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Where it fits well
- 235 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1487 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 996 nm with 4 occupants.
- 722 kg realistic payload proxy and 8 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 8 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 722 kg |
| Advertised range | 1487 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 996 nm |
| Cruise speed | 235 kt |
| Runway need | ~850 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €85k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €780 |
The ownership trade-off
Quiet, fast and spacious, but geared engines, pressurization and ageing systems create exceptionally high maintenance exposure.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €191k per year ( €4775 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €222k per year ( €2778 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €253k per year ( €2112 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €300k per year ( €1668 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €158k 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
- Quiet, fast and spacious, but geared engines, pressurization and ageing systems create exceptionally high maintenance exposure.
- €85k 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.