Cessna Turbo Stationair

The turbocharged utility aircraft built for high-altitude versatility.

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C206 1964–Present Active $710,000 (2019)

The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a turbocharged development of the 206 family. Designed for improved performance at altitude, it serves private and utility operators. The aircraft remains part of Cessna’s piston lineup.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Lycoming TIO-540-Aj1A
Engine type
Piston
Power
310 hp · 231 kW
Avionics
GARMIN G1000 NXi
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
6
Crew
—
Cabin width
3 ft 6 in  ·  1.07 m
Cabin height
4 ft 3 in  ·  1.30 m
Cabin length
12 ft 2 in  ·  3.70 m
Exterior length
28 ft 3 in  ·  8.60 m
Tail height
9 ft 2 in  ·  2.80 m
Fuselage diameter
3 ft 7 in  ·  1.10 m
Wing span
36 ft 0 in  ·  10.97 m
Baggage volume
11 ft³  ·  0.3 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
3,800 lb  ·  1,700 kg
Max landing weight
3,600 lb  ·  1,650 kg
Max payload
1,250 lb  ·  550 kg
Fuel capacity
90 gal · 300 L · 300 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
161 kt  ·  185 mph  ·  298 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
57 kt  ·  66 mph  ·  106 km/h
Range
703 nm  ·  810 mi  ·  1,300 km
Fuel burn
7.64 nm/gal  ·  3.74 km/L
Ceiling
26,000 ft  ·  7,900 m
Rate of climb
1,060 ft/min  ·  5 m/s
Takeoff distance
1,970 ft  ·  600 m
Landing distance
1,390 ft  ·  430 m
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Cessna Turbo 206H Stationair ‘N687MC’

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Operational Context

Cessna Turbo Stationair — turbocharged piston utility aircraft

The Turbo Stationair entered service as an enhanced variant of the 206 series. It retains the high-wing configuration and rugged fixed landing gear. Turbocharging improves climb and cruise performance in thinner air.

Powered by a turbocharged Lycoming piston engine producing approximately 310 horsepower, the Turbo Stationair cruises at around 160 knots (296 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 3,600 pounds (1,633 kg). The cabin seats up to six occupants.

The Turbo Stationair is widely used in mountainous and remote regions. Its versatility supports passenger, cargo, and special missions. The model continues to operate globally.