Where it fits well
- 190 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1000 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 670 nm with 4 occupants.
- 414 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Cessna Aircraft Company · Public domain · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 414 kg |
| Advertised range | 1000 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 670 nm |
| Cruise speed | 190 kt |
| Runway need | ~700 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €43k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €420 |
The ownership trade-off
Good speed and range for a classic twin, but tip tanks, turbo engines, gear and age make maintenance demanding.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €168k per year ( €4190 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €184k per year ( €2305 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €201k per year ( €1677 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €226k per year ( €1258 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €88k 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
- Good speed and range for a classic twin, but tip tanks, turbo engines, gear and age make maintenance demanding.
- €43k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 700 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.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.