Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca
| Spec | Cessna Skyhawk | Daher TBM 910 | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 2.25 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 | $ 1.16 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Daher TBM | Piper | Piper | Beechcraft |
| Aircraft Name | 172 Skyhawk | TBM 910 | Arrow | Seneca | Bonanza G36 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1730 | 700 | 828 | 920 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 | $ 0.19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 744 | $ 221 | $ 337 | $ 204 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 330 | 162 | 200 | 176 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $4,250,000 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 | $925,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 | 1191 | 1331 | 1050 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | No | — | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | MID | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Centre | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | PT6A-66D | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB | IO-550-B |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 3500 | 2000 | 1800 | 1700 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | 12 | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | 200 | 850 | 180 | 220 | 300 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 291 | 108 | 122 | 74 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 37 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 35.3 | 27.6 | 28.6 | 27.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 42.1 | 38.6 | 39 | 33.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 4 | — | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 13.4 | — | — | 12.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 14.3 | 8.5 | 10 | 8.6 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 30 | — | — | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — | — | 100 |