CESSNA “STATIONAIR 8” / “SKYWAGON”207

1969 to 86

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cessna Model 207 Stationair is offered in 7- or 8-seat configurations, featuring a 31-foot, 9-inch fuselage providing 165 cubic feet of space for cargo or passengers.
  • It is powered by a 285-hp Continental engine (IO-520F or turbocharged TSIO-520G), delivering 300-310 hp for takeoff.
  • Turbocharged models offer enhanced performance with higher top speeds (196 mph vs. 173 mph), greater cruise speeds, and a significantly higher ceiling of 26,000 feet compared to 13,300 feet for naturally aspirated versions.
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STANDARD DATA: (Stationair 8) Seats 8. Gross wt. 3,800. Empty wt. 2,110. Fuel capacity 61-80. Engine 285-hp fuel-injected Continental (300 hp at takeoff).
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 173. Cruise mph 165. Stall mph 67. Initial climb rate 810. Ceiling 13,300. Range 403-604. Takeoff distance (50′) 1,970. Landing distance (50′) 1,500.

STANDARD DATA: (Turbo Stationair 8) Seats 8. Gross wt. 3,800. Empty wt. 2,183. Fuel capacity 61-80. Engine 285-hp turbocharged Continental (310 hp at takeoff).
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 196. Cruise mph 185. Stall mph 67. Initial climb rate 885. Ceiling 26,000. Range 345-547. Takeoff distance (50′) 1,860. Landing distance (50′) 1,500.

STANDARD DATA: (Stationair 7) Seats 7. Gross wt. 3,800. Empty wt. 2,076. Fuel capacity 61-80. Engine 285-hp Continental (300 hp at takeoff).
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 173. Cruise mph 165. Stall mph 67. Initial climb rate 810. Ceiling 13,300. Range 449-650. Takeoff distance (50′) 1,970. Landing distance (50′) 1,500.

STANDARD DATA: (Turbo Stationair 7) Seats 7. Gross wt. 3,800. Empty wt. 2,157. Fuel capacity 61-80. Engine 285-hp turbocharged Continental (310 hp at takeoff).
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 196. Cruise mph 185. Stall mph 67. Initial climb rate 885. Ceiling 26,000. Range 403-604. Takeoff distance (50′) 1,860. Landing distance (50′) 1,500.

Cessna seemed willing to go to any length to sell airplanes. The company went to a length of 31 feet, 9 inches on the Model 207. The 165 cubic feet of fuselage can accommodate almost a ton of cargo or a starting basketball team and two substitutes. Power is the Continental 10-520F equipped with fuel injection to deliver 300 hp for takeoff and 285 hp max continuous. The Turbo model is outfitted with the TSIO-52OG and delivers the same power for takeoff and continuous flight.

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