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Where it fits well
- 213 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1046 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 701 nm with 4 occupants.
- 404 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 | 404 kg |
| Advertised range | 1046 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 701 nm |
| Cruise speed | 213 kt |
| Runway need | ~634 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €44k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €200 |
The ownership trade-off
The SR22T G7 combines 5-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 1,046 NM reported range and about 183 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €52k per year ( €1300 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €60k per year ( €750 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €68k per year ( €567 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €80k per year ( €444 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
- The SR22T G7 combines 5-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 1,046 NM reported range and about 183 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €44k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 634 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.