Cessna 206H Aircraft 2000s
2000s piston singles are the modern-era fleet — Cirrus SR22 with CAPS parachute became the volume high-performance single, Cessna restored Skyhawk/Skylane production with Garmin G1000 glass cockpits, Diamond DA40 entered the modern composite-single segment. Most 2000s aircraft have factory or retrofit Garmin glass, ADS-B Out compliance, and mid-life engine status. Lowest pre-buy discovery risk in the broader piston-single market.
12 used Cessna 206H aircraft for sale 2000s · 6-seat · $360K – $651K · updated 16 min ago
About the Cessna 206H
The Cessna 206 Stationair is general aviation's pickup truck — a six-seat, high-wing workhorse that hauls more payload from more places than anything else with a single engine. In production since 1964 with over 9,000 delivered, the 206 powers bush operations from Alaska to Africa. The current 206H Stationair features a Continental IO-540-AC1A5 producing 300 HP, delivering 148 KTAS cruise with a useful load exceeding 1,100 lbs. The turbo variant (T206H, turbocharged TSIO-540-AJ1A, 310 HP) adds high-altitude capability for mountain operations. Nothing else in the Cessna piston lineup carries this much weight this far.
What makes the 206 special. The double cargo doors on the right side open the entire aft cabin for loading stretchers, freight, survey equipment, or oversized gear. On floats (Wipaire, Aerocet), the 206 is the most popular single-engine floatplane currently in production. The fixed tricycle gear is nearly indestructible for rough strip operations. The 206 also serves as the standard jump plane for skydiving operations — over 1,000 are configured for this role.
Key variants. The 206/U206 (1964-1986, Continental IO-520, 285-300 HP) are the classic models. The 206H (1998-present, IO-540) modernized the engine and panel. The T206H Stationair TC (turbocharged, 1998-present) maintains 300 HP to 18,000 feet. The 207 Stationwagon (1969-1984) stretched the fuselage to seat seven-eight passengers. The 205 was the short-lived predecessor. Amphib float installations (Wipaire 3730 or Aerocet 3500L) typically add $100,000-$200,000 to the aircraft value.
Buying advice. Continental IO-540 and IO-520 engines are reliable but heavy — check for case cracks and cylinder base stud corrosion on older models. Verify float attachment fittings and belly skins on floatplane conversions. AD 2008-18-10 (fuel selector) applies to some models. Common wear items: nose gear shimmy damper, cowl flaps, and exhaust systems. Airframe corrosion is a concern on any 206 that has operated on floats or in coastal environments.
Market. 1970s 206 with mid-time engine: $80,000-$140,000. 206H (1998-2010): $200,000-$350,000. T206H with G1000: $350,000-$500,000. On amphibious floats: add $100,000-$200,000. Cessna 206 for sale listings move quickly — particularly float-equipped examples in the spring market.
Cessna 206H Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 206H is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 142 kt (263 km/h), a range of 840 nm (1,556 km), and a useful load of 1,400 lbs (635 kg).
12 Cessna 206H For Sale
Browse all 12 listings →There are currently 12 used Cessna 206H for sale, ranging from $360,000 to $651,769, with a median asking price of $525,000.
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Cessna 206H Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 206H cost? Used 206H prices: $360K – $651K, average $510K (median $525K), across 9 priced of 12 active listings.
Based on 8 priced listings.
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 206H 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.
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 a Used Cessna 206H
Every Cessna 206H faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $35,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna 206H
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Cessna 206H Inventory by Country
| United States | 103 |
| Canada | 18 |
| Australia | 6 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| France | 3 |
| Germany | 3 |
Cessna 206H Inventory by State
| Texas | 23 |
| Florida | 11 |
| California | 9 |
| Oregon | 4 |
| Arizona | 3 |
| Missouri | 3 |
| Arkansas | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 |
| South Carolina | 3 |
| Maine | 2 |
| Georgia | 2 |
| Idaho | 2 |
Cessna 206H by Price
| Under $200k | 14 |
| Under $300k | 30 |
| Under $500k | 59 |
Recently Sold Cessna 206H
| 1969 P206 | $160,000 |
| 2008 T206H | $589,000 |
| 1999 206H | $450,000 |
| 1981 T206H | $549,193 |
| 2021 T206HD | $830,000 |
| 1976 T206H | $39,734 |
Cessna 206H Safety Record
Across all 206H variants, 15 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1999–2015. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2015 | Redding, CA | Fatal (1) | The pilot's intentional descent into terrain. |
| Apr 04, 2015 | Honolulu, HI | Incident | A blown nose landing gear tire during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 21, 2014 | Philadelphia, PA | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Feb 08, 2009 | Quebradillas, PR | Fatal (6) | The pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break up while maneuvering in adver… |
| Dec 06, 2008 | Kalkaska, MI | Fatal (1) | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the instrument-flight-rules flight. Contributing… |
NTSB records 1999–2015. Includes all Cessna 206H variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.