The 190/195 fuselages were large in comparison to other Cessna models because the 42" diameter radial engine had to be accommodated upfront.
Bennett had flown Cessna observation planes while still on active duty, so the Cessna 206 model he was flying now was old hat.
Improved Cessna model announced in March 2011, with upgraded avionics and interior.
Typical of Cessna model naming conventions, a letter was added after the model number to identify changes to the original design over the years.
In later years some Cessna models had their steel sprung landing gear replaced with steel tube gear legs.
R/STOL kits are available for various Cessna models.
It was an off-the-shelf buy by the Air Force of the civilian Cessna 337 model, favored by many doctors and accountants.
The model designation nomenclature differs from some other Cessna models with optional retractable gear.
The aircraft was designed to fill a market niche perceived by the manufacturer between the Cessna 206 and Cessna 208 models.
The doors are different from previous two-seat Cessna models in that they open by swinging upward.