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Cessna 206

55 Cessna 206 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1963–1982. Most are registered in CA, AK and WA.

Registered today
55
Years built
1963–1982
Seats
6
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

2 ADs match the Cessna 206 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011
  • 2008-10-02Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series…May 12, 2008

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Watch new ADs for the Cessna 206

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
43
Destroyed
13
Substantial damage
28
Minor damage
1
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 206 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 206 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Aug 10, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Prospect, ORN5152U
  • Nov 10, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Boise, IDN16HT
  • Aug 9, 2015Substantial damage · minor injuries · Titusville, FLN206DZ
  • Aug 2, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Pecos, TXN5033U
  • Aug 16, 2013Minor damage · fatal injuries · Brooklyn, IAN2070K

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

6 reports on Cessna 206 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. connecting rod1
  2. cylinder1
  3. engine1
  4. fitting1
  5. gauge1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
196311
196434
19651
19761
19822
Unknown6

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA6
AK5
WA5
MT4
TX4
CO3
FL3
ID3
NV3
MI2

Buyer checklist

2 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 206; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 43 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 206 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 6 service difficulty reports on Cessna 206 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Cessna 206 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
132 mph

206 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N10CC1964Salmon, IDJul 5, 2006
N16HT1964Boise, IDJun 24, 2013
N181DH1964Brush, COJul 13, 2010
N206DJ1963Harvard, ILJan 20, 2016
N206DZ—Parker, COJun 5, 2023
N206EZ1964Whittemore, MIAug 1, 2024
N206RH1964Tavares, FLFeb 2, 2026
N206SK1964Oklahoma City, OKMay 28, 2008
N206TD1964Missoula, MTSep 14, 2010
N206YA1965East Wenatchee, WAMay 12, 2023
N2070K1964Brookshire, TXJan 21, 2021
N360RJ1964Bozeman, MTSep 12, 2006
N5017U1963Wilmington, DESep 17, 2012
N5026U1963Edinburg, TXSep 25, 2013
N503MD1963Anchorage, AKJul 8, 2020
N5040U1963Natchitoches, LAFeb 8, 2024
N5058U1963San Diego, CAMay 8, 2014
N5062U1964Henderson, NVMar 6, 2015
N5072U1963Belgrade, MTFeb 19, 2020
N5088U1963Girdwood, AKOct 8, 2024
N5090U—Boulder City, NVOct 14, 2020
N5110U1964Wasilla, AKFeb 18, 2022
N5119U1964Boise, IDDec 16, 2025
N511PM1963Koloa, HIMar 10, 2014
N5127U—Lopez Island, WAAug 31, 2022

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