Where it fits well
- 159 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 875 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 586 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1008 kg realistic payload proxy and 14 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 14 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1008 kg |
| Advertised range | 875 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 586 nm |
| Cruise speed | 159 kt |
| Runway need | ~1116 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €130k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1050 |
The ownership trade-off
Rugged, flexible and globally supported, but unpressurized cruise and commercial-scale operating requirements limit private appeal.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €172k per year ( €4300 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €214k per year ( €2675 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €256k per year ( €2133 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €319k per year ( €1772 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €237k 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
- Rugged, flexible and globally supported, but unpressurized cruise and commercial-scale operating requirements limit private appeal.
- €130k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1116 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.