On 2007-06-26 13:13:41 -0700, "Caki" said:

What is operational cost for cessna 206? Is it much more expensive then
c172? And how much fuel does it burns?
Tried to find those information but I can't.
So I would be very grateful if someone could provide me with these
information.

Thanks!

Fuel cost is the biggest difference. I plan on burning 14 gph with a
normal 206; 15-17 gph with a turbo. A 172 burns 8 or 9 gph. The 206 is
faster, but not quite fast enough to make up for the difference.

An annual for a 206 is likely to cost somewhat more than a 172, but not
enough to make a huge difference in operational cost. It depends on how
well you take care of it.

The other big difference is engine overhaul. A 206 overhaul costs about
1.5 times what a 172 overhaul costs. The prop costs a lot more to
maintain and overhaul in a 206 than does a 172 and it is more prone to
problems simply because of its complexity.

The 206 tends to have more expensive avionics, with a greater cost in upkeep.

Hull insurance for a 206 will be higher simply because it is a more
expensive airplane.

I think the 206 is actually a little easier to fly than the 172, but
that is a personal opinion.
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