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Single-Engine Piston

1978 Cessna 206

🕒 Listed 2 months ago
$240,000
fyiEstimate $373,000–$382,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Cessna 206 series listings ($370,500), then adjusts for:

  • Year +0 vs comparable listings -0.8%
  • Modern GPS navigator (62% of comps) +1.8%
  • Autopilot (50% of comps) +0.9%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1978
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Continental TSIO-520-M engine
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Overview

Make / ModelCessna 206
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time—
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 530
Avionics / Nav / com radioKing KX 155
Avionics / ADFKR87
Avionics / DMEKN64
Garmin GPS Autopilot

Description

The 1978 Cessna TU206G Turbo is a high-performance, six-seat, single-engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear, frequently utilized for heavy hauling and cargo operations. Equipped with a 310 hp Continental TSIO-520-M engine. Highlights: . Interior & Exterior Redone in 2019. EDM 700 Engine Monitoring

Modifications

Back Loading aircraft photo 4 Photos $240,000 Ex VAT 1978 Cessna 206 7,068 Total Hours South Africa Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Feb 27, 2026 Seller Paragraph Seller Absolute Aviation Aircraft Sales Location Lanseria, ZA The 1978 Cessna TU206G Turbo is a high-performance, six-seat, single-engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear, frequently utilized for heavy hauling and cargo operations. Equipped with a 310 hp Continental TSIO-520-M engine. Highlights: Interior & Exterior Redone in 2019 EDM 700 Engine Monitoring Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 7,068 Total Hours Engines Loc. Make Model TSN STOH C Continental Continental TSIO-520M 2,260 671 TBO: 1,600 Hrs, Date Last Overhauled: 27/07/2006, Time Remaining to Next Overhaul: 929.2 Hrs Propellers Loc. Make Model TSOH C McCauley D3A34C402-B 294 TBO: 2,400 Hrs, Date Last Overhauled: 27/10/2016 Avionics Garmin 530: GPS EDM 700: Engine Monitoring Bendix King KMA: Audio Panel Bendix King KX155: NAV/COMM 1 & 2 Bendix King KN64: DME Bendix King KR87: ADF NAV-O-matic Autopilot Interior No. of Passengers: 1 Pilots + 5 Pax Black Leather Interior Refurbished in 2019 Exterior Overall White with Red & Black Accents Last Painted in 2019 Contact Information Tel: +(27) 011 5483000 Hangar 1, Lanseria International Airport, Lanseria, South Africa 1748 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By Absolute Aviation Aircraft Sales Location Lanseria, ZA Website Visit website Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from Absolute Aviation Aircraft Sales Finance Calculator $1,780 Est. monthly payment Down payment 20% · $48,000 Loan term 15 years Interest rate 7.50% Loan amount $192,000 Total interest $128,375 View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 750Xi

A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 206

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 206 (not this specific airframe).

$30,132annual budget · 111 hrs/yr
$134variable cost / hour
$0.93cost per nm
15.0gph fuel burn
$218,452avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $373,000–$382,500

Performance & dimensions

Range563 nm
Cruise speed144 kts · 166 mph
Takeoff / landing675.0 / 735.0

About this plane

Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 206 seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.

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