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Where it fits well
- 190 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1000 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 670 nm with 4 occupants.
- 332 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 | 332 kg |
| Advertised range | 1000 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 670 nm |
| Cruise speed | 190 kt |
| Runway need | ~600 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €23k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €205 |
The ownership trade-off
Exceptional speed per litre with improved cooling over the 231, but turbo, tanks, gear and a sparse market complicate ownership.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €62k per year ( €1550 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €70k per year ( €878 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €78k per year ( €653 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €91k per year ( €504 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
- Exceptional speed per litre with improved cooling over the 231, but turbo, tanks, gear and a sparse market complicate ownership.
- €23k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 600 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.