Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Piper Seneca
| Spec | Cessna Skylane | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Cessna Caravan | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| DOC / nm | $ 1.01 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 182 Skylane | 206 Turbo Stationair | Caravan | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 703 | 1070 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 146 | $ 174 | $ 571 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 161 | 186 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $530,000 | $745,000 | $2,355,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 3305 | 1331 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | Un-Pressurized | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-114A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 3600 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 245 | 350 | 675 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 87 | — | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 31 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 29 | 28.3 | 37.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 36 | 52.1 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.6 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.2 | 12.1 | 12.8 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 9.4 | 15 | 10 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 11 | 32 | — |