Cessna 206 Aircraft in Alaska

The Cessna 206 Stationair is the heavy-hauling six-seat utility single — a high-wing workhorse with a large cargo door on the right side, used for passengers, freight, skydiving and floats. The line spans the U206 (original, large cargo door), P206 (passenger), T206 (turbocharged), TU206 (turbo utility) and the current 206H/T206H (Lycoming IO-540). Cruise around 140 knots; useful load and the cargo door make it a favourite for utility and skydiving operations worldwide.

Cessna 206 aircraft for sale

3 used Cessna 206 aircraft for sale in Alaska · 6-seat · Used median asking $300,000 · updated yesterday

Cessna 206 Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna 206 is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 137–150 kt (254–278 km/h), a range of 650–840 nm (1,204–1,556 km), and a useful load of 1,296–1,700 lbs (588–771 kg).

Performance
Cruise137–150 kt (254–278 km/h)
Max Speed148–158 kt (274–293 km/h)
Range650–840 nm (1,204–1,556 km)
Service Ceiling15,700–27,000 ft (4,785–8,230 m)
Engine & Fuel
EngineCONTINENTAL IO-520-F
Horsepower260–310 HP
Fuel Capacity65.0–92.0 gal (246–348 L)
Fuel Burn14.0–16.0 GPH (53–61 L/h)
TBO1,400–2,000 hrs
ICAO TypeC206
Weights & Seats
Seats5–7
Max Gross Weight3,300–3,800 lbs (1,497–1,724 kg)
Useful Load1,296–1,700 lbs (588–771 kg)
Production1964–1986

Cessna 206 for Sale

Cessna 206 asking prices range from $131,870 to $599,000, with a median of $300,000.

1967 Cessna TU206B

1967 Cessna TU206B for sale
$172,500
For Sale
Total Time 5,322
Reg# N772RF US
Location Anchorage, AK
Via Turbo North Aviation, Ltd.
Listed 19d ago

1976 Cessna U206F

1976 Cessna U206F for sale above typical asking range
$475,000
For Sale
Total Time 4,156
Location Craig, AK
Via Scott Van Valin

1983 Cessna U206G

1983 Cessna U206G for sale
$595,500
For Sale
Total Time 7,571
Reg# N9939Z US
Location Port Alsworth, AK
Via Kent Williams
Multiple sources

Cessna 206 Variants

Variant Years Seats Cruise Range Useful load Price range Best for Listings for sale
205 1963–1964 6 140 kts (259 km/h) 700 nm (1,296 km) 1,400 lbs (635 kg) $139K – $189K The fixed-gear forerunner of the Stationair — an early six-seat high-wing utility single for load-hauling and family transport. 5
P206 1965–1973 6 142 kts (263 km/h) 840 nm (1,556 km) 1,400 lbs (635 kg) $189K – $240K A pressurised-era utility Stationair — a six-seat high-wing hauler for utility, cargo and family transport. 5
T207 1969–1984 7 150 kts (278 km/h) 650 nm (1,204 km) 1,700 lbs (771 kg) — The turbocharged, stretched Stationair — for an operator who needs maximum cabin and payload with high-altitude performance. 3
207 1969–1984 6 137 kts (254 km/h) 650 nm (1,204 km) 1,700 lbs (771 kg) — The stretched seven-to-eight-seat Stationair — a high-wing utility single for maximum cabin and payload in commuter and cargo roles. 3
TU206 1977–1986 6 148 kts (274 km/h) 800 nm (1,482 km) 1,340 lbs (608 kg) $223K – $649K A turbocharged utility Stationair — a six-seat high-wing hauler with high-altitude performance for bush, cargo and float work. 4
U206F 1977–1986 5 142 kts (263 km/h) 760 nm (1,408 km) 1,296 lbs (588 kg) $159K – $252K Choose the U206F Stationair for rugged six-seat fixed-gear utility - cargo, skydiving, bush or float - with wide parts support. 5
U206G 1977–1986 6 142 kts (263 km/h) 840 nm (1,556 km) 1,400 lbs (635 kg) $345K – $445K A late utility Stationair — a six-seat high-wing hauler with double cargo doors for bush, cargo and skydiving work. 4
T206 1998–2014 6 148 kts (274 km/h) 800 nm (1,482 km) 1,340 lbs (608 kg) $521K – $650K A turbocharged Stationair — a six-seat high-wing utility hauler with high-altitude performance for bush, cargo and float work. 5
T206H 1998–2014 6 148 kts (274 km/h) 800 nm (1,482 km) 1,340 lbs (608 kg) $158K – $1.1M The newest, turbocharged Stationair — for a buyer who wants a current-production six-seat utility single with high-altitude performance and float capability. 42
206H 1998–2014 6 142 kts (263 km/h) 840 nm (1,556 km) 1,400 lbs (635 kg) $320K – $979K The current-production normally aspirated Stationair — a new six-seat high-wing utility single for load-hauling and float work. 17

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Cessna 206 Price & Cost

How much does a Cessna 206 cost? Used 206 prices: $131K – $599K, average $300K (median $300K), across 15 priced of 3 active listings.

