Compare Cessna Skylane vs Piper Arrow
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | 182 Skylane | Arrow |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $530,000 | $765,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 146 | $ 221 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.01 | $ 1.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.25 | $ 0.23 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 162 |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 700 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1191 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3100 | 3800 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2950 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 2625 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1191 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 522 | 648 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 543 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 200 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 38.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| Length (ft) | 29 | 27.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.2 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | - |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper |
| Model | IO-540-AB1A5 | O-360-AIH6 |
| Horsepower | 245 | 180 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Carbureted |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 108 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 2 |
| Flight Director | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 2-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | Float | Retractable |
| Float Type | Amphib | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 3 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | 3 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 162 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 162 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 49 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 700 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1514 | 1100 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2200 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1350 | 770 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1490 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 924 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18100 | 15000 |