Cessna Cessna 172

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11 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

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Aircraft

Cessna 172 C172

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Registration

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

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Location

Kaikoura Airport

KBZ/NZKI

-42.4250, 173.6050

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Kaikoura Airport KBZ

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Aviation History

The Cessna 206 is a widely used utility aircraft for bush flying, skydiving, and air taxi operations. It is renowned for its ruggedness and versatility.

Fleet Rarity

Common, with thousands built and still in active use globally.

Safety & Events

The Cessna 206 series has a long and safe operational record, being favored for tourism (such as whale watching), search and rescue, and remote access.

Future Outlook

Still flying and in production (with newer models); likely to continue in service for years due to its utility.

Specifications

Continental IO-520-F (piston)

Engine

10.97 m

Wingspan

8.61 m

Length

1,313 km

Range

279 km/h

Speed

5-6 passengers

Capacity

1,633 kg

MTOW

2.85 m

Height

300 hp (224 kW)

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