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Where it fits well
- 202 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1480 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 992 nm with 4 occupants.
- 701 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 701 kg |
| Advertised range | 1480 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 992 nm |
| Cruise speed | 202 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 proven, capable piston twin, but two large engines create operating costs close to some older turboprops.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €82k per year ( €2050 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €104k per year ( €1300 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €126k per year ( €1050 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €159k per year ( €883 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 proven, capable piston twin, but two large engines create operating costs close to some older turboprops.
- €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.