Cessna 206 The Cessna 205 , 206 , and 207 , known variously as the Super Skywagon , Skywagon , Stationair , and Super Skylane are a family of single engine , general aviation aircraft with fixed landing gear used in commercial air service and also for personal use . The family was originally developed from the popular retractable - gear Cessna 210 and is produced by Cessna . The line ' s combination of a powerful engine , rugged construction and a large cabin has made these aircraft popular bush plane s . Cessna describes the 206 as " the sport - utility vehicle of the air . " These airplanes are also used for aerial photography , skydiving and other utility purposes . They can also be equipped with floats , amphibious floats and skis . Alternatively , they can be fitted with luxury appointments for use as a personal air transport . Between the start of production in 1962 and 2006 the total Cessna 205 , 206 and 207 production has been 8509 aircraft so far . Development . Cessna 205 . The Cessna 205 was introduced late in 1962 as a 1963 model year . The six - seat aircraft was essentially a Cessna 210 with fixed landing gear and with changes to the crew and passenger door arrangement and was officially designated by Cessna as a " Model 210 - 5 " . The 205 retained the early 210 ’ s engine cowling bulge , originally where the 210 stowed its nosewheel on retraction . This distinctive cowling was made more streamlined on the later Cessna 206 . The 205 is powered by a Continental IO - 470 - S engine producing . The 205 was only produced in two model years - 1963 and 1964 before being replaced in production by the Cessna 206 . A total of 576 Cessna 205s were produced . Cessna 206 . The six - seat Model 206 was introduced as a 1964 model and was built until 1986 , when Cessna halted production of its single - engine product line . It was then re - introduced in 1998 and remains in production in 2013 . There were many sub - variants , including the U206 , P206 all certified to CAR3 standards and later 206H certified to FAR Part 23 . The total Model 206 production between 1964 and 2004 was 6581 aircraft . Cessna U206 . The original 1964 model was the U206 , powered by a Continental IO - 520 - A . The “ U ” designation indicated “ utility ” and this model was equipped with a pilot side door and large clamshell rear door serving the back two rows of seats , allowing easy loading of over - sized cargo . There was a TU206 turbocharged version powered by the Continental TSIO - 520 - C engine producing . After 1967 the turbo TU206 was powered by a TSIO - 520 - F of ( the extra were obtained by turning the engine at a higher rpm , and was only allowed for five minutes . Due to the large propeller diameter , the additional engine speed meant that the propeller tips were pushed to transonic speeds , which required much more power . From 1964 to 1969 the U206 was known as the “ Super Skywagon ” . From 1970 it was named the “ Stationair ” , a contraction of “ Station Wagon of the Air ” , which is a good description of the aircraft ' s intended role . Sub - variants were designated U206 to U206G . In 1977 the U206 had its engine upgraded to a Continental IO - 520 - F of ( continuous rating , obtained at a lower speed than the previous IO - 520 - F ) and the TU206 powerplant was changed to the TSIO - 520 - M producing . Production of all versions of the U206 was halted in 1986 when Cessna stopped manufacturing all piston engine aircraft . A total of 5208 U206s had been produced . Cessna P206 . 1965 saw the P206 added to the line . In this case the “ P ” stood for “ people ” , as the P206 had passenger doors similar to the Cessna 210 , from which it was derived , on both sides . The P206 was produced from 1965 to 1970 and was powered by a Continental IO - 520 - A of . There was a turbocharged model designated TP206 which was powered by a Continental TSIO - 520 - A also of . 647 P206s were produced under the name “ Super Skylane ” which made it sound like a version of the Cessna 182 , which it was not . Sub - variants were designated P206 to P206E . Cessna 206H . After a production hiatus of twelve years , Cessna started manufacturing a new version of the venerable 206 in 1998 , with the introduction of the newly certified 206H . The “ H ” model is generally similar to the previous U206 configuration , with a pilot entry door and a rear double clamshell door for access to the middle and back seats . The " H " is marketed under the name " Stationair " . The 206H is powered by a Lycoming IO - 540 - AC1A powerplant producing . The turbocharged T206H is powered by a Lycoming TSIO - 540 - AJ1A engine of . Even though the Cessna 206H is certified as a six seat aircraft in its country of origin , the Canadian aviation regulator , Transport Canada has only certified it to carry five people in Canada . This is due to concerns about passenger egress through the rear clamshell door with the flaps extended . Cessna addressed one part of this problem early on , after a flight - test aircraft was damaged when the pilot extended the flaps while taxiing , and his passenger had the clamshell door open ( for ventilation ; it was a hot summer day ) . A switch was added to the flap actuation circuit which disabled the flaps when the doors were open . The other part of the problem is that if the flaps are already down , the passenger must perform the complicated procedure of opening the front part as far as possible ( about ) then open the rear door and restow the rear door handle . This then gives enough clearance to open the rear part of the door . Both the 206H and the T206H remain in production in 2013 . By the end of 2004 Cessna had produced 221 206Hs and 505 T206Hs , for a total production of 726 " H " models . Cessna has indicated that they do not intend to produce a P206 - configuration aircraft in the future , due to lack of market demand . Cessna 207 . The Model 207 was a seven and later eight seat development of the 206 , achieved by stretching the design further to allow space for more seats . The nose section was extended 18 " by adding a constant - section nose baggage compartment between the passenger compartment and the engine firewall ; the aft section was extended by 44 " by inserting a constant - area section in the fuselage area just aft of the aft wing attach point . Thus the propeller ' s ground clearance was unaffected by the change ( the nosewheel had moved forward the same distance as the propeller ) , but the tail moved aft relative to the mainwheel position , which made landing ( without striking the tailskid on the runway ) a greater challenge . The move gave that airplane a larger turning radius , since the distance between mainwheels and nosewheel increased by but the nosewheel ' s maximum allowed deflection was not increased . The 207 was introduced as a 1969 model featuring a Continental IO - 520 - F engine of . A turbocharged version was equipped with a TSIO - 520 - G of the same output . At the beginning of production the model was called a Cessna 207 “ Skywagon ” , but in 1977 the name was changed to “ Stationair 7 ” . 1977 also saw a change in engine on the turbocharged version to a Continental TSIO - 520 - M producing – the same engine used in the TU206 of the same vintage . The 207 added a seat in 1980 and was then known as the “ Stationair 8 ” . Production of the 207 was completed in 1984 , just two years before U206 production halted . A total of 626 Cessna 207s were manufactured . The Cessna Model 207 has been popular with air taxi companies , particularly on short runs where its full seating capacity could be used . Very few of these aircraft have seen private use . Modifications . In April 2007 Thielert announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency had granted a Supplemental Type Certificate ( STC ) for conversion of Cessna 206s to the Thielert V - 8 diesel powerplant . The STC allows conversion of the following models : U206F and TU206F with the powerplant , and the U206G , TU206G , 206H and T206H with the version . This modification does not require any changes to the engine cowling . In May 2008 , Thielert entered insolvency proceedings , so the future availability of this diesel conversion is uncertain . Soloy Aviation Solutions offers a turboprop conversion for some 206 / 207 models based on the Allison C20S engine / gearbox package . However , extensive engine cowl modifications are required . Atlantic Aero offers an FAA STC conversion to the Continental IO - 550 powerplant . No cowl modifications are required . Both Kenmore Air ( Edo floats ) and Wipaire ( Wipline floats ) offer seaplane conversions . Operators . Civil . The aircraft is popular with air charter companies and small cargo air carriers , and is operated by private individuals and companies . One of the largest Cessna 207 operators is Yute Air Alaska , which has a fleet of 12 aircraft .