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Where it fits well
- 241 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 270 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 181 nm with 4 occupants.
- 270 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 | 270 kg |
| Advertised range | 270 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 181 nm |
| Cruise speed | 241 kt |
| Runway need | ~500 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €17k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €230 |
The ownership trade-off
The M20TN Acclaim combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 270 NM reported range and about 241 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €32k per year ( €793 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €41k per year ( €511 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €50k per year ( €418 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €64k per year ( €355 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €41k 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
- The M20TN Acclaim combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 270 NM reported range and about 241 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €17k 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.
- Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.