CessnaCertified · Fixed-wing · United States
U206A
- Seats
- 6 6
- Power
- 300 hp224 kW
- Cruise
- 142 kt262 km/h
- US register
- 22 aircraft22 aircraft
About the U206A
The Textron Aviation U206A is a single-engine, fixed-gear general aviation aircraft featuring a spacious cabin layout that accommodates multiple occupants. Its rugged construction and powerful engine make it a popular utility and bush plane, well suited for personal transport, aerial photography, skydiving, and commercial air service.
Developed from the retractable-gear Cessna 210 by the Cessna Aircraft Company, this aircraft family has seen thousands of units produced over several decades of continuous manufacturing. The aircraft can also be fitted with skis or floats for amphibious operations, cementing its reputation as a versatile workhorse of the air.
Engines fitted
21 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental IO-520 | 285 hp | 21 |
The U206A is a variant of the Cessna U206. Other variants: U206 Super Skywagon, U206B, U206C, U206E, U206F, U206G.
U206A running costs
$282 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $9,815 | $12,546 | $14,694 |
| Oil | $228 | $285 | $370 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $3,333 | $3,958 | $5,192 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $20,293 | $28,172 | $36,106 |
| Per hour | $203 | $282 | $361 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental IO-520-A
- Power
- 285 hp
- Overhaul
- 1,900 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 13.0 – 16.4 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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