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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 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 Bonanza G36 and Cessna Skylane are high-performance single‑engine pistons; both typically seat 4–6, with the G36 usually offering somewhat longer range and higher cruise speed than the Skylane, while the Skylane is often favored for utility and simplicity. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is also a single‑engine piston but more “truck-like,” commonly configured for up to 6 and oriented toward carrying people and cargo with moderate-to-strong range depending on load. The Piper Arrow is a complex, retractable-gear single‑engine piston, usually 2–4 seats, generally shorter range than the big-six singles and aimed at training/travel. The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are twin‑engine pistons; both commonly carry 4–6 and provide multi‑engine redundancy with solid cross-country range, with typical mission profiles favoring faster travel than most singles. The Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston, typically 5–6 seats, built for comfortable longer-range travel at higher altitudes. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops; both usually seat about 5–6 and deliver the longest ranges in this group with higher cruise speeds, with the M600 SLS generally the most capable.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna SkylaneCessna Turbo StationairPiper M350Piper M500Piper M600 SLSPiper ArrowPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit22—222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 1.01$ 1.08$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 2.19$ 1.36$ 1.69
Total Seats664666666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaCessnaPiperPiperPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36182 Skylane206 Turbo StationairM350M500M600ArrowSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480920915703134310001406700828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.25$ 0.18$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.55$ 0.23$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)14501050——13081698220011911331
Standard Cabin Seats44—444444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 146$ 174$ 285$ 579$ 603$ 221$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176145161213260274162200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $530,000 $745,000 $1,195,000$2,122,600$3,081,400 $765,000 $1,095,000
Min Crew—————11——
Cabin
Cockpit22—222222
Total Seats664665566
Standard Cabin Seats44—444444
Cabin Pressure (psi)————5.65.55.6——
Lavatory—————NoNo——
Min Crew—————11——
Galley Location—————MIDMID——
Galley / Refreshment—————Refreshment CentreRefreshment Centre——
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—————1260012600——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—————82448644——
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BIO-540-AB1A5TIO-540-AJ1ATIO-540-AE2APT6A-42APT6A-42AO-360-AIH6TSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas——AvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170017002000200020003600360020001800
TBO (yrs)1212121212——12—
Horsepower300300245350350500600180220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected——CarburetedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211111122
Fuel Capacity (gal)194748787120170260108122
Flat Rating—————ISA + 55ISA + 55——
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.52928.32929.629.727.628.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.536364343.243.238.639
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.53.53.64.14.14.1——
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.14.2444——
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.611.212.112.312.312.3——
Overall Height (ft)9.88.69.49.411.411.311.38.510
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100——165165165——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46103211202020——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)————13————