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Where it fits well
- 183 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1100 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 737 nm with 4 occupants.
- 347 kg realistic payload proxy and 5 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 5 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 347 kg |
| Advertised range | 1100 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 737 nm |
| Cruise speed | 183 kt |
| Runway need | ~560 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €36k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €310 |
The ownership trade-off
Fast, capable and highly marketable, but CAPS, engine and avionics status create wide price dispersion.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €55k per year ( €1375 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €67k per year ( €843 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €80k per year ( €665 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €98k per year ( €547 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €66k 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
- Fast, capable and highly marketable, but CAPS, engine and avionics status create wide price dispersion.
- €36k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 560 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.