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Where it fits well
- 155 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1000 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 670 nm with 4 occupants.
- 338 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 338 kg |
| Advertised range | 1000 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 670 nm |
| Cruise speed | 155 kt |
| Runway need | ~500 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €18k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €160 |
The ownership trade-off
Outstanding efficiency and speed, but cabin access, useful load and ageing gear or fuel-tank issues need attention.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €59k per year ( €1463 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €65k per year ( €811 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €71k per year ( €594 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €81k per year ( €449 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €36k 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
- Outstanding efficiency and speed, but cabin access, useful load and ageing gear or fuel-tank issues need attention.
- €18k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 500 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.