Cessna Cessna 206 Stationair (likely U206 or 206H)

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Cessna 206 Stationair OK-LON on the ground in a skydiving configuration — a true workhorse for jump operators.

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Cessna 206 Stationair (likely U206 or 206H) C206

White with red and orange flame artwork, \'JUMP tandem\' branding

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Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

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Aviation History

The Cessna 206 series is renowned for rugged utility, often used for skydiving, bush flying, and utility roles. It is a workhorse in remote/rough field conditions.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare—thousands built (over 7,000 total 205/206/207 family).

Record Flights

Used extensively worldwide for remote area and adventure flights; popular for skydiving missions.

Safety & Events

Cessna 206s are generally reliable but have had several notable incidents mainly due to operations in rugged/exposed environments.

Future Outlook

Still in active production in modernized form; likely to remain operational for decades.

Specifications

Continental IO-520 (early) or Lycoming IO-540 (later variants)

Engine

10.97 meters

Wingspan

8.61 meters

Length

1,325 km

Range

260 km/h

Speed

6 (pilot 5 passengers) or configured for skydiving and specialty missions

Capacity

1,633 kg

MTOW

2.85 meters

Height

Approx. 300 hp (224 kW)

Thrust

Approx. 75-80 dB (not ICAO Chapter 4 compliant on older models)

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