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Skyhawk4754

Skyhawk4754

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Does anyone know of a site where one can learn more about the Cessna 206? Lots of different clubs out there but haven't seen one with much 206 data.

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Good Morning Dan

We sold our 172 last month and we are real close to buying a 1964 U206 that is in annual as we speak, so if all goes well, I will complete the deal after my final inspection.
I have not been around a 206 much and just looking for a place I could read up on all the little stuff that only comes with time in owning one. Different tips on landings and take off etc etc and maybe a good mentor that I could e-mail my soon to be "dumb" questions:blush:
 
Skyhawk4754 said:
Good Morning Dan

We sold our 172 last month and we are real close to buying a 1964 U206 that is in annual as we speak, so if all goes well, I will complete the deal after my final inspection.
I have not been around a 206 much and just looking for a place I could read up on all the little stuff that only comes with time in owning one. Different tips on landings and take off etc etc and maybe a good mentor that I could e-mail my soon to be "dumb" questions:blush:
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I know there a couple of lotta hour 206 pilots on the board -- I'll let them answer your 206 questions.

With the 205 (fixed gear 210), it's important to get experience flying with different loads since the arm is so long and the airplane can carry so much. Flying solo or two up front will require full up trim on landing -- not so much with 4 + luggage.

The strut Cessnas are tanks -- not the slipperiest airplanes, but if you're not in a huge hurry you should be able to keep fuel burn right around 10 gph.
 
i have a little time in a '68 u206. very stiff in pitch and yaw is the phrase that comes to mind

one bush pilot axiom - load it til the tail strikes then unload the last item stowed

obvious caveat- watch for flap position when unloading/loading thru the cargo door. someone will invariably try to whack the flap with the forward door if the flap is not fully retracted at shutdown

a broken alternator belt in flight can take out the tachometer flex shaft

fwiw, an unofficial 206 AD list

2008-26-10 01/05/2009 Alternate static air source selector valve
2008-10-02 05/12/2008 Part number identification placard
2004-19-01 11/01/2004 Upper shoulder harness adjusters
97-01-130 2/03/1997 Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses
87-20-03 R2 09/24/1990 Seat Tracks
86-24-07 01/07/1987 Engine Controls Installation
86-19-11 10/04/1986 Contaminated Fuel
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85-10-02 06/20/1985 Engine Induction Airbox
85-03-01 03/15/1985 Throttle and Mixture Controls
85-02-07 03/06/1985 Fuel Selector
84-10-01 R1 07/05/1988 Bladder Fuel Cells
79-15-01 07/26/1979 Fuel Flow Distribution
79-10-14 R1 05/30/1988 Fuel Tank Venting
79-08-03 06/06/1979 Electrical System
77-16-05 08/11/1977 Fuel Selector Valve
77-02-09 02/03/1977 Wing Flap System
72-07-09 10/17/1974 Cracks And Loose Bolts In Fin & Rudder*
72-03-03R3 10/15/1984 Wing Flap Actuators Jack Screw
71-24-04 11/23/1971 Flexible Hoses In Engine Compartment
69-08-11 04/22/1969 Fuel Boost Pump

*attributed to extended side slips by some reports
 
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I have quite a bit of time in 206s ranging in vintage from the late 1960s to the early 1980s, however all of them were turbocharged so I don't know if I can comment too much on a normally aspirated 1964 model. I transitioned to the 206 from the smaller Cessnas and I think most of my time had been in 150s and 172s. What I remember about that transition is that the 206 had lots more power and felt big and heavy. The control forces are much stiffer, but not unreasonable, and trim is your friend. The 206 is a good workhorse airplane and it will carry a lot. I do remember a couple 100 hour ADs but we always had them done every second oil change so it was not really a problem.
 
If you're not a member of the Cessna Pilots Association, join it. The forum on the website is a wealth of information, and the folks at CPA, especially John Franks, are knowledgeable and helpful.
 
Steve said:
obvious caveat- watch for flap position when unloading/loading thru the cargo door. someone will invariably try to whack the flap with the forward door if the flap is not fully retracted at shutdown
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Canada wont allow operators of the newer 206s on floats to fill all six seats. The RH middle seat has to be out so the pax can get at the door if the thing upsets in the water. And even then the door won't let them out if the flaps are extended. I wish Cessna had redesigned that.

Dan
 
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