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CESSNA T206H Model Guide

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Overview

CESSNA T206H is a six-seat, turbocharged piston single powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A rated 310 hp at 2,500 rpm. Standard maximum takeoff weight is 3,600 lb, and an STC supplement allows 3,789 lb. It carries 180 lb of baggage and 88 gal of usable fuel, and cruises at 164 kt at 20,000 ft.

  • Six seats and a 310 hp turbo Lycoming. Recommended TBO is 2,000 hr, so check engine time against it.
  • Standard max takeoff weight is 3,600 lb. The 3,789 lb STC needs supplement AFMS 55186-5 attached to the POH.
  • Payload with full fuel is listed at 815 lb, so check the loading before planning six people, full tanks and bags.
  • Service bulletin SEB-27-04 recommends relocating the elevator trim stop blocks. Check the logbooks for it.

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Document details

Type
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Model Guide
Year
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2026
File size
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49 KB
Copy found at
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sprinkle.com

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Wingspan (ft)
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36
Engine power (hp)
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310
Usable fuel (gal)
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88
Useful load (lb)
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1,343
Empty weight (lb)
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2,274
Fuel capacity (gal)
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92
Baggage capacity (lb)
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180

Performance

Rate of climb (fpm)
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1,050
Max level speed (kt)
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178
Service ceiling (ft)
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27,000
Landing over 50ft (ft)
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1,395
Takeoff over 50ft (ft)
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1,740
Landing ground roll (ft)
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735
Takeoff ground roll (ft)
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910
Cruise 75pct 20000ft (kt)
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164

V-speeds

VNE_KT
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182
VNO_KT
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149
VR_ROTATION_KT
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55
VFE_MAX_FLAP_KT
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140
VY_BEST_RATE_KT
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89
VX_BEST_ANGLE_KT
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69
VA_MANEUVERING_KT
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125
VS1_STALL_CLEAN_KT
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50

Weight & balance

Baggage max (lb)
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180
Cg aft limit (in)
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49.7
Max ramp weight (lb)
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3,617
Max landing weight (lb)
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3,600
Max takeoff weight (lb)
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3,600
Stc max ramp weight (lb)
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3,806
Stc max takeoff weight (lb)
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3,789
Cg forward limit 3789 lbs (in)
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44.1
About this document
How much can the CESSNA T206H carry?

CESSNA T206H seats 6 with a 180 lb baggage limit. Useful load is listed at 1,343 lb and payload with full fuel at 815 lb at the standard 3,600 lb weight.

Can the CESSNA T206H weight be increased?

CESSNA T206H maximum takeoff weight can be raised to 3,789 lb under STC SA09860AC. The supplement AFMS 55186-5 must be attached to the Pilot's Operating Handbook.

What range does the CESSNA T206H have?

The supplement for CESSNA T206H lists 527 NM at 75% power at 10,000 ft on 87 gal usable fuel, with a 45 minute reserve. Max range at 10,000 ft is listed at 676 NM.

What is the CESSNA T206H Model Guide?

The CESSNA T206H Model Guide is a model guide for the CESSNA T206H, dated 2026.

What year was the CESSNA T206H Model Guide published?

The CESSNA T206H Model Guide — the CESSNA T206H model guide on file — is dated 2026.

How rare is it?
3,897CESSNA T206H registered worldwide · 3,870 active

Common. More common than 99% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
4/7

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Performance

Published at standard weight: ground roll 910 ft, 1,740 ft over a 50-ft obstacle, climb 1,050 fpm, service ceiling 27,000 ft, max level speed 178 kt at 17,000 ft. At 75% power, best economy, 20,000 ft: 164 kt for 3.5 hr at 19 gph. The 3,789 lb supplement lists 960 fpm and a 26,000 ft ceiling.

Weights and loading

Standard ramp weight is 3,617 lb and takeoff and landing weight are 3,600 lb. With the STC: ramp 3,806 lb, takeoff 3,789 lb, landing 3,600 lb. Baggage limit is 180 lb. At 3,789 lb the forward CG limit is 44.1 in aft of datum (33.0 in at 2,500 lb or less) and the aft limit is 49.7 in.

What to check

SEB-27-04 (Dec 11, 2018) covers T206H serials T20608001 thru T20608953. It is recommended at the next 100-hour or 12-month inspection. Production airplanes T20608954 and on have the equivalent. Confirm the log entry, and whether the 3,789 lb STC supplement is aboard if the higher weight is used.

Safety notes

  • Yellow arc is 149-182 KIAS: smooth air only. Red line is 182 KIAS. Maneuvering speed at 3789 lb is 125 KIAS.
  • Best glide is 82 KIAS at 3789 lb. Altitude loss in a stall recovery may be as much as 400 feet.
  • Short-field obstacle speed is 76 or 71 KIAS depending on serial number and whether MK206-34-10 or SB09-34-11 is incorporated.

Full document text

CESSNA T206H Model Guide CESSNA T206H is a six-seat, turbocharged piston single powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A rated 310 hp at 2,500 rpm. Standard maximum takeoff weight is 3,600 lb, and an STC supplement allows 3,789 lb. It carries 180 lb of baggage and 88 gal of usable fuel, and cruises at 164 kt at 20,000 ft. • Six seats and a 310 hp turbo Lycoming. Recommended TBO is 2,000 hr, so check engine time against it. • Standard max takeoff weight is 3,600 lb. The 3,789 lb STC needs supplement AFMS 55186-5 attached to the POH. • Payload with full fuel is listed at 815 lb, so check the loading before planning six people, full tanks and bags. • Service bulletin SEB-27-04 recommends relocating the elevator trim stop blocks. Check the logbooks for it. Performance Published at standard weight: ground roll 910 ft, 1,740 ft over a 50-ft obstacle, climb 1,050 fpm, service ceiling 27,000 ft, max level speed 178 kt at 17,000 ft. At 75% power, best economy, 20,000 ft: 164 kt for 3.5 hr at 19 gph. The 3,789 lb supplement lists 960 fpm and a 26,000 ft ceiling. Weights and loading Standard ramp weight is 3,617 lb and takeoff and landing weight are 3,600 lb. With the STC: ramp 3,806 lb, takeoff 3,789 lb, landing 3,600 lb. Baggage limit is 180 lb. At 3,789 lb the forward CG limit is 44.1 in aft of datum (33.0 in at 2,500 lb or less) and the aft limit is 49.7 in. What to check SEB-27-04 (Dec 11, 2018) covers T206H serials T20608001 thru T20608953. It is recommended at the next 100-hour or 12-month inspection. Production airplanes T20608954 and on have the equivalent. Confirm the log entry, and whether the 3,789 lb STC supplement is aboard if the higher weight is used. Safety notes: • Yellow arc is 149-182 KIAS: smooth air only. Red line is 182 KIAS. Maneuvering speed at 3789 lb is 125 KIAS. • Best glide is 82 KIAS at 3789 lb. Altitude loss in a stall recovery may be as much as 400 feet. • Short-field obstacle speed is 76 or 71 KIAS depending on serial number and whether MK206-34-10 or SB09-34-11 is incorporated.