Cessna U206G Pre-Buy Checklist

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Full Cost Data

Purchase Price

$150K-$800K

Prebuy Items

ADs

Insurance

$5,985

per year (experienced)

Known Maintenance Issues

39 FAA Service Difficulty Reports (2015-2024)

System Z
11
Landing Gear
6
Powerplant
6
Hydraulics / Flight Controls
6
Control Systems
6

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reports (SDR). Higher counts may reflect fleet size.

Safety Record (NTSB)

Public incident data · 1982-2025

96

Total Incidents

95

Accidents

28

Fatal

275.1

Per 1K Fleet

Raw public data from NTSB. Not a safety grade. Compare with fleet size and hours flown.

Purchase Price by Year

1970-1979
$75K-$144K
1980-1989
$100K-$192K
1990-1999
$140K-$269K
2000-2009
$200K-$385K
2010-2019
$299K-$577K
2020-present
$499K-$962K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cessna U206G cost?

Typical purchase price: $150K-$800K

What should I check before buying a Cessna U206G?

Have a qualified A&P mechanic perform a thorough pre-buy inspection of the airframe, engine, avionics, and logbooks.

How much is insurance for a Cessna U206G?

Experienced pilots: $5,985-$7,315/year.

Are there any known issues with the Cessna U206G?

Check FAA airworthiness directives and type club resources for known issues.

Cost Summary

Purchase$150K-$800K
Annual Fixed$14,785/yr
Hourly Variable$196.00/hr
5-Year Total$322K-$1.1M

Insurance Estimates

New PPL$8,550-$12,350
Experienced$5,985-$7,315

Engine

ModelCONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES
Power285 HP
TBO3,500 hrs
Overhaul$280,000-$420,000

Disclaimer

This guide is for informational purposes only. Always hire a qualified A&P mechanic for a professional pre-buy inspection. Data sourced from FAA records and industry benchmarks.