Where it fits well
- 242 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1275 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 854 nm with 4 occupants.
- 271 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: ZLEA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 271 kg |
| Advertised range | 1275 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 854 nm |
| Cruise speed | 242 kt |
| Runway need | ~640 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €35k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €320 |
The ownership trade-off
Extraordinary piston-single speed, but heat management, turbo maintenance, useful load and oxygen dependence are significant compromises.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €48k per year ( €1195 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €61k per year ( €758 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €73k per year ( €612 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €93k per year ( €514 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €66k 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
- Extraordinary piston-single speed, but heat management, turbo maintenance, useful load and oxygen dependence are significant compromises.
- €35k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 640 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.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.