Where it fits well
- 200 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1480 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 992 nm with 4 occupants.
- 489 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives · Public domainKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 489 kg |
| Advertised range | 1480 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 992 nm |
| Cruise speed | 200 kt |
| Runway need | ~700 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €60k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €550 |
The ownership trade-off
A fast, respected and practical piston twin, but two large engines and ageing systems create turboprop-like maintenance exposure.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €122k per year ( €3040 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €144k per year ( €1795 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €166k per year ( €1380 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €199k per year ( €1103 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €115k 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 fast, respected and practical piston twin, but two large engines and ageing systems create turboprop-like maintenance exposure.
- €60k 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.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.