Where it fits well
- 196 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1200 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 804 nm with 4 occupants.
- 992 kg realistic payload proxy and 10 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 10 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 992 kg |
| Advertised range | 1200 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 804 nm |
| Cruise speed | 196 kt |
| Runway need | ~750 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €78k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €720 |
The ownership trade-off
Large cabin and productive commercial utility, but cycles, corrosion and two turbocharged engines require professional oversight.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €182k per year ( €4540 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €210k per year ( €2630 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €239k per year ( €1993 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €282k per year ( €1569 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €147k 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
- Large cabin and productive commercial utility, but cycles, corrosion and two turbocharged engines require professional oversight.
- €78k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 750 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.