Conversions

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Our upgrades were developed as a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which modifies the original type certificate for which an aircraft would be manufactured. They include higher horsepower engine, propeller upgrades, and propeller-only upgrades. We offer the STC options owned by Davis Aviation and distribute other STC product lines for other aircraft.

We provide a propeller kit package for your convenience and offer other parts and accessories you may want to install with your engine upgrade. Our experts determine the proper IO-550 engine conversion specification you need and allow you to source your engine yourself. We can quote the engine for you and add it to the propeller kit package.

Davis Aviation offers worldwide distribution of the Bonaire 550 engine and propeller upgrade, propeller-only installations, and engine mount modifications.

Cessna STC Options

Cessna 185
Our STC replaces the IO-470 F or IO-520 D with a 300 HP IO-550 D engine, offering various propeller options. Early model 185s may need additional modifications not required for later models. This upgrade provides enhanced performance and flexibility for your aircraft.

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Cessna 188

Davis Aviation offers engine upgrades for Cessna 188 Ag Wagon and Ag Truck models (excluding Ag Pickup and Ag Husky), replacing the IO-520 D with a 300 HP IO-550 D engine. This upgrade includes various propeller options to suit your needs.

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Cessna 206
Davis Aviation offers engine upgrades for all Cessna 206 models from serial #0001 through U206G (excluding U206H), replacing the IO-520 A or F with a 300 HP IO-550 F engine. This upgrade includes various propeller options, with early models potentially needing additional modifications.

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Cessna T206
Engine upgrades are available for all Cessna T206 models from serial #0001 onward, including the TP206 and TU206 series through TU206G (excluding T206H). These replace the turbocharged TSIO-520 with a normally aspirated IO-550 F, maintaining the standard 206’s service ceiling while reducing maintenance costs. The upgrade includes the same STC propeller kit as the 206, with a “deturbo” package that offers two exhaust options: modify the existing exhaust or replace it with a standard one, with early models potentially requiring additional modifications.

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Cessna 207
Davis Aviation offers engine upgrades for all Cessna 207 and 207A models, replacing the IO-520 F with a 300 HP IO-550 F engine. This upgrade includes various propeller options to enhance performance.

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Cessna T207
We offer engine upgrades for all Cessna T207 models (T207 and T207A), replacing the turbocharged TSIO-520 with a normally aspirated IO-550 F engine. This upgrade maintains the standard 207’s service ceiling while reducing maintenance costs. It includes the same STC propeller kit as the 207, along with a “deturbo” package featuring induction modifications and a switch to a standard exhaust.

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Why Upgrade Your Older Cessna?

“The engine is the heart of an airplane, but the pilot is its soul.” 
–  Walter Raleigh.

Davis Aviation is focused on each customer’s needs and offers specialized service to a global clientele. We have over three decades of experience in aviation conversions and can help you with engine and propeller upgrades, other STC upgrades, parts, and more. 

Upgrading your single-engine Cessna is as easy as 1-2-3! 

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