1980 CESSNA U206 AMPHIBIAN
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Cessna 206 series listings ($389,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Engine time -474 hr vs comps +3.8%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (14% of comps) +9.3%
- Autopilot (57% of comps) +0.8%
- ADS-B (29% of comps) +1.9%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 206 FAA-registered +3.4%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna U206 AMPHIBIAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 153 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Transponder | Aeroantenna AT130 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275, GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA35C |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69A |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | April 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Exceptional turnkey, heavily upgraded U206 amphib. New Summit Aviation/Atlantic Aero IO-550-N engine 310hp, new full glass cockpit, new REVERSIBLE MT prop, new UV-blocking windscreen/windows. $400k spent in past 2 years. All logs digital and tracked in Crewchief Systems. One of only two 206's with an IO-550-N and reversible prop in existence. Never been on saltwater- logs back to the factory.
Modifications
Vortex generators Wipline 3730
Avionics
PFD: Garmin G500TXi with synthetic vision LRU kit GMU44B Integrated AHRS MFD: Garmin GTN 750 xi w/ voice command GMA35C remote audio panel with Bluetooth Garmin GNC 215 Nav/comm Garmin GTX 345 GDL 69A GI 275 AD AHRS backup all-in-one Autopilot: Garmin GFC 500 Trim switch and autopilot disconnect on pilot and copilot yokes GA37 XM/WAAS ANTENNA FLIGHTSTREAM 510 JPI EDM 900 Midcontinent CH93MAX clock with USB A and C charging ports Two GSB 15, Type-A/Type-C charging ports- one in each rear row LEMO and standard headphone plugs for each seat ($130k in avionics and install by Sarasota Avionics)
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | U206 AMPHIBIAN |
| Registration # | N171RS |
| Serial Number | U20605558 |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | West Palm Beach |
| Total Time | 3,039 |
| Number of Seats | 6 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO550N |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 310 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 153 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 2200 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MT |
|---|
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | PFD: Garmin G500TXi with synthetic vision LRU kit GMU44B Integrated AHRS MFD: Garmin GTN 750 xi w/ voice command GMA35C remote audio panel with Bluetooth Garmin GNC 215 Nav/comm Garmin GTX 345 GDL 69A GI 275 AD AHRS backup all-in-one Autopilot: Garmin GFC 500 Trim switch and autopilot disconnect on pilot and copilot yokes GA37 XM/WAAS ANTENNA FLIGHTSTREAM 510 JPI EDM 900 Midcontinent CH93MAX clock with USB A and C charging ports Two GSB 15, Type-A/Type-C charging ports- one in each rear row LEMO and standard headphone plugs for each seat ($130k in avionics and install by Sarasota Avionics) |
Additional Equipment
| Float Type | Amphibious |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Wipline 3730 |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Vortex generators |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual completed April 2026 |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna U206A
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna U206A (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 555 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 142 kts · 163 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 910.0 / 735.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The U206A seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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