Where it fits well
- 213 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1021 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 684 nm with 4 occupants.
- 311 kg realistic payload proxy and 5 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: ZLEA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 5 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 311 kg |
| Advertised range | 1021 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 684 nm |
| Cruise speed | 213 kt |
| Runway need | ~620 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €46k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €390 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent high-altitude speed, modern avionics and strong resale, but turbo, FIKI, CAPS and engine reserves are expensive.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €62k per year ( €1540 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €77k per year ( €965 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €93k per year ( €773 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €116k per year ( €646 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €83k 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 high-altitude speed, modern avionics and strong resale, but turbo, FIKI, CAPS and engine reserves are expensive.
- €46k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 620 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.