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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Piper Seminole

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper Arrow sit in the high-performance piston single category, with the Bonanza generally offering more cabin comfort and useful load, while the Arrow is typically a four-seat retractable geared toward training and personal travel. In range, both are suited to regional trips, with the Bonanza commonly stretching farther than an Arrow in real-world cruise planning. Passenger capacity is usually up to six in the G36 depending on seating and loading, versus typically four in the Arrow. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a turbocharged piston utility single, emphasizing short/rough-field capability and hauling. It commonly seats up to six and, while its range is solid for cross-country, it is more about payload and flexibility than speed. The Daher TBM 910 is a pressurized single-engine turboprop, a step up in category and capability, optimized for fast, high-altitude travel. It typically carries four to six passengers depending on configuration, and offers the longest practical range of this group, suited to longer nonstop missions.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Turbo StationairDaher TBM 910Piper Arrow
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.08$ 2.25$ 1.36
Total Seats6666
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36206 Turbo StationairTBM 910Arrow
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9207031730700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.18$ 0.56$ 0.23
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)105029081191
Standard Cabin Seats4444
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 174$ 744$ 221
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176161330162
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $745,000 $4,250,000 $765,000
Min Crew1
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6666
Standard Cabin Seats4444
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECNoNoYesNo
ModelIO-550-BTIO-540-AJ1APT6A-66DO-360-AIH6
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700200035002000
TBO (yrs)121212
Horsepower300350850180
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedCarbureted
No. of Engines1112
Fuel Capacity (gal)7487291108
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.528.335.327.6
Wingspan (ft)33.53642.138.6
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.64
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.113.4
Overall Height (ft)8.69.414.38.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)101130