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Where it fits well
- 180 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1288 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 863 nm with 4 occupants.
- 568 kg realistic payload proxy and 7 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 7 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 568 kg |
| Advertised range | 1288 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 863 nm |
| Cruise speed | 180 kt |
| Runway need | ~883 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €58k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €350 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent cabin utility and efficient twin-engine travel, but seven seats are rarely usable together with long-range fuel and baggage.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €72k per year ( €1800 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €86k per year ( €1075 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €100k per year ( €833 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €121k per year ( €672 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €97k 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 cabin utility and efficient twin-engine travel, but seven seats are rarely usable together with long-range fuel and baggage.
- €58k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 883 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.