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Where it fits well
- 155 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 780 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 523 nm with 4 occupants.
- 376 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 376 kg |
| Advertised range | 780 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 523 nm |
| Cruise speed | 155 kt |
| Runway need | ~700 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €34k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €320 |
The ownership trade-off
A pleasant and capable multi-engine trainer, but the small fleet and ageing airframes can make support expensive.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €126k per year ( €3150 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €139k per year ( €1735 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €152k per year ( €1263 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €171k per year ( €949 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €71k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- A pleasant and capable multi-engine trainer, but the small fleet and ageing airframes can make support expensive.
- €34k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 700 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.