Cessna 206 Stationair financing, specs & price
Cargo door, high useful load, utility king. Built 1964-present; Continental IO-520/IO-550 (285-310 hp); 6 seats; 150-knot cruise.
What a 206 Stationair costs to finance
Payment examples at three price points, using typical lender guidelines for single-engine aircraft and a 7.75% illustrative APR. Your rate depends on credit, loan size, term and the specific airplane.
| Example | Price | Down | Loan | Term | Payment @ 7.75% | Range @ 6.99–9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older / higher-time | $90,000 | 15% ($13,500) | $76,500 | 20 yrs | $628/mo | $593–$738 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $180,000 | 15% ($27,000) | $153,000 | 20 yrs | $1,256/mo | $1,185–$1,475 |
| Late / low-time | $400,000 | 15% ($60,000) | $340,000 | 20 yrs | $2,791/mo | $2,634–$3,279 |
Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Prices are typical asking ranges from our aircraft database — verify any specific airplane with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook and a pre-buy inspection. Not a quote or commitment to lend.
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206 Stationair specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Continental IO-520/IO-550 (285-310 hp)
- Production
- 1964-present
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise
- 150 kts
- Range
- 840 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 90 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 17 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $123
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.82
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 5.3 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $12,308
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a 206 Stationair
- Turbo models (T206/TU206) have higher mx costs
- Check total cycles and heavy-haul history
- Cargo ops may mean hard use—inspect carefully
- Insurance reflects utility/commercial use
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Cargo door hinges and seals
- Engine mount condition
- Landing gear attach points
- Fuel bladder condition
- Interior wear from cargo use
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Buying and owning a 206 Stationair
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesCessna 182 to 206 Upgrade: Six Seats, Insurance and Financing the Step
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesCessna 206 Stationair Buyer's Guide: Legacy U206 vs 206H, Utility History and Financing
- Cost of OwnershipLegacy Cessna U206/TU206 Cost of Ownership (1964–1986): Utility, Float and Backcountry Budget
- Cost of OwnershipCessna 206H/T206H Stationair Cost of Ownership: New-Production (1998+) Annual Budget
Cessna 206 Stationair financing FAQs
How much does a Cessna 206 Stationair cost?
Typical asking prices for a Cessna 206 Stationair run from about $90,000 for older or higher-time examples to $400,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $180,000. Engine time, avionics, damage history and paint/interior drive the spread — confirm with a Vref or Aircraft Bluebook valuation and a pre-buy inspection.
What is the monthly payment on a Cessna 206 Stationair?
At a $180,000 purchase price with 15% down ($27,000), a $153,000 loan over 20 years is about $1,256 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $1,185–$1,475 across the 6.99%–9.99% range lenders published as of September 2026. Principal and interest only.
How much down payment do I need for a Cessna 206 Stationair?
Plan on at least 15% down for a single-engine aircraft built after 1960. Twenty-year terms are generally available on loans of $75,000 or more.
What does a Cessna 206 Stationair cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 17 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $123 per hour, or about $0.82 per nautical mile at a 150-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Cessna 206 Stationair?
Usually, yes. Lenders finance piston singles without a fixed age limit, though pre-1960 aircraft may need a larger down payment and shorter term, and airframes over 10,000 hours are often excluded. Complete logbooks, AD compliance and a clean pre-buy matter more than the year on an older 206 Stationair.
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