Cessna 207 Skywagon
Cessna · United States · first flew 1968 · light aircraft
The Cessna 207 Skywagon is a stretched seven-seat development of the Cessna 206, offering greater passenger or cargo capacity for bush and commuter operations. It is particularly prevalent in Alaskan bush flying.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Stretched seven-seat Cessna 206 with extended fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Stretched seven-seat Cessna 206 with extended fuselage
- High-wing single with wide cabin door
- Used heavily in Alaska bush and commuter operations
Longer fuselage than the 206 with three rows of seats; the extra length and additional cabin windows are the primary distinguishing features over its predecessor. Standard high-wing Cessna strut-braced configuration.
Specifications
- The Cessna 207 Skywagon has a length of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.92 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 267 km/h (166 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + up to 6 passengers.
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History
Cessna introduced the 207 in 1969 as a direct stretch of the successful 206 Stationair, adding two fuselage frames to accommodate a seventh seat. It found immediate appeal with Alaskan commuter operators and bush pilots needing maximum capacity from a single-engine aircraft. The 207A Stationair 7 and turbocharged T207A continued the line through 1984.
Variants
Model 207, 207A Stationair 7, T207A (turbocharged). Many have been converted to turboprop power using Soloy or O&N conversions.
Where you'll see it
Very widely used by Alaskan bush and commuter operators; found throughout the Pacific Northwest, Canada, and remote areas of Africa and South America for passenger and cargo work.
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