Cessna 206 U206 Super Skywagon / Stationair
The Cessna 206 U206 is a single-engine aircraft configured as a cantilever high-wing aircraft with a conventional tail. It features fixed gear and has a constant-speed propeller.
The six-seat Model 206 was introduced as a 1964 model and was built until 1986, when Cessna halted production of its single-engined product line. A total of 5,208 U206s had been produced.
Specifications
Exterior Dimensions
Wing span: 35 ft 10 in
Length: 28 ft 3 in
Height: 9 ft 4 in
Weights
Gross Weight: 3,300 lbs (1964-1965) 3,600 lbs (1966 and up)
Empty Weight: 1,760 lbs
Maximum Payload: 1,359 lbs
Fuel capacity: 65 gal (63 gallons useable) Long Range 84 gal (82 useable)
Engine
Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-520-A (1964-66) / IO-520-F (1966 and up)
Horsepower: 285 HP
Overhaul (HT): 1700 / 1900 Hrs
Years before overhaul: 12
Performance Specifications (1964-1966 Cessna 206, U206 and U206A)
| Horsepower: 285.00 | Gross Weight: 3,300 |
| Top Speed: 154 | Empty Weight: 1,760 |
| Cruise Speed: 144 | Fuel Capacity: 65 |
| Stall Speed (dirty): 52 | Range: 563 |
| Rate of Climb: 1,075 | Rate of Climb (One Engine): |
| Service Ceiling: 16,700 | Ceiling (One Engine): |
| Takeoff | Landing |
| Ground Roll: 675 | Ground Roll 735 |
| Takeoff Roll Over 50 ft: 1,265 | Landing Roll Over 50 ft: 1,340 |
Performance Specifications (1967-71 Cessna U206B,C,D,E)
| Horsepower: 300.00 | Gross Weight: 3,600 |
| Top Speed: 151 | Empty Weight: 1,725 |
| Cruise Speed: 143 | Fuel Capacity: 65 |
| Stall Speed (dirty): 53 | Range: 510 |
| Rate of Climb: 920 | Rate of Climb (One Engine): |
| Service Ceiling: 14,800 | Ceiling (One Engine): |
| Takeoff | Landing |
| Ground Roll: 900 | Ground Roll 735 |
| Takeoff Roll Over 50 ft: 1,780 | Landing Roll Over 50 ft: 1,395 |
History
The six-seat Model 206 was introduced as a 1964 model and was built until 1986, when Cessna halted production of its single-engined product line. It was then re-introduced in 1998 and remains in production in 2019.
There were many sub-variants, including the U206, P206 all certified to CAR3 standards and later 206H certified to FAR Part 23.
Design and development
The original 1964 model was the Model 206, a more streamlined version of the Model 205 which was produced from 1963-64. It was powered by a 285 hp Continental IO-520-A.
By 1965, Cessna responded to more demand for utility aircraft and created the U206, Super Skywagon. The “U” designation indicated “utility” and this model was equipped with a pilot side door and large clamshell rear door serving the back two rows of seats, allowing easy loading of oversized cargo. Intended as a flying pickup truck, the rear seats were optional. It also was powered by the Continental IO-520A 285 hp engine, but had redesigned wings and bigger flaps.
In 1966 the gross weight was increased to 3,600 lbs, however, the aircraft was still produced with the Continental IO-520A 285 hp engine which eventually was replaced with the 300 hp Continental IO-520-F in 1967. The 300 hp max was limited to 5 minutes.
From 1964 to 1969 the U206 was known as the “Super Skywagon”. From 1970 it was named the “Stationair”, a contraction of “Station Wagon of the Air”, which is a good description of the aircraft's intended role,
In 1972 ‘camber-lift' wings were added and the baggage compartment got a 7 in stretch. The ‘camber-lift', which were slight cuffed leading edges, improved low-speed handling with little effect to cruise speeds.
Performance Specifications (1972-76 Cessna U206F)
| Horsepower: 300.00 | Gross Weight: 3,600 |
| Top Speed: 151 | Empty Weight: 2,002 |
| Cruise Speed: 143 | Fuel Capacity: 92 |
| Stall Speed (dirty): 53 | Range: 510 |
| Rate of Climb: 920 | Rate of Climb (One Engine): |
| Service Ceiling: 14,800 | Ceiling (One Engine): |
| Takeoff | Landing |
| Ground Roll: 900 | Ground Roll 735 |
| Takeoff Roll Over 50 ft: 1,780 | Landing Roll Over 50 ft: 1,395 |
Aerodynamics were addressed in 1975 which streamlined wheel pants and improved cowl flaps. This boosted cruise speeds by 6 mph.
The aircraft was again renamed in 1979 to the Stationair 6, and bladder fuel tanks were replaced with wet wings.
Production of all versions of the U206 was halted in 1986 when Cessna stopped manufacturing all piston-engined aircraft. A total of 5,208 U206s had been produced.
Variants
Cessna 206
Original 206 model, six seats, powered by a Continental IO-520-A of 285 hp (213 kW), with a gross weight of 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) landplane, 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) seaplane and certified on 19 July 1963.
Cessna U206A
Six seats, powered by a Continental IO-520-A of 285 hp (213 kW), with a gross weight of 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) landplane, 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) seaplane, 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) skiplane and certified on 24 September 1965.
Cessna U206B
Six seats, powered by a Continental IO-520-F of 300 hp (224 kW), with a gross weight of 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) landplane, 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) seaplane, 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) skiplane and certified on 3 August 1966.
Cessna U206C
Six seats, powered by a Continental IO-520-F of 300 hp (224 kW), with a gross weight of 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) landplane, 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) seaplane, 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) skiplane and certified on 20 July 1967.
Cessna U206D
Six seats, powered by a Continental IO-520-F of 300 hp (224 kW), with a gross weight of 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) landplane, 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) seaplane, 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) skiplane and certified on 18 September 1968.
Cessna U206E
Six seats, powered by a Continental IO-520-F of 300 hp (224 kW), with a gross weight of 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) landplane, 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) seaplane, 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) skiplane and certified on 28 July 1969.
Cessna U206F
Six seats, powered by a Continental IO-520-F of 300 hp (224 kW), with a gross weight of 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) landplane, 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) seaplane, 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) skiplane and certified on 26 October 1971.
Cessna U206G
Six seats, powered by a Continental IO-520-F of 300 hp (224 kW), with a gross weight of 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) landplane, 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) seaplane and certified on 21 June 1976.
