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 and versatile aircraft, evolved from the 182, and is highly regarded as a stalwart for backcountry flying.
- It is characterized by big rear-loading doors, a large useful load, and respectable cross-country performance, serving well for personal transportation or as a backcountry air taxi.
- First flown in 1962, the 206 was reintroduced by Cessna after a production hiatus and remains in production today, with over 8,506 units built.
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