Where it fits well
- 145 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 488 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 327 nm with 4 occupants.
- 630 kg realistic payload proxy and 8 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: JDrewes · CC BY-SA 3.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 8 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 630 kg |
| Advertised range | 488 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 327 nm |
| Cruise speed | 145 kt |
| Runway need | ~700 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €79k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €830 |
The ownership trade-off
The PC-6 Dash 27 conversion combines 8-seat turboprop capability with about 488 NM reported range and about 145 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 €112k per year ( €2805 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €145k per year ( €1818 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €179k per year ( €1488 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €228k per year ( €1269 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €168k 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 PC-6 Dash 27 conversion combines 8-seat turboprop capability with about 488 NM reported range and about 145 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €79k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 700 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.