Where it fits well
- 230 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1700 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1139 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1131 kg realistic payload proxy and 10 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: SDASM · Public domainKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 10 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1131 kg |
| Advertised range | 1700 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1139 nm |
| Cruise speed | 230 kt |
| Runway need | ~850 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €90k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €850 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent volume, payload and range for a piston twin, but two large engines and commercial fatigue make maintenance expensive.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €203k per year ( €5080 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €237k per year ( €2965 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €271k per year ( €2260 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €322k per year ( €1790 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €169k 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 volume, payload and range for a piston twin, but two large engines and commercial fatigue make maintenance expensive.
- €90k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 850 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.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.