1965 Cessna 206 StationairSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1965 Cessna 206 Stationair (N2617X) presents a versatile utility platform with 8,997 total hours on the airframe and a freshly overhauled Continental IO-550F-43B engine showing just 25 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft features a 300HP engine upgrade paired with an 859-hour prop, offering robust performance for its current skydiving configuration while retaining all original seats for easy conversion back to standard passenger operations. Notable features include a STOL kit for enhanced short-field capability, a jump step modification, and a well-maintained interior with floor panels, cabin walls, and headliner replaced in 2009.

The panel is equipped with a Garmin SL30 comm radio, GTX 335G ADS-B transponder with WAAS GPS antenna, and Electronic International engine monitoring systems for oil pressure, temperature, and automated engine analysis. With a useful load of 1,652 lbs and VFR instrumentation, this P206 variant maintains its annual inspection validity through November 2024. The exterior received fresh paint in 2019, complementing its jump-ready configuration that demonstrates this aircraft's adaptability between specialized skydiving operations and traditional utility missions.