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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
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
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
A year
LowTypicalHigh
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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