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Where it fits well
- 115 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 374 nm published range creates a practical planning radius of about 251 nm with 4 occupants.
- 475 kg realistic payload proxy and 5 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 5 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 475 kg |
| Published planning range | 374 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 251 nm |
| Cruise speed | 115 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €75k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €700 |
The ownership trade-off
A global utility standard with excellent support, but payload, component lives and older-aircraft condition require discipline.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €123k per year ( €3075 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €151k per year ( €1888 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €179k per year ( €1492 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €221k per year ( €1228 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €144k 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 global utility standard with excellent support, but payload, component lives and older-aircraft condition require discipline.
- €75k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.
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.