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 aircraft, evolved from the 182, known as a stalwart for backcountry flying.
- It features big rear-loading doors, a large useful load, and respectable cross-country performance, making it highly versatile.
- Serving as either a capacious personal plane or a backcountry air taxi, it blends practical utility with a "backcountry attitude."
- First flown in 1962, over 8,506 units have been built, and it remains in production, having been reintroduced after Cessna's piston production hiatus.
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