Cessna 182 Skylane vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Piper Seminole

The Cessna Skylane (typically the 182) and the Piper Arrow are both single‑engine piston aircraft suited to personal travel and training, while the Daher TBM 910 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop built for fast, longer‑range business and executive missions. In range, the TBM 910 is in a different class, commonly capable of roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, enabling true cross‑country and regional trips at airline‑like speeds. The Skylane generally offers solid midrange capability, often around 800–1,000 nautical miles, making it practical for longer day trips with fewer stops. The Piper Arrow, a retractable‑gear piston single, is typically shorter‑legged than the Skylane, commonly around 600–900 nautical miles, though exact numbers vary by model and power setting. For passenger capacity, the Skylane and Arrow are usually four‑seat airplanes (often flown with two to three passengers plus baggage for comfort and performance), whereas the TBM 910 is typically arranged for a pilot plus five passengers (six seats total), with more useful speed and altitude flexibility for carrying that load.