Cessna 206 Stationair
The Cessna 206 Stationair is a rugged, high-wing single-engine aircraft built for hauling heavy loads of passengers or cargo rather than for speed or efficiency. Its large rear double cargo doors, unusual for a light aircraft, make it easy to load bulky freight or, with the seats removed, groups of skydivers. That combination of payload and simple, forgiving handling has made it a favourite for bush flying, skydiving operations, and utility work worldwide. It remains in production today, one of the longest-running aircraft in Cessna's lineup.
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The Cessna 206 Stationair's large rear double cargo doors, unusual for a light aircraft, make loading bulky freight or skydivers easy.
Specifications
| Length | 8.6 m (28 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Height | 2.9 m (10 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 5 |
| Persons on board | 6 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.6 t |
| Range | 730 NM (1,352 km) |
| Maximum speed | 151 kt (280 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 55 kt (102 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 15,700 ft (4,785 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Rate of climb | 988 ft/min (5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 542 m (1,778 ft) |
| Landing distance | 425 m (1,394 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 330 l |
| Engines | IO-540-AC1A |
| Units built | 8,509 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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