The Cessna 205, 206, and 207, known variously as the Skywagon, Super Skywagon, and Stationair is a development of the popular Cessna line of high-wing, single-engine piston aircraft used for general aviation. It was actually developed as a cheaper, fixed-gear alternative to the Cessna 210 Centurion, then the most expensive single-engine piston aircraft Cessna manufactured. Its powerful engine, rugged construction and relatively large cabin has made it a somewhat popular bush-plane, and Cessna touts it as "the sport-utility vehicle of the air." It is also often used for skydiving and other utility purposes. Alternatively, it can be fitted with luxury appointments for use as a personal air transport. The aircraft remains in production as of 2004.

Specifications (206H Stationair)

General Characteristics

• Crew: one, pilot
• Capacity: 5 passengers
• Length: 28 ft 3 in (8.62 m)
• Wingspan: 35 ft 10 in (10.92 m)
• Height: 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m)
• Wing area: 174 ft² (16.2 m²)
• Empty: 2,146 lb (974 kg)
• Loaded: lb ( kg)
• Maximum takeoff: 3,614 lb (1,640 kg)
• Powerplant: 1x Lycoming IO-540 -AC1A5, 300 BHP (224 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 147 mph (278 km/h)
• Range: miles ( km)
• Service ceiling: 16,000 ft (4,878 m)
• Rate of climb: 920 ft/min (280 m/min)
• Wing loading: lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
• Power/Mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)

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Designation sequence: 188 - 190 - 195 - 205 - 206 - 207 - 208 - 210 - 230