Where it fits well
- 142 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 730 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 489 nm with 4 occupants.
- 457 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: ZLEA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 457 kg |
| Advertised range | 730 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 489 nm |
| Cruise speed | 142 kt |
| Runway need | ~570 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €26k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €225 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent doors, cabin and payload, but fuel burn and high acquisition prices reduce private-use economics.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €44k per year ( €1095 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €53k per year ( €660 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €62k per year ( €515 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €75k per year ( €418 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 doors, cabin and payload, but fuel burn and high acquisition prices reduce private-use economics.
- €26k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 570 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.