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Where it fits well
- 330 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1730 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1159 nm with 4 occupants.
- 272 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 272 kg |
| Advertised range | 1730 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1159 nm |
| Cruise speed | 330 kt |
| Runway need | ~726 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €120k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €930 |
The ownership trade-off
One of the fastest owner-flown turboprops with simple power management, but it is costly and was superseded quickly by the TBM 980.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €157k per year ( €3930 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €194k per year ( €2430 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €232k per year ( €1930 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €287k per year ( €1597 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €217k 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
- One of the fastest owner-flown turboprops with simple power management, but it is costly and was superseded quickly by the TBM 980.
- €120k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 726 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.