Cessna 206 vs Cessna P210
The Cessna P210 (pressurised six-seat retractable, ~210+ kt with turbo) is the pressurised variant of the 210 Centurion; the 206 (unpressurised six-seat fixed-gear, ~140-150 kt) is the utility six-seater.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 160
- Median asking
- $470,636
- Range
- $171,175–$898,750
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 63
- Source marketplaces
- 20
- Model years available
- 1962–2026
- For sale now
- 25
- Median asking
- $557,500
- Range
- $207,750–$956,175
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 1978–1982
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Generations Breakdown
Per-generation specs — engine/weight/performance differ materially across production eras.
Per-era “For sale” counts exclude listings with unspecified year and separate variants (RG retractable, Hawk XP), so they may not sum to the total above.
Cessna 206 — 0 generations
| Generation | Years | Engine | MTOW | Cruise | Range | For sale |
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Cessna P210 — 4 generations
| Generation | Years | Engine | MTOW | Cruise | Range | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 IO-470 (260hp) | 1960–1963 | Continental IO-470-E | 2900 | 160 | 700 | 24 |
| 210 IO-520 (NA) | 1964–1986 | Continental IO-520-A/L | 3800 | 171 | 900 | 43 |
| T210 Turbo | 1966–1986 | Continental TSIO-520-R | 3800 | 193 | 950 | 57 |
| P210 Pressurized | 1978–1986 | Continental TSIO-520-P | 4000 | 200 | 1000 | 53 |
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna 206 | Cessna P210 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 292 | 257 |
| Serious | 23 | 39 |
| Fatal | 55 | 73 |
| Fatalities | 147 | 152 |
| % Fatal | 19% | 28% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 206 | Cessna P210 |
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| Price Range | $171,175 – $898,750 | $207,750 – $956,175 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Horsepower | 300 HP | 260–325 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 142 kts (263 km/h) | 160–200 kts (370 km/h) |
| Range | 840 nm (1,556 km) | 700–1,000 nm (1,852 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 15,700 ft (4,785 m) | 23,000 ft (7,010 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) | 2900–4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,400 lbs (635 kg) | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 92.0 gal (348 L) | 90.0 gal (341 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 14.5 GPH (55 L/h) | 16.0 GPH (61 L/h) |
| TBO | 2,000 hrs | 1,800 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | $22,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $175 | $190 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston (Turbocharged) |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna 206
Cessna P210
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 206 or Cessna P210?
Bottom line: Choose the P210 for pressurisation and the highest-cruise piston six-seat Cessna ever built — the cross-country flagship. Choose the unpressurised 210 for materially lower acquisition cost; choose the 206 for the lowest-cost six-seat Cessna ownership with utility capability. ================================================================ # CESSNA TWINS — INTRA (6) ================================================================
Pick the 206 if…
- Budget matters — from $171,175 vs $207,750, you save ~$36,575.
- Lower operating cost — ~$175/hr vs $190/hr.
- More inventory — 160 listings vs 25.
Pick the P210 if…
- Faster cruise — 180 kts vs 142 kts.
- Longer range — 850 nm vs 840 nm.
- Newer design — production from 1978 vs 1964.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.