN A&P DEEMED IT “AIRWORTHY” BUT NONE OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN REMEDI...
PILOT WAS TAXIING AIRCRAFT WHEN ANOTHER PERSON ON THE RAMP GRABBED HIS ATTENTION REGARDING THE LH MAIN TIRE BEING FLAT. HE STOPPED AND SHUT DOWN. WHEEL WAS REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED. TIRE INNER TUBE WAS REPLACED AND WHEEL REINSTALLED. EXAMINATION ...
ROCKER ARM FAILED CAUSING ENGINE ROUGHNESS.
125 HRS AFTER MAJOR REPAIR BY RAM AIRCRAFT FRONT TWO THROUGH BOLTS FOUND BELOW MINIMUM TORQUE AND LEAKING OIL.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.