Where it fits well
- 170 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 900 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 603 nm with 4 occupants.
- 366 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives · Public domain · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 366 kg |
| Advertised range | 900 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 603 nm |
| Cruise speed | 170 kt |
| Runway need | ~680 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €38k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €360 |
The ownership trade-off
A compact and pleasant light twin, but the small surviving fleet makes parts and pricing less transparent.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €162k per year ( €4060 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €177k per year ( €2210 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €191k per year ( €1593 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €213k per year ( €1182 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €78k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- A compact and pleasant light twin, but the small surviving fleet makes parts and pricing less transparent.
- €38k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 680 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.