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Cessna 406 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$1 200 – $1 700
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Cessna 406
Family:
Cessna 4xx
Manufacturer:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Aircraft Class:
Turboprop
ICAO/IATA Codes:
F406
Number Built:
85
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity30
  • Reliability55
  • Comfort25

Performance

Service Ceiling:
30 000 ft 9 144 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
9 361 lbs 4 246 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turboprop
Typical Engine:
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112
Typical Avionics:
Conventional flight instruments with Garmin GNS/GTN navigation retrofit
Long Range Cruise Speed:
211 kts 390 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
265 kts 490 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
6.4 h
Max Range:
1 290 nmi 2 389 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
595 lb/h 270 kg/h
Max Payload:
3 307 lbs 1 500 kg

Cessna 406 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
11
Cabin Height:
4.33 ft 1.32 m
Cabin Width:
4.66 ft 1.42 m
Cabin Length:
18.73 ft 5.71 m
Sleeping Places:
0
Estimated Cabin Volume:
296.85 ft³ 8.41 m³
  • Lavatory

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
13.16 ft 4.01 m
Aircraft Length:
39.01 ft 11.89 m
Wingspan:
49.51 ft 15.09 m
Cabin Zones:
1 unpressurized commuter cabin aft of cockpit; passenger rows or utility fit, with forward and aft stowage
Doors:
1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:
Nose and/or aft baggage compartment; reference volume 1,8 m3
Airstairs:
y

Charter Costs for the Cessna 406

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$1 200 – $1 700

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
$3.15M – $3.85M
Pre-owned Price Range
$700 000 – $1.8M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$5.89
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$540 – $840
Annual Cost of Ownership
$339 000 – $518 000
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.39 – $0.55

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$138 000
At 350 hours
$241 500

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$187 000
At 350 hours
$187 000

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Cessna 406 Description

Meet the Cessna 406 – a tough twin-engine plane that pilots trust completely. This isn’t your fancy show-off aircraft; it’s like the Swiss Army knife of turboprops, ready to take on challenges where others might shy away. Imagine flying at 456 km/h with nearly 2,400 km between fuel stops; it’s like being able to fly straight from Paris to Warsaw without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re shuttling executives or navigating tough terrain for medical emergencies, this plane gets the job done without fuss. Step inside, and you’ll see why so many love it. With space for 11 passengers in a cabin that’s bigger than it sounds at 5.71 meters, the layout feels roomy. Smart design gives you 1.42 meters of shoulder space, so colleagues can look over plans without getting in each other’s way. Standing at 1.32 meters tall, even taller folks can move around without a problem. These dimensions make a difference in real life: picture VIP shuttles with comfy seating up front and storage in the back, or a medevac setup with three litters plus medical staff. What really makes the F406 stand out is how it handles rough terrain. Those high wings and tough landing gear make easy work of gravel paths and grass runways that might stop more delicate planes. Remember that mining executive who flew one into the Andes last winter? He landed on a 900-meter high strip with geological samples and seven engineers, then took off loaded down in 25-knot crosswinds. That’s the kind of real-world strength that seems effortless until you try it in another plane. Avionics fans love the simple systems – no need for a tech degree to fix anything. The twin turbines give you extra reliability whether you’re hopping between islands in rough weather or racing against the sunset over mountains. Plus, maintenance costs are friendly to your budget, making CFOs breathe easy. These planes often log over 30,000 hours because they’re built to last. Skip the flashy ads that promise everything. The 406 offers real performance where it matters – reliable operation, smart economic running, and the versatility to take on multiple roles in your fleet. When you need capability over glitz, smart operators go for this tried-and-true aircraft. It’s not just a way to get from point A to point B; it’s your edge in the sky.

Strengths

  • Transport suited to the selected aircraft category
  • Operator-specific seating or mission configurations

Weaknesses

  • Equipment and interior depend on the individual aircraft
  • Published limits require configuration and loading checks

Best use cases

  • Regional charter
  • Private or business transport

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