1980 Cessna U206
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Please Email me first! Heavily upgraded, de-turbo'd amphib U206 with new Summit Aviation/Atlantic Aero IO-550-N engine 310hp, new full glass cockpit, new REVERSIBLE prop, new glass. Turnkey aircraft ready to fly away. $400k spent in past 2 years. All logs digital and tracked in Crewchief Systems.
Engine
Normally aspirated Summit Aviation/Atlantic Aero Continental IO-550-N 310hp with tuned injection for LOP operation and 6 Point Smooth Ride mount system ($145k) 2200 hr TBO. 2024 New throttle, prop, mixture cables 2024
Propeller
MT Reversible Prop, governor ($40k) 2024. 90 hrs.
Interior
New sheepskin seat covers 2025. Comes with 6 seats- excellent condition. Currently flying with 4 seats for increased baggage capacity.
Inspection
Annual due 3/31/26
Modifications / STCs
• Wipline 3730
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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Seneque USA
controller.com
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$715,000
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Boynton Beach, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Seneque USA
aviationtrader.com.au
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$737,253
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Boynton Beach, Florida, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Seneque USA
controlleremea.co.uk
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$728,270 *
GBP £540,559
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Boynton Beach, FL | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna U206
This 1980 Cessna U206 (N171RS) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,976 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 U206 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $163,086 to $715,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $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 2,976 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
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.
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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 N171RS.
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
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We'll check N171RS against the NTSB accident database.
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.
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