Aircraft Snapshot
- Airframe ClassSingle-Engine Piston
- Passenger Capacity8
- Max Range600 NM
- Normal Cruise Speed140 KTAS
- Useful Load1,700 lbs
Acquisition & Financing
- Est. Acquisition Cost (Used)$150,000 - $350,000
- Financing Profile / LiquidityMedium
Operating Costs
- EngineContinental IO-520
- Engine TBO1700 hrs
- Fuel Type100LL
- Fuel Efficiency16 GPH
- Direct Operating Cost$190 / hr
Financed Cost of Ownership
$2,390/mo
Estimated all-in monthly cost of ownership
- Financing Payment$1,598/mo
- Operating Cost (Est.)$792/mo
6.61% rate (Certified Piston), 15% down, 20-year term, 50 hrs/yr assumption.
Avionics
Legacy / VFR
Ownership Analysis
The Cessna 207, built from 1969 to 1984 and sold in its later years as the Stationair 8, is a stretched 206 with room for up to eight occupants, powered by the Continental IO-520 (300 hp). It is a favorite of air taxi, bush, and cargo operators, particularly in Alaska and other remote regions.
Because most 207s have seen commercial or utility service, total time, cycles, corrosion, and structural repair history deserve close attention. Parts support benefits from commonality with the 206 family, but the smaller 207 fleet means fewer direct comparables.
Lenders will focus on prior use (Part 135 history is common), logbook completeness, and airframe condition. Values are supported by steady utility demand, and loan terms fall under the Certified Piston tier.
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