Where it fits well
- 143 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 869 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 582 nm with 4 occupants.
- 310 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 | 310 kg |
| Advertised range | 869 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 582 nm |
| Cruise speed | 143 kt |
| Runway need | ~220 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €22k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €220 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent payload and rough-strip utility, but cabin refinement, fuel burn and resale depth trail mainstream tourers.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €31k per year ( €770 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €40k per year ( €495 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €48k per year ( €403 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €62k per year ( €342 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €45k 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 payload and rough-strip utility, but cabin refinement, fuel burn and resale depth trail mainstream tourers.
- €22k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 220 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.