This 2006 Cirrus SR22 G2 Is an STC-Upgraded ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Factory turbocharged engine upgrade, Avidyne avionics, and Signature Edition styling highlight this capable cross-country cruiser.

FLYING Staff

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

2006 Cirrus SR22 G2 [Credit: Lone Mountain Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

The article highlights a 2006 Cirrus SR22 G2 as "Today's Top Pick" for its unique qualities and value.
This specific aircraft features an upgraded Continental TSIO-550-N1B factory turbocharged engine, delivering 315 hp and performance comparable to later SR22T models.
It comes well-equipped with an Avidyne Entegra flight deck, dual Garmin GNS-430 WAAS, S-Tec 55x autopilot, TKS deicing, built-in oxygen, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).
Listed at $325,000, it offers superb value with advanced safety features and up-to-date maintenance, including a recent annual inspection and CAPS repack.

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Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 2006 Cirrus SR22 G2.

Renowned for its sports-sedan comfort and impressive cross-country speeds, the Cirrus SR22 series completely upended the modern single-engine-piston market by combining composite construction, fixed landing gear, and the groundbreaking Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).

Based in Mesa, Arizona, this 2006 Signature Edition SR22 G2 boasts just 2,050 total hours on the airframe since new and no known damage history. The exterior turns heads with a sterling-silver finish enhanced by the Signature Edition stripe package. Inside, the cabin features premium Signature Edition black leather seats and AmSafe airbag seat belts, while a TKS deicing system and built-in oxygen add immense utility for longer missions.

Thrust is provided by an upgraded Continental TSIO-550-N1B factory turbocharged engine, delivering 315 horsepower at 2,500 rpm. This STC upgrade—distinct from a turbonormalized setup—provides the impressive performance characteristics of later SR22T models. Installed as a factory-rebuilt engine in October 2016, it has logged 635 hours since new. It is paired with a Hartzell three-blade composite propeller that also shows 635 hours since major overhaul.

The flight deck is built around the Avidyne Entegra Primary Flight Display (PFD) and EX 5000 Multifunction Display (MFD). Navigation and communication are handled by dual Garmin GNS-430 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM units, fully integrated with an S-Tec 55x autopilot featuring altitude preselect.

2006 Cirrus SR22 G2 [Credit: Lone Mountain Aircraft]

The highly capable suite also includes a Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B Out transponder, E-TAWS enhanced terrain warning, L3 SkyWatch traffic, L3 Stormscope lightning detection, and XM Datalink weather. Maintenance is highly up to date, with a recent annual inspection completed in July 2026 and a CAPS repack finished in June 2026.

Listed at $325,000, this 2006 Cirrus SR22 G2 represents a superb value, offering the turbocharged performance and advanced safety features of later models at a highly attractive price point.

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