Cessna 206

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The Cessna 206 is a single-engine general aviation plane featuring fixed landing gear and utilized in both commercial air service and personal aviation. Its combination of a powerful engine, robust construction, and large cabin makes it a popular choice for bush planes. Cessna refers to the aircraft as "the sport-utility vehicle of the air." It is also used for activities like aerial photography, skydiving, and other utility purposes. The plane can be equipped with floats, amphibious floats, or skis; alternatively, it can be fitted with luxury features for personal air transport use. The aircraft has a crew of one and can carry five passengers. It measures 28 ft 3 in (8.61 m) in length, with a wingspan of 36 ft 0 in (10.97 m), height of 9 ft 3½ in (2.83 m), and wing area of 175.5 ft² (16.30 m²). The airfoil is NACA 2412 (modified). Its empty weight is 2,176 lb (987 kg) with a maximum takeoff weight of 3,600 lb (1,632 kg). It runs on a Lycoming IO-540-AC1A air-cooled flat-six engine delivering 300 hp (224 kW). The aircraft's top speed is 174 mph (151 knots, 280 km/h) at sea level, cruising at 163 mph (142 knots, 263 km/h) at an altitude of 6,200 ft (1,890 m). Its stall speed is 63 mph (54 knots, 100 km/h), and it has a range of 840 mi (730 nmi, 1,352 km). The service ceiling is 15,700 ft (4,785 m) with a rate of climb of 988 ft/min (5.0 m/s). A photo of the original aircraft is provided for comparison.