Where it fits well
- 260 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1300 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 871 nm with 4 occupants.
- 662 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 | 662 kg |
| Advertised range | 1300 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 871 nm |
| Cruise speed | 260 kt |
| Runway need | ~800 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €140k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1200 |
The ownership trade-off
Strong value and practical performance, but ageing pressurization, systems and PT6 status require specialist diligence.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €403k per year ( €10063 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €451k per year ( €5631 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €499k per year ( €4154 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €571k per year ( €3169 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €269k 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
- Strong value and practical performance, but ageing pressurization, systems and PT6 status require specialist diligence.
- €140k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 800 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.