Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper Seneca
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | 206 Turbo Stationair | M350 | Seneca |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $745,000 | $1,195,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 174 | $ 285 | $ 337 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 | $ 1.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 161 | 213 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 703 | 1343 | 828 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | - | 1308 | 1331 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 4358 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 3789 | 4340 | 4750 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | 3600 | 4123 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 4123 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | - | - | 3050 | 3442 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | - | 1308 | 1331 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | 522 | 720 | 732 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 588 | 599 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | 180 | - | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 36 | 43 | 39 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 9.4 | 11.4 | 10 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 28.3 | 29 | 28.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.2 | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 165 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 11 | 20 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | 13 | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | TIO-540-AJ1A | TIO-540-AE2A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Horsepower | 200 | 350 | 350 | 220 |
| FADEC | No | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 87 | 120 | 122 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | - | 2 x Garmin GIA-64 WAAS | 1 |
| AHRS | - | - | 2 | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| ADC | - | - | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX335R (ADS-B OUT) | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | 5.6 | - |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | Hartzell | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Composite Constant | 3-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | 80 | - |
| Gear Type | Float | Float | Retractable | Retractable |
| Float Type | Amphib | Amphib | - | - |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | 3 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 5 | 3 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | 1500 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 161 | 213 | 200 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | - | 213 | 200 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | 57 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 703 | 1343 | 828 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | 1970 | 1087 | 1143 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2090 | 1707 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | 1395 | 1020 | 1400 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 1968 | 2180 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | 960 | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 26000 | 25000 | 25000 |