Cessna 205 / 206 Stationair
Cessna · United States · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Cessna 205 and its successor the 206 Stationair are single-engine high-wing utility aircraft widely used for bush flying, skydiving, air ambulance, and light cargo operations. The broad cabin and large cargo door make it one of the most versatile single-engine aircraft ever produced.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Deep flat-sided fuselage with large rear cargo/passenger door |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine high-wing six-seat utility aircraft with wide cabin door
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage with wheel fairings
- Deep flat-sided fuselage with large rear cargo/passenger door
The high straight wing, fixed gear, deep slab-sided fuselage, and large aft passenger/cargo door distinguish the 206 family; smaller than a Cessna Caravan but with the same high-wing utility look.
Specifications
- The Cessna 205 / 206 Stationair has a length of 8.61 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.92 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 282 km/h (175 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Introduced in 1962 as the 205 and refined into the 206 in 1964, the Stationair has been in continuous production (with breaks) for over six decades. It is particularly popular in Alaska, Africa, and island communities where short unprepared strips demand robust, capacious aircraft.
Variants
The 205 was the initial model; the U206 Stationair added a cargo door; the turbocharged T206 and T206H extend high-altitude performance. A turboprop Soloy conversion exists.
Where you'll see it
Operated worldwide by private owners, charter operators, missionary aviation groups, and police forces; in continuous production and extremely common.
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