One of at least four planes that evolved from the 182, the 206 has, like the 185, become a stalwart of backcountry flying. With its big rear-loading doors, large useful load and respectable cross-country performance, the 206 can serve as a capacious personal transportation airplane with a backcountry attitude or backcountry air taxi with an attitude. Along with the 172 and 182, the 206 was one of three planes that were reintroduced when Cessna restarted piston production after its 10-year-long hiatus. First flight: 1962. Number built: More than 8,506. Status: In production.
Cessna 206 Stationair
Key Takeaways:
- The Cessna 206 is a robust utility aircraft, widely used for backcountry flying due to its large useful load and big rear-loading doors.
- Evolving from the 182, it provides respectable cross-country performance for both personal transportation and air taxi services.
- It was among the first models reintroduced when Cessna restarted piston production and remains in production today, with over 8,506 units built since its 1962 first flight.
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