1978 Cessna TU206 for sale

1978 Cessna TU206

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$185,000
Location Sweden
Seats 6
Serial # U206-04332
Reg # SE-MGR Sweden
Engine Continental TSIO-520-C
Cruise 148 kts (274 km/h)
ICAO Type T206
✓ Clean NTSB 4 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Gyro Altimeter and Airspeed Indicator Trig TY96 Com Trig TT31 Transponder mod S Heated Pitot Static System Hand Held Microphone Alternate Static Source ELT

Description

Cessna TU-206 Turbo Stationair Skydive.

Cessna's well known manufactory model 206 Turbo Stationair with High-wing and fixed landing gear. In this case the airplane has STC for Sky Diving Configuration by the Swedish Transport Agency. Acknowledge for 6 persons, 1 pilot and 5 sky-divers.

The aircraft is on CAMO due to operate on Sky Diving with good technical status. Recent AD's and SB's complied in the latest 200 hrs inspection 2026-06-17. The technical documentation is of a high standard which facilitates registration in another country. On the Swedish register with one owner since imported 2012-07-30. Former registration OH-CHU until 2012-07-29 and before N756SZ from 1978-04-24. MTOW 1 633 kg

Empty Weight TBA

Useful Load TBA Standard tanks with 329 litre (87 gallons)

Interior

Sky Dive Configuration 4/10. Headliner, Barrier, Safety Belts, Floor, Curtain, Holding Rail below Curtain

Exterior

White with Blue Stripes 4/10. Steps at door and over Right Wheel, Outside Handels, Wind Deflector

Modifications / STCs

EDM 700 EGT/CHT Monitor

Standby Alternator System

Control Wheel Push-To-Talk Switch Pilot

Intercom

Tow Bar

First Aid Kit

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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$185,000 *
€ 185,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna TU206

This 1978 Cessna TU206 (SE-MGR) is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 7 TU206 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $185,000 to $649,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $185,000.

The TU206 cruises at 148 kts (274 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 27,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $88/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $170/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $24,000.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Check 4 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna TU206 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
148 kts (274 km/h)
Range
800 nm (1,482 km)
Ceiling
27,000 ft (8,230 m)
Max Weight
3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
Useful Load
1,340 lbs (608 kg)
Horsepower
310 HP
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA TU206

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr
Variable Cost
$170/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$24,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$38,000
every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA TU206. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (SE-MGR) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Sweden

SE

Seller reported

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check SE-MGR against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna TU206

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 4 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

FR-04-4375

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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2004-19-01 2004-11-01

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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2004-19-04 2004-11-01

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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2002-07-01 2002-05-13

Cessna Aircraft Company P206, TP206, TU206, U206, 207, T207, 210, P210, and T210 Series Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna TU206

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Engine Fuel/Control DAMAGED
2025-09-30

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...

Electrical Power FAILED
2024-04-04

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.

Reciprocating Engine OIL STARVATION
2023-06-07

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...

Ignition FAILED
2023-01-02

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...

Reciprocating Engine BROKEN
2020-09-02

ROCKER ARM FAILED CAUSING ENGINE ROUGHNESS.

Reciprocating Engine LOOSE
2020-09-02

125 HRS AFTER MAJOR REPAIR BY RAM AIRCRAFT FRONT TWO THROUGH BOLTS FOUND BELOW MINIMUM TORQUE AND LEAKING OIL.

Reciprocating Engine SPALLED
2019-08-19

FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FERROUS METAL IN OIL FILTER DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE. UPON INSPECTION FOUND 5/6 CAM LOB SPALLED. THIS IS THE SECOND WORN CAM IN THIS ENGINE IN THREE YEARS.

Propellers CORRODED
2019-03-28

(CAN) ENGINE COULD NOT ATTAIN TAKE OFF RPM. PROPELLER WAS REMOVED AND BENCH TESTED. IT WAS FOUND THAT IT WOULD NOT CYCLE INTO FINE PITCH. UPON DISASSEMBLY IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BEARING RACES, RETAINERS AND BALLS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. PROPELLER WAS ...

Propellers DEFECTIVE
2019-03-15

ATTACHMENT NUTS SUPPLIED WITH ATTACHMENT KIT (P/N KPL2001) FAILED BEFORE REACHING RECOMMENDED TORQUE (180-220 IN LBS). THE NUTS SEEM VERY SOFT.

Fuselage CRACKED
2018-08-08

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, AFTER REMOVAL OF THE RT MAIN GEAR TO FUSELAGE FAIRING FOR INSPECTION, FOUND THE GEAR ATTACHMENT OUTBOARD FITTING CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS IN THE WEB OR BODY OF THE PART AND NOT EMANATING FROM AN EDGE. REQUIRED MAGNIFICATION...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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