Aircraft Snapshot
- Airframe ClassSingle-Engine Piston
- Passenger Capacity6
- Max Range700 NM
- Normal Cruise Speed145 KTAS
- Useful Load1,600 lbs
Acquisition & Financing
- Est. Acquisition Cost (Used)$250,000 - $450,000
- Financing Profile / LiquidityHigh
Operating Costs
- EngineContinental IO-520
- Engine TBO1700 hrs
- Fuel Type100LL
- Fuel Efficiency16 GPH
- Direct Operating Cost$190 / hr
Financed Cost of Ownership
$3,019/mo
Estimated all-in monthly cost of ownership
- Financing Payment$2,227/mo
- Operating Cost (Est.)$792/mo
6.55% rate (Certified Piston), 15% down, 20-year term, 50 hrs/yr assumption.
Avionics
Legacy / Upgraded Glass
Ownership Analysis
The U206G Stationair, built from 1977 to 1986, is the classic six-seat utility version of the Cessna 206, powered by the Continental IO-520 (300 hp) with the type’s signature double cargo doors. It is one of the most versatile piston singles ever built, widely used for floats, backcountry flying, skydiving, and cargo as well as family travel.
Because so many 206Gs have lived working lives, airframe history matters more than calendar age: float and amphibian time, off-airport operations, and prior damage all show up in corrosion and structural inspection results. Most examples carry analog or partially upgraded panels, so avionics modernization is a common optional budget item.
The 206’s enduring utility demand keeps resale values firm, which gives lenders reasonable collateral confidence. Underwriting emphasizes logbook completeness, corrosion history, and how the aircraft has been used. Loan terms fall under the Certified Piston tier.
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