Cessna 182 Skylane vs Piper Seneca vs Vulcanair P68 Tc Observer
| Spec | Cessna Skylane | VulcanAir P68 TC Observer | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| DOC / nm | $ 1.01 | — | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | VulcanAir | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 182 Skylane | P68 TC Observer | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 1136 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.25 | — | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 146 | — | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G950 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 165 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $530,000 | — | $1,095,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 1433 | 1331 |
| Cockpit | — | — | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | 4 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | — | — | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | 4 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-360-C1A6D | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 1800 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 245 | 210 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 177 | 122 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | 173 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 29 | 30.02 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 39.37 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 3.9 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.2 | 5.84 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 11.15 | 10 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 29 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 87.51 | — |