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Where it fits well
- 172 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 820 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 549 nm with 4 occupants.
- 432 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 | 432 kg |
| Advertised range | 820 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 549 nm |
| Cruise speed | 172 kt |
| Runway need | ~734 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €38k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €220 |
The ownership trade-off
Spacious, efficient and modern, but expensive for a non-pressurized single and not especially fast for its acquisition cost.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €47k per year ( €1170 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €56k per year ( €695 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €64k per year ( €537 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €78k per year ( €431 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €61k 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
- Spacious, efficient and modern, but expensive for a non-pressurized single and not especially fast for its acquisition cost.
- €38k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 734 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.
- Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.