Cessna 206H Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston single is the high-end price band — typically modern composite singles (Cirrus SR22/SR22T from mid-2000s+), late-model Bonanza or Mooney with full glass, low-time airframes with current engine status and full mandate compliance. Highest acquisition cost in piston class but lowest pre-buy discovery risk.
The Cessna 206H is the modern, normally-aspirated Stationair — the post-1998 restart of the 206 utility line, built with a 300-hp Lycoming IO-540 and the same big cargo door and six-seat hauling mission as the classic 206. It is the non-turbo counterpart to the T206H: simpler and cheaper to own, and the right pick when most of your flying is at lower density altitudes where you do not need the turbo's high-and-hot climb. For mountain, float or high-elevation work, the turbocharged T206H is worth the added cost.
6 used Cessna 206H aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 6-seat · Used median asking $525,000 · updated 13 hours ago
Cessna 206H Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 206H 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).
Cessna 206H for Sale
Cessna 206H asking prices range from $320,000 to $979,000, with a median of $525,000.
Cessna 206H 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 |
| 206 | 1964–1986 | 6 | 142 kts (263 km/h) | 840 nm (1,556 km) | 1,400 lbs (635 kg) | $131K – $599K | Choose the 206 / U206 for the classic six-seat utility hauler with double cargo doors — the default Stationair. Choose the T206 / TU206 turbo for high-altitude or high-density-altitude operations. Choose the 207 if you need maximum seats and cabin length and can accept slightly lower performance. | 15 |
| 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 |
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How much does a Cessna 206H cost? Used 206H prices: $320K – $979K, average $525K (median $525K), across 17 priced of 6 active 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.
The 206H is modern-Stationair ownership: a 300-hp Lycoming IO-540 with the same big-cabin utility wear as the classic 206. Costs track usage — utility and float work are demanding — so cargo-door, firewall and engine condition lead the pre-buy. Simpler than the turbo T206H, but still a big-bore single, so engine time is the main value driver.
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 $399,000 (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
Buying a Cessna 206H comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna 206H
About the Cessna 206H
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Cessna 206H Inventory by Country
| United States | 16 |
| Canada | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
Cessna 206H Inventory by State
| Texas | 28 |
| Florida | 16 |
| California | 9 |
| Oregon | 4 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| Idaho | 4 |
| Arkansas | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 |
| Arizona | 3 |
| Missouri | 3 |
| Alaska | 3 |
| Georgia | 3 |
Cessna 206H by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 20 |
| Under $300k | 40 |
| Under $500k | 73 |
Recently Sold Cessna 206H
| 1999 206H | $450,000 |
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| Cessna Citation I | 12 |
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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.
15
Total Events
8
Incidents
1
Serious
5
Fatal
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.