
The Cessna 206 Stationair, often called the "station wagon of the air," became general aviation's premier six-seat utility aircraft for backcountry operations and cargo hauling. First flown in 1962, it is a high-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by a Continental IO-520 series engine, seating up to six passengers or carrying substantial cargo through its distinctive clamshell rear doors. With a wingspan of 36 feet and gross weight of 3,600 pounds, the 206 bridged the gap between smaller four-seat aircraft and expensive twin-engine planes. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, production has exceeded 8,500 units across all variants since 1964.
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| WRIGHT AIR SERVICE INC | 1979 | U20605017 | AK | A5A820 | |
| WRIGHT AIR SERVICE INC | 1976 | U20603547 | AK | AC1ADB |