Cessna 206 Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Cessna 206 Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (14.5 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$8,990/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$22,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$175/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 2,000 hrs)$35,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

The 206's costs track its working life: utility and float operators run them hard, so the cargo-door area, firewall, gear and corrosion deserve close inspection. The big-bore Continental IO-520 (or Lycoming IO-540 on later H models) engine time is the dominant variable — a strong, well-documented engine matters more than the asking price.

Cessna 206 Value by Model Year

Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.

$895K $642K $389K
$389K
$454K
$525K
$518K
$479K
$510K
$609K
$527K
$509K
$625K
$558K
$792K
$770K
$842K
$895K
’99
’03
’05
’07
’09
’13
’17
’22

Lowest around $389,000 (1999 models) · highest around $895,000 (2022). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.

Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Cessna 206

Buying a Cessna 206 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

The 206's value is bound to its mission history. Engine time — the Continental IO-520 on earlier 206s or the Lycoming IO-540 on the 206H — dominates running cost. The big cargo door takes wear in commercial/skydive use — check hinges and seals. Turbo 206s (T206/TU206) add a turbocharger to maintain; the T206H is the current production turbo. Corrosion is a key check on coastal and float-operated aircraft. Floats, amphibian gear and cargo modifications drive value. Which 206? The current T206H Turbo Stationair is the modern flagship; a late U206 or 206H with mid-time engine and modern avionics is the practical sweet-spot.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna 206

About the Cessna 206 Stationair
The Cessna 206 Stationair is the six-seat, cargo-door utility piston aircraft of the Cessna line — produced from 1964 to the present with a gap in the late 1980s–early 1990s. Early variants use the Continental IO-520; the current 206H (1998–present) uses the Lycoming IO-540 (300 hp). The defining features: a large aft cargo door (bulky loads, stretchers, equipment that won't fit a standard door), 300 hp, fixed gear, and approximately 1,400 lb useful load. The 206 is the standard aircraft for bush operations, charter, parachute, and float work where payload and utility matter more than speed.
What are the main Cessna 206 variants and which should I buy?
Early Continental era (U206, 1964–1985): the Continental IO-520 (285–300 hp), with turbocharged Turbo U206 variants and several subvariants (U206, U206A–G). Gap: Cessna paused single-engine piston production 1986–1997. Restart era (206H, 1998–present): Lycoming IO-540-AC1A5 (300 hp), modern panel, G1000 available. The 206H is the practical recommendation — current production support, a Lycoming IO-540 with a deep overhaul network, and G1000 eligibility. Earlier Continental variants are priced lower; buy on condition and engine time.
What are common Cessna 206 problems to look for?
Continental IO-520 era (pre-1998): cylinder cracking on high-time examples, exhaust system cracks, and the landing gear (simple but needs regular inspection). Lycoming IO-540 (206H): fuel injection system maintenance. Both eras: seat rail AD compliance, gear inspection, and corrosion on float-operated or coastal aircraft. The 206's utility use often means hard working lives — logbook review for hard landings and float history is important.
How much does a Cessna 206 cost?
See the live price range and median above. Continental-era 206s are meaningfully less expensive than the 206H restart examples; the 206H new is a premium investment, and quality used 206H aircraft command strong prices for the Lycoming engine and modern avionics. Key cost drivers: year, engine time, 206H vs earlier variant, and avionics package.
How fast is the 206 and what does it carry?
Approximately 140–155 kt cruise depending on variant, with useful load approximately 1,400 lb (six seats or mixed cargo/passengers). Fixed gear means no retractable-gear maintenance — a genuine operational advantage in utility environments where gear cycles are high.
206 vs 210 — how do they compare?
Both carry six people with 300 hp. The 206: fixed gear, cargo door, utility and float use — ~140–150 kt. The 210 Centurion: retractable gear, no cargo door, cross-country speed — ~165–180 kt. The 206 is the hauler; the 210 is the speed machine. See the compare page for a full breakdown.
Is the Cessna 206 still in production?
Yes — Textron Aviation produces the 206H Stationair with the Lycoming IO-540 and G1000. It is the only current-production six-seat utility piston single in the Cessna line.

Cessna 206 Inventory by Country

United States130
Canada16
Australia8
Poland3
Brazil3
New Zealand3

Cessna 206 by Price

Under $100k1
Under $200k20
Under $300k40
Under $500k75

Cessna 206 by Decade

1960s1
1970s1
1980s1

Recently Sold Cessna 206

2010 T206H$519,000
2008 T206H$589,000
1969 P206$160,000
1999 206H$450,000
1981 T206H$549,193
2021 T206HD$830,000

Cessna 206 Safety Record

Across all 206 variants, 292 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2024. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.

292

Total Events

168

Incidents

23

Serious

55

Fatal

Most Recent Events

Date Location Severity Probable Cause
Sep 24, 2024 Chalkyitsik, AK Fatal (1) A loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contri…
Jun 10, 2024 Haines Junction, OF Fatal (1) —
Jun 08, 2024 Fairbanks, AK Incident The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
Jun 07, 2024 King Salmon, AK Incident A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition of the No. 1 cylinder for reasons that could not be determi…
May 11, 2024 Sentvid pri Sticni, Incident —

NTSB records 1982–2024. Includes all Cessna 206 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.

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