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the 1964 has the IO-520. They increased the rated horsepower in '66 IO-520 from 285hp to 300hp by increasing the allowed RPM for a 5 min period on take off. It would surprise me if this really gave it the increased increased gross weight load by 300lbs though.

Hi all! Long time follower first time poster. I am about to purchase a 1964 Cessna 206. Does anyone know why the Max Gross Weight is 300 lower in the '64 and 65' models compared with the 1966 and newer? Is the true useful load capability the same in the '64 and '65 as in the later models or is...