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Where it fits well
- 148 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 720 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 482 nm with 4 occupants.
- 353 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 | 353 kg |
| Advertised range | 720 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 482 nm |
| Cruise speed | 148 kt |
| Runway need | ~540 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €18k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €175 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent visibility and useful cruise speed, but the hydraulic gear and small fleet increase maintenance diligence.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €70k per year ( €1753 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €77k per year ( €964 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €84k per year ( €701 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €95k per year ( €526 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €38k 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 visibility and useful cruise speed, but the hydraulic gear and small fleet increase maintenance diligence.
- €18k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 540 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.