Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the light personal/business category, typically carrying about 5–6 people with roughly 900–1,200 nm range. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance piston single, usually 4–6 people, around 700–900 nm. The Cessna Skyhawk (172) is a basic trainer/economy piston single for about 3–4 people with roughly 500–700 nm. The Cessna Skylane (182) is a higher-utility piston single, commonly 3–4 (sometimes 4–5) with about 700–900 nm. The Cessna Turbo Stationair (206) is a heavy-haul utility piston single, typically 5–6 (up to 6) with about 700–1,000 nm. The Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single, about 5–6 people, roughly 1,000–1,300 nm. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are pressurized single-engine turboprops, typically 5–6 (up to 6) with about 1,000–1,400 nm. The Piper Arrow is a complex piston single for about 3–4 people with around 600–800 nm. The Piper Seneca is a piston twin, generally 5–6 people with about 800–1,200 nm.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cessna Skyhawk | Cessna Skylane | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | 172 Skyhawk | 182 Skylane | 206 Turbo Stationair | M350 | M500 | M600 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 640 | 915 | 703 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | — | — | — | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 118 | $ 146 | $ 174 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 124 | 145 | 161 | 213 | 260 | 274 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $415,000 | $530,000 | $745,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | — | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | — | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12600 | 12600 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | IO-360-L2A | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-540-AJ1A | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — | — | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 200 | 245 | 350 | 350 | 500 | 600 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 42 | 87 | 87 | 120 | 170 | 260 | 108 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | — | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 27.2 | 29 | 28.3 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 36.1 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 9 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | — | 165 | 165 | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 30 | 32 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — |