Cessna TU206 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.
4 used Cessna TU206 aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 6-seat · $226K – $417K · updated 17 hours ago
About the Cessna TU206
The Cessna TU206 Turbo Stationair is a six-seat, turbocharged, single-engine utility aircraft. Burning approximately 15 gallons per hour, the turbo variant provides enhanced performance at high altitudes and hot temperatures. It appeals to bush pilots and utility operators in mountainous terrain where turbocharging is essential.
Cessna TU206 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna TU206 is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 148 kt (274 km/h), a range of 800 nm (1,482 km), and a useful load of 1,340 lbs (608 kg).
4 Cessna TU206 For Sale
There are currently 4 used Cessna TU206 for sale, ranging from $226,102 to $417,500, with a median asking price of $375,000.
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See how the Cessna TU206 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Cessna TU206 Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna TU206 cost? Used TU206 prices: $226K – $417K, average $348K (median $375K), across 4 priced of 4 active listings.
Based on 1 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 TU206 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 $379,000 (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 TU206
Every Cessna TU206 faces a mandatory 1,800-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 $38,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,800-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.
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Cessna TU206 Inventory by Country
| United States | 106 |
| Canada | 18 |
| Australia | 6 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| France | 3 |
| Germany | 3 |
Cessna TU206 Inventory by State
| Texas | 23 |
| Florida | 11 |
| California | 9 |
| Oregon | 4 |
| Arizona | 3 |
| Missouri | 3 |
| Arkansas | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 |
| South Carolina | 3 |
| Ohio | 3 |
| Maine | 2 |
| Georgia | 2 |
Cessna TU206 by Price
| Under $200k | 15 |
| Under $300k | 31 |
| Under $500k | 62 |
Recently Sold Cessna TU206
| 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 TU206 Safety Record
Across all TU206 variants, 170 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Pell City, AL | Minor | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Bocoa, Vaupés, OF | Fatal (4) | — |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Tecpan, | Fatal (3) | — |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Mitu, OF | Fatal (4) | — |
| Aug 01, 2025 | Ellsworth, ME | Incident | The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known deficiency of the floats, which resulted in an accumulation of… |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna TU206 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.