Compare Cessna Skylane vs Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Piper M500 vs Piper Seneca
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | 182 Skylane | 206 Turbo Stationair | Caravan | M500 | Seneca |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $530,000 | $745,000 | $2,355,000 | $2,122,600 | $1,095,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 146 | $ 174 | $ 571 | $ 579 | $ 337 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.01 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.11 | $ 1.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 161 | 186 | 260 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 703 | 1070 | 1000 | 828 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | - | 3305 | 2300 | 1331 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 9 | - | - |
| Min Crew | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 8035 | 5134 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 3100 | 3789 | 8000 | 5092 | 4750 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2950 | 3600 | 7800 | 4850 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | - | 4850 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 4930 | 3436 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | - | - | 4730 | 2792 | 3442 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | - | 3305 | 2300 | 1331 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | 3070 | 1707 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 522 | 522 | 2224 | 1020 | 732 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 1081 | - | 599 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 1081 | 559 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 200 | 180 | 325 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 36 | 52.1 | 43.2 | 39 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 9.4 | 15 | 11.3 | 10 |
| Length (ft) | 29 | 28.3 | 37.6 | 29.6 | 28.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.2 | 12.1 | 12.8 | 12.3 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 165 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 11 | 32 | 20 | - |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Model | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-114A | PT6A-42A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Horsepower | 245 | 350 | 675 | 500 | 220 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | ISA + 31 | ISA + 55 | - |
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | - | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | - | - | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | - | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 87 | - | 170 | 122 |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| EFIS | - | - | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | - | - |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | - | 1 x Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | - | 1 | 2 x Garmin GIA64W | 1 |
| AHRS | - | - | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| DME | - | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 9 | - | - |
| Min Crew | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Lavatory | - | - | No | No | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | No | Refreshment Centre | - |
| Galley Location | - | - | - | MID | - |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 8244 | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 12600 | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | Un-Pressurized | 5.5 | - |
| Other | |||||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley | Hartzell | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse | 3-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | - | 82.5 | - |
| Gear Type | Float | Float | Fixed Wheels | Retractable | Retractable |
| Float Type | Amphib | Amphib | - | - | - |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 3 | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | - | 7 | 3 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | 2500 | - |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | - | 5 | 3 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1500 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | 3 | 2 |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 161 | 186 | 260 | 200 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | - | 157 | 157 | 200 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 49 | 57 | 61 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 703 | 1070 | 1000 | 828 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | 909 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | 663 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | 417 | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1514 | 1970 | 1160 | 1650 | 1143 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2055 | 2438 | 1707 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | 2973 | 2973 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1350 | 1395 | 715 | 1020 | 1400 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 1625 | 2110 | 2180 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 924 | 960 | 1234 | 1600 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18100 | 26000 | 25000 | 28000 | 25000 |