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Where it fits well
- 213 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1343 nm published range creates a practical planning radius of about 900 nm with 4 occupants.
- 403 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 403 kg |
| Published planning range | 1343 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 900 nm |
| Cruise speed | 213 kt |
| Runway need | ~637 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €48k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €370 |
The ownership trade-off
Pressurization and excellent speed make it uniquely capable, but turbocharged piston complexity and modest cabin payload raise ownership risk.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €63k per year ( €1570 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €78k per year ( €970 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €92k per year ( €770 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €115k per year ( €637 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €83k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- Pressurization and excellent speed make it uniquely capable, but turbocharged piston complexity and modest cabin payload raise ownership risk.
- €48k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 637 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.