Where it fits well
- 174 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 920 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 616 nm with 4 occupants.
- 398 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 | 398 kg |
| Advertised range | 920 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 616 nm |
| Cruise speed | 174 kt |
| Runway need | ~590 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €26k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €235 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent speed and handling in a compact cabin, but engine, gear, corrosion and restoration quality dominate value.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €64k per year ( €1600 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €73k per year ( €918 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €83k per year ( €690 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €97k per year ( €538 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €50k 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
- Excellent speed and handling in a compact cabin, but engine, gear, corrosion and restoration quality dominate value.
- €26k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 590 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.