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.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | 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 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | 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 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 915 | 703 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 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 | 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 | $ 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 G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 145 | 161 | 213 | 260 | 274 | 162 | 200 |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 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 |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | 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 |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — | — | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 245 | 350 | 350 | 500 | 600 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 87 | 87 | 120 | 170 | 260 | 108 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 29 | 28.3 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 11.2 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 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 | 32 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — |